Barking dog rules in Durham, NC — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Durham considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. NC Dangerous Dog Law (N.C.G.S. §67-4.1) is behavior-based.
Durham animal control addresses persistent barking complaints. Documentation with dates, times, and recordings recommended before filing. Warning letter typically issued first. Repeated complaints may trigger formal hearing. N.C.G.S. §14-288.4 may apply to extreme noise disturbances. Civil nuisance suits also available under NC law. HOAs in Triangle and Charlotte metro suburbs may have additional animal noise provisions in their governing documents.
Warning first. Nuisance finding: $100 to $500. Daily fines for non-compliance. Court-ordered remediation possible.
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