STR guests in Newport News must comply with the city's noise ordinance (§28-36). Operators must inform guests about quiet hours and noise rules. Repeated violations may affect the STR permit.
Newport News' noise ordinance applies to all STR guests. Operators must provide guests with written noise rules including quiet hours. Noise plainly audible beyond the property line at any time is a violation, with stricter enforcement from 10 PM to 7 AM. Complaints at STR properties are tracked by address.
Noise violations by STR guests are attributed to the property. Multiple complaints may trigger permit review or revocation.
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