Barking dog rules in Arapahoe County, CO — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Arapahoe County Animal Services enforces barking dog complaints under Resolution No. 25-140 in unincorporated areas. Noisy dogs are considered a nuisance, and officers respond to complaints in unincorporated Arapahoe County, Deer Trail, and Foxfield.
Under Arapahoe County Animal Services Resolution No. 25-140, noisy dogs that disturb neighbors constitute a nuisance violation. Animal Services Officers, operating under the Sheriff's Office, respond to barking dog complaints in unincorporated Arapahoe County, Deer Trail, and the Town of Foxfield. Officers first attempt to contact the owner to resolve the issue. Repeat or unresolved violations may result in penalties under the resolution's penalty assessment schedule. Each incident constitutes a separate offense. Residents can file complaints online or call 303-795-4711.
Penalties are assessed per the resolution's penalty assessment schedule. Each incident is a separate offense. Violations involving bodily injury are Class 2 misdemeanors under CRS 18-1.3-501.
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