Palm Springs caps STR occupancy at two adults per bedroom plus two additional guests, with separate daytime event limits under Ch. 5.25.
PSMC Chapter 5.25 limits overnight occupancy at vacation rentals to two adults per bedroom plus two additional guests, with a hard cap based on the permitted bedroom count (studios are treated as one bedroom). Children under a specified age (commonly 3 or under) are typically exempt from the count. Daytime occupancy (guests present but not overnight) is capped higher but still limited; gatherings exceeding the daytime cap require advance notice or are simply prohibited for single-family-zone rentals. Estate-class properties in certain zones may have higher limits. Exceeding occupancy is one of the most common strike violations and triggers hotline response, citations, and potential permit suspension. The occupancy limit must be posted in the house manual and on the rental listing.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Palm Springs code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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