Barking dog rules in Brick, NJ — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Brick Township prohibits owning, keeping, or harboring any animal that, by frequent or habitual howling, barking, meowing, squawking, or other noisemaking, causes a noise disturbance. This applies to private and public animal facilities including pounds.
The noise ordinance makes it a violation for anyone owning, keeping, possessing, or harboring any animal or animals which, by frequent or habitual howling, barking, meowing, squawking, or other noisemaking, cause a noise disturbance. These provisions apply to all private and public facilities including animal pounds that hold or treat animals. Brick Township contracts with an Animal Control provider for enforcement. Residents can contact the Community Policing Office or Animal Control to file complaints.
General ordinance penalties: fines up to $2,000 or imprisonment up to 90 days.
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