Barking dog rules in Daly City, 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.
Daly City prohibits nuisance barking under Title 6 (Animals) and Chapter 9.22 (Disturbing the Peace). Owners must prevent dogs from habitually barking or howling in a manner that disturbs neighbors.
DCMC Title 6 requires all animal owners to prevent their animals from creating noise disturbances. Habitual or continuous barking that disturbs neighbors constitutes a nuisance under both animal control and peace disturbance provisions. Complaints can be filed with the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (animal control contractor for Daly City) or the Police Department for immediate disturbances. Repeated violations may result in citations or nuisance abatement proceedings.
Warning letter first. Administrative fines $100 to $500. Court-ordered remediation possible. Daily fines for non-compliance.
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