Palm Springs has one of California's strictest STR noise regimes. Ordinance 1918 requires 24-hour response to complaints via the 760-322-8383 hotline and enforces a two-strike system.
PSMC Chapter 5.25 (Vacation Rentals), implementing Ordinance 1918 (2017 and amendments), requires every permitted short-term rental to provide a local contact reachable 24/7 who must respond to complaints within 45-60 minutes and resolve issues within a short window. The city operates a dedicated Quiet Enjoyment Hotline at 760-322-8383 staffed around the clock. Outdoor amplified audio is prohibited during evening hours, and quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. A single confirmed violation of noise or nuisance rules results in a Strike; two strikes in a rolling period suspend the vacation rental permit. Fines escalate significantly for repeat violations, and guests can face trespass penalties if they ignore hotline warnings. Operators must post house rules including quiet-hour reminders prominently.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Palm Springs code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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