Barking dog rules in Aurora, IL — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Aurora prohibits excessive animal noise under City Code §14-72. Dogs cannot bark for more than 15 consecutive minutes from 7 AM to 10 PM, or more than 10 minutes from 10 PM to 7 AM. Complaints require corroboration from two households or audio/video evidence.
Aurora City Code §14-72 specifically addresses keeping barking dogs. An animal cannot make excessive noise outside for more than 15 consecutive minutes from 7 AM to 10 PM, and for no more than 10 minutes from 10:01 PM to 6:59 AM the following day. Any complaint must meet one of these standards: captured by audio or video recording, made by two or more people from different households, or made by one person but corroborated by animal control or law enforcement. An initial citation carries a $100 fine. Aurora Animal Services handles complaints and enforcement through the police department.
First citation: $100 fine. Subsequent violations escalate. Written warning from Animal Services first, then court summons if barking continues.
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