Barking dog rules in Bloomington, MN — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Bloomington City Code §12.99 prohibits animal noise that can be heard outside the building or premises and occurs repeatedly over at least 14 minutes at an average of 12 or more noises per minute. Lifetime animal license ($25) required for all dogs.
No person shall keep any dog or animal that unreasonably disturbs the peace and quiet of neighbors. The specific threshold is noise audible from outside the premises that occurs repeatedly over at least a 14-minute period at an average rate of 12 or more animal noises per minute. Animal Control enforces complaints. Dogs must be licensed (lifetime license, $25 flat fee). Maximum 4 domestic animals per household. Contact Animal Control at 952-563-4942 for general questions or dispatch at 952-563-4900 for in-progress barking.
Warning first. Nuisance finding: $100 to $500. Daily fines for non-compliance. Court-ordered remediation possible.
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