Westerville STR guests must follow the city general noise ordinance (Codified Ordinances 509.08) with quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM. Hosts are responsible for communicating rules to guests and may be cited directly for repeat nuisance complaints.
Codified Ordinances 509.08 prohibits unreasonable noise audible beyond the property line between 10 PM and 7 AM. Amplified sound, loud parties, and vehicle noise are the most common complaint sources for STRs. Westerville Police respond to noise complaints and can issue a minor misdemeanor citation. Under nuisance abatement (Codified Ordinances 660.08), repeated violations at the same property may be charged to the property owner regardless of whether the owner was present. Best practices: post quiet hours in guest materials, cap guest counts, and prohibit outdoor amplified music.
First offense: minor misdemeanor up to $150 fine. Second offense within a year: fourth-degree misdemeanor, up to $250 and 30 days jail. Repeat nuisance: property owner liability and possible abatement order.
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