Short-term rentals are completely banned in Santa Ana. There are no STR occupancy limits because the activity is prohibited outright. General residential occupancy standards under building and health codes still apply to all dwellings.
Because Santa Ana prohibits all short-term rental operations, there are no STR-specific occupancy limits. The city's ban eliminates the need for guest caps, maximum occupancy rules, or other STR operational standards. All residential properties remain subject to general building code occupancy limits based on the number of bedrooms, egress, and floor area. The California Building Code establishes minimum room sizes and occupancy standards that apply to all residential units regardless of rental type.
Operating a short-term rental in any form is a code violation. Overcrowding any residential unit beyond building code occupancy limits is a separate health and safety violation.
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