Short-term rentals in Riverside must comply with the citywide noise ordinance and observe quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. A designated local contact must respond within 30 minutes of any noise complaint.
RMC Chapter 5.55 explicitly identifies 'excessive noise' as one of the negative secondary effects it is designed to prevent. STR operators must comply with the City Noise Ordinance (RMC Chapter 7.35) at all times, with a 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. quiet-hours window during which amplified sound, parties, and outdoor gatherings audible at the property line are prohibited. The chapter requires the operator to designate a local contact person available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, who must respond within 30 minutes of an oral or written complaint from neighbors, the police department, or code enforcement, and must immediately address the situation and prevent its recurrence. The local contact's name and phone number must be provided to renters and to immediately adjacent neighbors.
Noise violations are infractions enforceable under RMC Chapter 1.17 administrative citation procedure. Failure of the local contact to respond within 30 minutes is a separate enforceable violation under §5.55. Repeated noise calls can lead to revocation of the operator's business tax certificate and listing-platform removal. Standalone noise citations under RMC §7.35 can also be issued against the guests directly.
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