Barking dog rules in Fayetteville, AR — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Fayetteville's animal code (Chapter 92) defines a noisy animal as any domestic animal that barks, whines, or howls in an unwarranted, continuous, loud, or frequent fashion. Animal Services investigates, and barking is also a Chapter 96 noise disturbance.
Chapter 92 of the Fayetteville Code classifies dogs that bark, whine, or howl in an unwarranted, continuous, loud, or frequent fashion as noisy animals. Animal Services officers investigate barking complaints during business hours at 479-444-3456; after hours, complaints go to Police non-emergency at 479-587-3555. Residents should keep a log of dates and times. Excessive barking is also enforceable as a noise disturbance under Chapter 96 (Noise Control), which carries fines up to $500. HOAs may add stricter animal-noise rules.
Animal Services issues a warning first. Continued violations are citable under Chapter 92 and enforceable as a Chapter 96 noise disturbance, with fines up to $500 per offense and $250 per continuing day.
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