STRs are banned in all residential zones in Irvine. There are no occupancy limits because no STR operations are permitted. Standard building code occupancy limits apply to all residential units.
Irvine's complete ban on short-term rentals in residential zones eliminates the need for STR-specific occupancy limits. All residential properties are subject to standard California Building Code occupancy limits based on bedroom count, egress capacity, and floor area. The ban under Zoning Ordinance Section 3-25-3.A applies to all residential districts without exception.
Operating any STR is a violation with $1,500/day fines. Overcrowding beyond building code limits is a separate safety violation.
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