Barking dog rules in Burbank, 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.
Persistent barking constituting unnecessary, excessive, or annoying noise is prohibited under BMC Ch. 9-3. Burbank Animal Services (818-238-3340) handles animal noise complaints. Code Enforcement can also respond under the noise ordinance.
Under BMC Section 9-3-207 (Special Noise Sources, Division 2), no person shall keep or maintain upon any premises owned, occupied, or controlled by them any animal or fowl which, by any sound, cry, or behavior, causes discomfort or annoyance to a reasonable person of normal sensitiveness in any residential area. The standard of annoyance is objective (reasonable person) rather than subjective. The Burbank Animal Shelter Superintendent enforces animal-related ordinances with police officer authority. Dogs creating persistent noise disturbances may be impounded.
Violations are misdemeanors punishable by fines up to $1,000 and/or six months imprisonment. Animal Control investigates complaints and may issue citations or impound animals.
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