Santa Rosa caps overnight occupancy at two short-term renters per bedroom, not to exceed 10 people total. Daytime guests are limited to one-half the overnight occupancy between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., and outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at all times.
Under the STR operational standards implementing Zoning Code Chapter 20-48, overnight occupancy is capped at two short-term renters per bedroom and may not exceed 10 people in total, regardless of unit size. Daytime guests (in addition to overnight renters) are permitted only between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and are limited to half the property's overnight occupancy. Quiet hours run from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., during which all noise must be contained inside the dwelling, and outdoor amplified sound is prohibited 24 hours a day. STRs may not be used as event venues. All advertisements must disclose the maximum overnight renters, maximum daytime guests, dedicated parking, quiet hours, and the STR permit number.
Exceeding occupancy or daytime-guest caps, hosting events, or violating quiet hours and amplified-sound rules triggers the City's tiered penalty schedule under Zoning Code Section 20-48.080. The 24/7 STR complaint hotline ((707) 543-3244) routes calls to the designated local contact, who must respond within 45 minutes; failure to respond is itself a violation. Three verified violations within 12 months result in permit revocation.
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