Plantation, FL Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Noise Monitor
- Required at every non-hosted rental
- Night Standard
- Plainly audible 50 feet, 10 p.m.-7 a.m.
- Responder
- On site within 60 minutes
- Third Violation
- Certificate suspended up to 365 days
- Fourth Violation
- Suspension up to 730 days
Summary
Every non-hosted Plantation vacation rental must carry a noise detection device, post noise notices indoors and by the pool, and keep an owner or agent reachable around the clock who can arrive within 60 minutes.
The using, operating or permitting to be played, used or operated, of any device in such manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of fifty (50) feet or more from the building or premises from which such sound is emanating, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 30 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Plantation's vacation rental article ties guest noise straight to Chapter 16. Section 14-221(a)(9) requires a noise level detection device at every non-hosted rental, capable of detecting noise audible outside the dwelling, plus a posted statement that noise is limited by the city noise ordinance and will be monitored. Subsection (11) requires a second notice in the backyard or pool area. Under Chapter 16, playing a device so it is plainly audible 50 feet from the premises between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. is excessive sound. The rental agreement must also carry the city's noise ordinance excerpt as an addendum.
Violations & Fines
Article V violations are enforced under Chapter 6, and the city may issue an immediate notice of violation instead of a warning. A third violation can suspend the certificate of compliance for up to 365 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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