Every hosted STR must have a posted maximum occupancy as part of the Good Neighbor Policy. The host's primary residence must be occupied by the host during the entire rental period — non-hosted rentals are banned outright.
Under SLMC §4-40-130 (Standards), hosts must post or provide a Good Neighbor Policy inside the unit that identifies the maximum occupancy, smoking regulations, noise instructions, parking restrictions, and emergency procedures. The dwelling must be the host's primary, permanent residence, and the host must occupy the dwelling for the entire rental period (the definition of 'hosted' under Chapter 4-40). Accessory dwelling units (in-law or secondary units) cannot be used as hosted STRs. Non-hosted STRs — where the primary occupant is absent for any portion of the rental — are prohibited under SLMC Chapter 4-41. The Code does not set a citywide hard number for guests; instead, occupancy must comply with California Building Code egress and sleeping-area minimums and what the host posts in the Good Neighbor Policy.
Operating a non-hosted STR is subject to fines of $1,000 per violation and potential criminal prosecution under Chapter 4-41. Exceeding posted occupancy that causes a nuisance can result in permit revocation under §4-40-130 (the STR 'shall not result in a nuisance').
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