Barking dog rules in Brevard County, FL — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Brevard County Chapter 14 (Animals), Article II defines a nuisance animal as one that disturbs the peace by habitually barking, howling, or making bothersome noises. Persistent barking for 30 consecutive minutes is the enforcement threshold. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office Animal Enforcement Unit handles complaints.
Under Section 14-36, a nuisance animal includes any domestic animal that disturbs the peace by habitually or continually barking, howling, crying, screaming, or making other bothersome noises; or habitually destroying property, chasing persons or vehicles, or running at large. The 30-minute continuous barking threshold is used as the enforcement standard. First complaint results in a warning letter. Second complaint triggers an Animal Enforcement Officer visit. All owned dogs, cats, and ferrets must be licensed with tags attached.
Violations under Chapter 14 are civil infractions with a maximum civil penalty not to exceed $500 per Section 14-42.
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