Barking Dogs: Lodi vs Tracy
How do barking dogs rules compare between Lodi, CA and Tracy, CA?
Lodi and Tracy have similar restriction levels.
Lodi, CA
San Joaquin County
Lodi defines excessive barking as continuous and incessant noise lasting 10 minutes or more in a one-hour period, including barking, howling, crying, baying, or squealing. Complaints are handled by Lodi Animal Services at (209) 333-6741.
View full Lodi rules →Tracy, CA
San Joaquin County
Tracy Municipal Code Chapter 5.08 (Animals) prohibits keeping any animal or bird that by frequent or long-continued loud noise disturbs the comfort or repose of any person of normal sensitivity. Enforcement is by Tracy Code Enforcement.
View full Tracy rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lodi | Tracy |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 10+ min of noise per hour | - |
| Contact | Animal Services (209) 333-6741 | - |
| Process | Log dates/times, then file complaint | - |
| Confidentiality | Caller name kept confidential | - |
| Standard | - | Frequent or long-continued loud noise disturbing neighbors |
| Code | - | TMC Chapter 5.08 |
| Enforcement | - | Tracy Code Enforcement (209) 831-6410 |
| General Noise Code | - | TMC Chapter 4.12 also applies |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Lodi FAQ
What are the rules about barking dogs in Lodi?
Lodi defines excessive barking as continuous and incessant noise lasting 10 minutes or more in a one-hour period, including barking, howling, crying, baying, or squealing. Complaints are handled by Lodi Animal Services at (209) 333-6741.
How do I file a noise complaint about a barking dog in Lodi?
Definition: 10+ min of noise per hour. Contact: Animal Services (209) 333-6741. Process: Log dates/times, then file complaint. Confidentiality: Caller name kept confidential.
Tracy FAQ
What are the rules about barking dogs in Tracy?
Tracy Municipal Code Chapter 5.08 (Animals) prohibits keeping any animal or bird that by frequent or long-continued loud noise disturbs the comfort or repose of any person of normal sensitivity. Enforcement is by Tracy Code Enforcement.
How do I file a noise complaint about a barking dog in Tracy?
Standard: Frequent or long-continued loud noise disturbing neighbors. Code: TMC Chapter 5.08. Enforcement: Tracy Code Enforcement (209) 831-6410. General Noise Code: TMC Chapter 4.12 also applies.
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