Menifee has no dedicated STR-specific occupancy cap in its Municipal Code. Maximum occupancy defaults to California Building/Residential Code limits (typically 2 persons per bedroom plus 2) and CBC §1004 occupant load calculations.
Menifee's Development Code defines short-term rentals (§9.300, Article 6 Universal Definitions) as stays under 30 days, but the city has not adopted a numeric guest cap (e.g., '2 per bedroom + 2') in a dedicated STR chapter. In the absence of a local cap, occupancy is governed by the California Building Standards Code (Title 24) adopted under MMC Title 15, including CBC §1004 occupant load and CRC habitable-room space standards (minimum 70 sq ft for first occupant, 50 sq ft per additional, per CRC R304). HUD and state housing standards informally apply a '2 persons per bedroom + 2' guideline. The Menifee Development Code prohibits commercial event use of STRs (no weddings, parties beyond normal residential capacity). Units created under SB 9 / MMC Ch 9.296 (Urban Lot Split & Two-Unit Development) are explicitly prohibited from short-term rental — they must be rented for 30+ days.
Exceeding CBC occupant load creates fire/life safety violations enforceable by Riverside County Fire (CAL FIRE contract). Using an STR for weddings or events violates the residential land use designation under Title 9.
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Menifee's City Engineer designates loading zones marked by signs and curb colors: red means no stopping at any time, yellow allows brief loading on weekdays,...
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The City of Menifee allows fences up to 6 feet of common materials (chain link, wire, or wood) without a building permit, but block walls and retaining walls...
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Menifee requires every dog and cat over four months of age to be implanted with an identifying microchip, with the number registered with animal services and...
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Menifee requires dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered. An unaltered dog may be kept only with a certificate of sterility or a special unaltered dog license...
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Menifee allows 1 to 4 dogs on a property in any zone without a Conditional Use Permit. Keeping 5 or more dogs (4 months or older) is a kennel, and 10 or more...
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