Short-term rental guests in San Marcos must comply with the city's noise ordinance under Chapter 10.24. Quiet hours of 10 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and 11 PM to 7 AM on weekends apply to all properties including STRs. Hosts are responsible for ensuring guest compliance.
Short-term rental properties in San Marcos are subject to the same noise regulations as all residential properties under Chapter 10.24. Quiet hours run 10 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and 11 PM to 7 AM on weekends. STR hosts are expected to inform guests about quiet hour requirements and local noise rules. Noise complaints against STR properties are investigated by the Sheriff's Department and Code Compliance. Repeated noise violations at an STR property may jeopardize the operator's business license. Hosts should provide house rules to guests that include quiet hour information and contact numbers for emergencies.
Noise violations at STR properties are enforced by the Sheriff and Code Compliance. Repeated complaints may result in business license review or revocation. Sheriff non-emergency: (760) 510-5200.
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