Barking Dogs: Flower Mound vs Lewisville
How do barking dogs rules compare between Flower Mound, TX and Lewisville, TX?
Flower Mound and Lewisville have similar restriction levels.
Flower Mound, TX
Denton County
Flower Mound Code Sec. 6-43 prohibits animals from creating noise disturbances that unreasonably annoy neighbors. Persistent barking, howling, or whining that disturbs the peace is a code violation. Complaints are handled by Flower Mound Animal Services at (972) 874-6390.
View full Flower Mound rules →Lewisville, TX
Denton County
Lewisville treats persistent barking as a noise disturbance under Ch. 18. A dog barking continuously for 15 minutes or intermittently for 30 minutes triggers an Animal Services complaint.
View full Lewisville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Flower Mound | Lewisville |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | Sec. 6-43 (Ch. 6 Animals) | - |
| Standard | Unreasonable disturbance to neighbors | - |
| Enforcement | Animal Services (972) 874-6390 | - |
| Fine | Up to $500 per violation | - |
| Continuous Barking | - | 15+ minutes triggers complaint |
| Intermittent Barking | - | 30+ minutes triggers complaint |
| First Step | - | Warning letter to owner |
| Report To | - | Animal Services (972) 219-3478 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Flower Mound FAQ
How do I report a barking dog in Flower Mound?
Contact Flower Mound Animal Services at (972) 874-6390 or file a complaint through the Town website. Officers will investigate and may issue a warning to the pet owner before escalating to citations.
Can my HOA fine me for a barking dog?
Yes. Many Flower Mound HOAs including Bridlewood and Wellington have nuisance animal provisions in their CC&Rs. HOA fines are separate from and in addition to any Town code enforcement action.
Lewisville FAQ
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