Beaverton, OR Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)
Barking dog rules in Beaverton, OR, also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances, define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Key Facts
- Standard
- Unreasonably loud and raucous noise
- Responsible party
- Owner, controller, or caretaker
- Penalty
- Class I civil infraction
- Repeat fine
- Up to $1,000
- Jurisdiction
- City of Beaverton, Washington County
Summary
Beaverton bans unreasonably loud and raucous noise from any animal or bird, holding whoever owns, controls, or cares for the animal responsible for a barking-dog nuisance.
M. Animals and Birds. Unreasonably loud and raucous noise emitted by an animal or bird for which a person is responsible. A person is responsible for an animal if the person owns, controls, or otherwise cares for the animal or bird.
Full Breakdown
BC 5.15.030(M) makes it a per se noise violation for any animal or bird under a person's care to create unreasonably loud and raucous noise within Beaverton, Washington County, Oregon. There is no fixed number of barks or minutes; factors like duration, recurrence, time of day, and proximity to a sleeping facility under BC 5.15.025(B) determine whether the noise is unreasonable. Liability reaches anyone who owns, controls, or otherwise cares for the animal, not just the titled owner, so a renter or pet-sitter can be cited too. Enforcement is complaint-driven through the Beaverton Police Department.
Violations & Fines
A violation of BC 5.15.030(M) is a Class I civil infraction under BC 5.15.040; repeat offenders within 24 months face a municipal court fine up to $1,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a set number of minutes a dog can bark before it's a violation in Beaverton?
Who is liable if a neighbor's dog barks constantly?
Sources & Official References
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