Fishers, IN Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)
Barking dog rules in Fishers, IN, 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
- Trigger
- Continued, repeated howling/barking/whining
- Standard
- Unreasonable disturbance to neighbors
- Penalty
- Up to $1,500 per occurrence
- Enforcement
- Citation and/or impoundment
Summary
Fishers treats excessive, repeated barking, howling, or whining that disturbs neighbors as a public nuisance animal violation under § 91.06(A)(5), allowing a citation or impoundment.
(A) A public nuisance animal shall mean and include any animal that: ... (5) Excessively makes disturbing noises, including but not limited to, continued and repeated howling, barking, whining, or other utterances causing unreasonable disturbance or discomfort to neighbors or others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept;
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinance No. 051826E, passed 5-18-26; and Resolution No. R051826C, passed 5-18-26; and State legislation current through Indiana Legislative Service, 2026 Acts, Pamphlet #1).
Full Breakdown
Fishers City Code § 91.06(A) defines a 'public nuisance animal' to include, under subsection (5), any animal that 'excessively makes disturbing noises, including but not limited to, continued and repeated howling, barking, whining, or other utterances causing unreasonable disturbance or discomfort to neighbors or others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept.' § 91.06(B) allows the animal to be impounded and the owner charged. There's no decibel threshold: the standard turns on repeated, unreasonable disturbance to nearby neighbors.
Violations & Fines
Public nuisance animal violations, including excessive barking, carry a civil penalty of up to $1,500 per occurrence under § 91.99, and the animal may also be impounded.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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