Vista STRs have stricter quiet hours than the general code: 9 PM to 9 AM under VMC Chapter 8.34. Events including weddings are prohibited at STRs. Host and 24/7 local contact must review VMC Chapter 8.34 regulations.
VMC Chapter 8.34 imposes quiet hours of 9 PM to 9 AM for all short-term rentals, stricter than the general 10 PM start for other properties. STR events such as weddings and commercial filming are expressly prohibited. Guest limits (double rooms plus one) help control noise intensity. The owner, agent, and 24/7 local contact person are required to review VMC Chapter 8.34 regulations in full. Failure to comply may result in Code Enforcement action against the unit, including fines, suspension, and/or revocation. The 24/7 complaint hotline operated by Deckard Technologies allows neighbors to report noise issues at any time. Three violations within 12 months trigger permit revocation for one year.
Escalating fines: $500, $1,000, $1,500 per violation. Third violation in a year triggers 12-month permit revocation.
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