STR guests in Santa Maria must comply with the city's noise ordinance (Chapter 5-5) and Good Neighbor Rules (Chapter 4-7). Hosts are responsible for informing guests about noise standards.
Short-term rental guests are subject to all Santa Maria noise regulations including Chapter 5-5 and the Good Neighbor Rules in Chapter 4-7. Hosts must inform guests about quiet hours and noise standards. Persistent noise complaints from rental properties may trigger code enforcement action against the operator. Party houses and gatherings that create excessive noise are enforceable nuisances.
Noise violations result in citations. Repeated complaints may lead to enforcement action against the STR operation.
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