Short-term rentals in South Gate are subject to two layered noise rules: SGMC Chapter 7.44 (Noise) and SGMC Chapter 11.34 (Noise Control Program). Chapter 7.44 declares 'portable noise emissions' a public nuisance and sets a specific 'Standard for Loud Parties or Gatherings' under §7.44.020.02(c): any noise from a party or gathering of two or more people audible at 30 feet beyond the property boundary is unlawful. Chapter 11.34 governs noise from persons in lawful possession of private property, with maximum sound levels by noise zone.
Under SGMC §7.44.020.02(b), amplified electronic devices (radio, TV, stereo, etc.) must not be audible at more than 225 feet from the source, and must not exceed graduated decibel limits: 70 dB at 10 ft, 68 dB at 15 ft, 65 dB at 20 ft, 62 dB at 25 ft, 60 dB at 30 ft, 58 dB at 35 ft. SGMC §7.44.020.02(c) — the loud-party standard — is enforceable whenever sound from a gathering of 2+ persons can be heard at 30 feet beyond the property line. Each hour of continuing violation is a separate offense under §7.44.050. STR hosts are also responsible under SGMC Chapter 7.42 (Loud and Unruly Gatherings) for any gathering of 8+ persons at the rental that becomes a public nuisance — the owner or 'responsible person' is liable unless they took reasonable steps to exclude uninvited persons. State law layers on Cal. Penal Code §415 (disturbing the peace).
SGMC §7.44.050 makes any portable-noise violation a misdemeanor, with each hour of continuing violation a separate offense, prosecuted under the penalty provisions of SGMC Chapter 1.56. Loud-gathering violations under SGMC Chapter 7.42 can support cost-recovery for repeated police response. STR hosts can face license suspension under Ord. 2021-01-CC for repeated nuisance findings.
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