Davie, FL Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)
Barking dog rules in Davie, 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.
Key Facts
- Governing section
- § 15-7(3)
- Applies to
- residential property line noise
- Farm exemption
- bona fide farms, hobby farms
- Livestock exemption
- properties zoned to allow it
- Max fine
- $500 civil citation
Summary
Owning or harboring an animal or bird that frequently howls, barks or squawks across a residential property line is a noise violation in Davie, but the rule exempts bona fide farms, certified hobby farms, and lawfully kept poultry or livestock.
Animals and birds. Owning, possessing or harboring any animal or bird which frequently or for continued duration howls, barks, meows, squawks or makes other sounds which create a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary or within a noise sensitive zone.a.This section does not apply to bona fide farm operations or certified hobby farms.b.This section shall not apply to poultry or livestock that are on properties that allow for the keeping of poultry or livestock.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 75).
Full Breakdown
Town Code § 15-7(3) makes it unlawful to own, possess or harbor any animal or bird that frequently or for continued duration howls, barks, meows, squawks or otherwise creates a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary or inside a noise-sensitive zone. Reflecting Davie's agricultural character, the section carves out exemptions: it does not apply to bona fide farm operations or certified hobby farms, and it does not apply to poultry or livestock kept on properties that allow for keeping poultry or livestock. A horse, rooster or other livestock on a qualifying agricultural lot is therefore exempt where a barking dog in a standard residential subdivision is not.
Violations & Fines
Keeping a dog, bird or other animal that frequently or for continued duration creates a noise disturbance across a residential property line or in a noise-sensitive zone, where no farm, hobby-farm or lawful-livestock exemption applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a barking dog illegal in Davie?
Does Davie's noise law apply to horses or chickens on an equestrian lot?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Davie
Florida rules heatmap·Compare Davie to another location·View the Florida noise ordinances overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Barking Dogs in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Broward County handle barking dogs.