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Barking Dogs: El Cerrito vs Walnut Creek

How do barking dogs rules compare between El Cerrito, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?

El Cerrito and Walnut Creek have similar restriction levels.

El Cerrito, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Contra Costa County Noisy Animal Ordinance (Code §416-12.202) makes it unlawful to have an animal that creates noise for 30 continuous minutes (incessant) or 60 minutes off and on in 24 hours (intermittent). Responsible persons can be fined.

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Walnut Creek, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Contra Costa County Noisy Animal Ordinance (Code §416-12.202) makes it unlawful to have an animal that creates noise for 30 continuous minutes (incessant) or 60 minutes off and on in 24 hours (intermittent). Responsible persons can be fined.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactEl CerritoWalnut Creek
Continuous30+ minutes = violation30+ minutes = violation
Intermittent60+ minutes in 24 hours60+ minutes in 24 hours
FilingNotarized affidavit within 60 daysNotarized affidavit within 60 days
ContactAnimal Services (925) 608-8400Animal Services (925) 608-8400

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El Cerrito FAQ

What are the rules about barking dogs in Contra Costa County?

Contra Costa County Noisy Animal Ordinance (Code §416-12.202) makes it unlawful to have an animal that creates noise for 30 continuous minutes (incessant) or 60 minutes off and on in 24 hours (intermittent). Responsible persons can be fined.

How do I file a noise complaint about a barking dog in Contra Costa County?

Continuous: 30+ minutes = violation. Intermittent: 60+ minutes in 24 hours. Filing: Notarized affidavit within 60 days. Contact: Animal Services (925) 608-8400.

Walnut Creek FAQ

What are the rules about barking dogs in Contra Costa County?

Contra Costa County Noisy Animal Ordinance (Code §416-12.202) makes it unlawful to have an animal that creates noise for 30 continuous minutes (incessant) or 60 minutes off and on in 24 hours (intermittent). Responsible persons can be fined.

How do I file a noise complaint about a barking dog in Contra Costa County?

Continuous: 30+ minutes = violation. Intermittent: 60+ minutes in 24 hours. Filing: Notarized affidavit within 60 days. Contact: Animal Services (925) 608-8400.

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