Noise Ordinances in Cleveland County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Cleveland County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Barking Dogs
In unincorporated Cleveland County, an owner cannot let an animal run at large so that it habitually disturbs or annoys neighbors under Code § 3-33. Animal Services investigates, issues a containment order, then imposes escalating fines once the same nuisance happens again.
Cleveland County Barking Dog Nuisance Rule
Some RestrictionsCleveland County Code § 3-33
(a)It shall be unlawful for any owner to permit an animal to run at large so as to create a public nuisance.(b)For the purpose of this section, public nuisance includes, but is not limited to, the following:(1)Animals that habitually or repeatedly disturb, interfere with or annoy human beings while not in the mode of attack; or ... (d)Fine for violation. After a containment order notice has bee...
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