Barking Dogs: Chino vs Victorville
How do barking dogs rules compare between Chino, CA and Victorville, CA?
Chino and Victorville have similar restriction levels.
Chino, CA
San Bernardino County
Chino contracts with San Bernardino County Animal Care & Control for animal services (not the Inland Valley Humane Society, which serves neighboring Chino Hills). Continuous or habitual barking that exceeds the CMC § 9.40.040 decibel limits, or that constitutes a public nuisance under CMC Title 9, can be cited. San Bernardino County Code Title 3, Division 2 (Animal Control) prohibits keeping any animal whose noise disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood.
View full Chino rules →Victorville, CA
San Bernardino County
Victorville treats chronic barking as a public nuisance under VMC Title 7 and the noise ordinance. Animal Control investigates, issues warnings, and escalates to citations when barking continues.
View full Victorville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Chino | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| Animal control provider | San Bernardino County Animal Care & Control (contracted) | - |
| Applicable noise code | CMC § 9.40.040 (general noise) + County Code § 32.0301 et seq. | - |
| Nighttime barking cap | 50 dBA L50 at neighbor's property line | - |
| Complaint process | Log barking dates/times; multi-neighbor petition typically required | - |
| Not served by IVHS | Inland Valley Humane Society serves Chino Hills, not Chino | - |
| Code | - | VMC Title 7 and Chapter 13.01 |
| License | - | Required over 4 months |
| Animal Control | - | (760) 955-5089 |
| Standard | - | Persistent barking disturbing neighbor |
| Process | - | Warning then administrative citation |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Chino FAQ
How do I report a barking dog in Chino?
Contact San Bernardino County Animal Care & Control (the city's contracted provider) at (909) 386-9820. Document the dates, times, and duration of barking before filing.
How long can a dog bark before it's a violation?
There is no fixed-minute trigger in CMC. Continuous or repeated barking that exceeds 50 dBA L50 at night (or 55 dBA day) at the neighbor's property line violates CMC § 9.40.040, and habitual barking is independently a public nuisance under County Code.
Does the Inland Valley Humane Society handle Chino?
No. IVHS contracts cover Chino Hills, Pomona, Diamond Bar, Claremont, and several others, but not the City of Chino. Chino uses San Bernardino County Animal Care & Control.
Victorville FAQ
How do I report a barking dog in Victorville?
Call Victorville Animal Care and Control at 760-955-5089 and submit a barking log with dates, times, and duration. A second complainant improves enforcement.
Can a dog be removed for chronic barking?
In extreme repeat cases a hearing officer can order abatement including training, barrier changes, or removal, but most cases resolve with warnings and fines.
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