St. Louis STRs must follow the Chapter 15 noise code with quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM. Two verified complaints in 12 months can trigger permit suspension. House rules must be posted inside the unit.
Under the St. Louis STR ordinance, hosts are responsible for guest conduct. The general Chapter 15 noise code applies, including the 10 PM to 7 AM quiet period during which sound audible beyond the property line is prohibited. STR permits require posting of house rules covering noise, occupancy, trash, and emergency contacts. Verified noise complaints (confirmed by police or Citizens Service Bureau) accumulate against the permit, and two within a rolling 12-month period can result in suspension or non-renewal. Outdoor gatherings with amplified sound require separate special event permits and cannot occur at STR properties without such authorization.
Noise citation: $100 to $500 per incident. Two verified complaints in 12 months: STR permit suspension. Party-house pattern: permit revocation.
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