STR guests must comply with Richmond noise ordinance Chapter 38, Article II. Quiet hours run 11 PM to 7 AM Sunday through Thursday and midnight to 7 AM Friday and Saturday. STR permits can be revoked after 3 substantiated noise complaints in 12 months.
Noise violations at permitted STRs are tracked by the STR Compliance Coordinator. Under §30-692.5, operators must post a 24-hour contact number visible from the street and respond to complaints within 60 minutes. Three substantiated complaints trigger administrative revocation. Contact Richmond at (804) 646-5700 for enforcement.
Noise citation: 250 dollars first offense, 500 dollars subsequent (§38-6). Permit revocation after 3 substantiated complaints in 12 months.
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