Everett, WA Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)
Barking dog rules in Everett, WA, 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
- Prohibited conduct
- Frequent, continuous or repetitive barking
- Standard
- Unreasonably disturbs neighbors' peace
- Enforced by
- Everett Animal Control
- Penalty
- Infraction, up to $250 fine
- Exemption
- Licensed shelters and vet hospitals
Summary
Everett bans knowingly letting a pet's frequent, continuous or repetitive barking or noise unreasonably disturb the peace and comfort of neighboring property owners, with a carve-out for licensed shelters and vet hospitals.
It shall be unlawful for any person to: ... 5. Be in possession of property and knowingly permit frequent, continuous or repetitive barking or noise made by any animal, which originates from the property, and which unreasonably disturbs or interferes with the peace, comfort and repose of property owners or possessors, except that such sounds made in animal shelters or veterinary hospitals ... shall be exempt from this subsection;
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 4194-26, passed July 29, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Everett's animal-control code makes it unlawful to be in possession of property and knowingly permit an animal's frequent, continuous or repetitive barking or noise to unreasonably disturb the peace, comfort and repose of neighboring property owners in the city of Everett, Snohomish County, Washington. The rule sits in the 'offenses relating to control' section of Chapter 6.04, enforced by the animal services division (Everett Animal Shelter), with sounds from licensed animal shelters and veterinary hospitals carved out. A violation defaults to an infraction under EMC 6.04.140 unless another penalty is specified elsewhere in the chapter.
Violations & Fines
Violating the barking-nuisance provision is an infraction under EMC 6.04.140, punishable by a fine of up to $250; the city may also seek a court injunction against repeat offenders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Everett cite me for my dog barking?
Is there an exception for kennels or shelters?
Sources & Official References
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