Rohnert Park, CA Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

(f) Performance Standards. 1. Noise Limits. All activities associated with the vacation rental shall meet the general plan noise standards contained below. Quiet hours shall be from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The property owner shall ensure that the quiet hours and limits on outdoor activities are included in rental agreements and in all online advertisements and listings. Hourly Noise Metric, dBA — Activity hours 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. / Quiet Hours 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.: L50 (30 minutes in any hour) 50/45; L25 (15 minutes in any hour) 55/50; L08 (5 minutes in any hour) 60/55; L02 (1 minute in any hour) 65/60. If the ambient noise level exceeds the standards above, adjust the standard to equal the ambient level, up to a maximum of five (5) dBA above the standard, provided that no measurable increase (i.e. one and one-half (1.5) dBA or more) shall be allowed. Reduce the applicable standards above by five (5) dBA for simple tone noises, noises consisting primarily of speech or music, or for recurring impulsive noises, such as dog barking. 2. Amplified Sound. Outdoor amplified sound shall not be allowed at any time associated with a vacation rental. — Complaints may be reported to the 24/7 Vacation Rental Complaint Hotline at (707) 565-1212; the certified property manager must address the issue within 1 hour or within 30 minutes during quiet hours.