Animal Nuisance

Step 1.Make sure this animal nuisance is eligible

An animal violates the Noisy Animal Ordinance if it causes a disturbance to a person by:

• Making noise for 30 continuous minutes or more ("incessant"), or
• Making noise for 60 minutes off and on during a 24-hour period ("intermittent").

 Any incessant or intermittent noise that causes a disturbance, including barking, howling, crying, or baying, violates the Ordinance.

Step 2.Report the animal nuisance below

It is recommended to reach out to the person responsible for the animal prior to submitting a complaint, as they may not be aware of the nuisance.

   Report

Step 3.We’ll respond to your request

We provide interim updates for each reported issue. You can see the status of your request and check out other recent issues online.