Hoboken requires all dogs to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in all public areas under Chapter 93. Dogs are prohibited in most parks and playgrounds except designated dog runs. Six dog runs operate in Hoboken. Pet waste cleanup violations: $100–$2,000 fine.
Chapter 93 (Dogs and Other Animals) of the Hoboken City Code requires dogs to be on a leash no more than 6 feet long in all public areas including sidewalks, streets, parks, walkways, public buildings, and the Designated Waterfront Walkway (paved areas only). Dogs are prohibited in public parks and playgrounds except for direct transit to/from designated dog runs. Dog runs are located at: Church Square Park, Elysian Park, Stevens Park, 14th Street Viaduct, 1600 Park, and the private Shipyard Park dog run (residents only). All dogs 7 months or older must be licensed by the Hoboken Health Department. Failure to pick up dog waste: $100–$2,000 (minimum $250 recommended). Habitual barking is declared a nuisance.
Off-leash dog: fine under Chapter 93. Failure to clean up waste: $100–$2,000. Unlicensed dog: fine. Dogs in prohibited park areas: fine.
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