Noise Ordinances in Lincoln County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Lincoln County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lincoln County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Barking Dogs
A barking dog in unincorporated Lincoln County is not handled by Animal Services: § 92.09(B)(3) of the county's Animal Ordinance says noise complaints, even when caused by an animal, are not investigated under that chapter and instead fall under the Lincoln County Noise Ordinance, enforced through § 91.02.
Barking Dog Complaints in Lincoln County
Some RestrictionsLincoln County Code § 92.09(B)(3)
(3) Complaints related to noise, even if said noise is caused by an animal, are not investigated by Lincoln County Animal Services under this Lincoln County Animal Ordinance. All noise complaints shall be subject to the Lincoln County Noise Ordinance.
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