Short-term rental guests must obey the same noise limits as residents: WAC 173-60's 55 dBA daytime and 45 dBA nighttime for residential property, with only brief exceedances allowed. Loud parties can trigger complaints and permit review.
STR guests in Yakima County are bound by WAC 173-60 (adopted county-wide via County Code Chapter 6.28) and any city disturbance rules. Residential property-line limits are 55 dBA by day and 45 dBA between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. The rule allows only brief exceedances on a sliding scale. Hosts are responsible for guest behavior; repeated verified complaints can jeopardize a City of Yakima business license or land-use approval. Keeping occupancy within limits and posting quiet-hour expectations helps avoid problems.
Noise complaints are enforced under WAC 173-60 and local rules. Repeat verified complaints against an STR can lead to permit review or revocation.
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