Barking dog rules in Des Plaines, IL — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Barking dogs that cause unreasonable noise violate Des Plaines MC §6-2-7. Cook County Animal Control and Des Plaines Police handle chronic barking complaints.
Continuously barking dogs that exceed normal residential noise levels are subject to the Des Plaines noise ordinance (MC §6-2-7). Noise during quiet hours (10 PM–7 AM weekdays; 11 PM–10 AM weekends) is particularly restricted. Chronic barking complaints can be reported to Des Plaines Police at 847-391-5400 or Cook County Animal Control.
Dogs may be impounded at the owner's expense. Owners face fines up to $750 per offense under the general penalty provision in Section 1-4-1. Each day constitutes a separate offense.
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