Barking dog rules in Altadena, CA — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
LA County Code Section 10.36.010 prohibits owning or keeping any animal that habitually disturbs the peace by barking, howling, or other noise. Enforced by LA County Animal Care & Control.
Under Title 10 of the LA County Code (Animals), Section 10.36.010 makes it unlawful to keep or maintain any animal that creates a disturbance by repeated barking, howling, or noise. Complaints are filed with LA County Animal Care & Control, which can issue notice to the owner and, if the nuisance continues, refer the matter for prosecution as an infraction or misdemeanor. The general noise ordinance in Ch. 12.08 may also apply if the disturbance crosses dB thresholds.
Continued barking nuisance can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor under Title 10 with fines up to $1,000 and impoundment in extreme cases.
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