Barking dog rules in Davenport, IA — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
A dog that frequently or continuously barks so as to disturb neighbors across a residential property line violates Davenport's noise ordinance (Sec. 8.19.070(C)). It is a simple misdemeanor handled by police and animal control.
Section 8.19.070(C) of the Noise Abatement chapter makes it unlawful to own or harbor any animal or bird that frequently or for continued duration howls, barks, or makes sounds creating a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary or within a noise-sensitive area. A noise disturbance is sound that annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities (Sec. 8.19.020). Complaints go to the Davenport Police non-emergency line or animal control; documenting dates and times strengthens a case. Iowa Code Chapter 351 governs dog licensing and rabies vaccination.
Simple misdemeanor under Sec. 8.19.170: $25 to $100 fine and up to 30 days jail, each day a separate offense. Repeated barking can also support a civil nuisance action.
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