Galloway Township, NJ Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)
Barking dog rules in Galloway Township, NJ, 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
- Frequent or long-continued noise
- Applies to
- Any animal or bird
- Standard
- Disturbs comfort/repose of neighbors
- Chapter
- Code Chapter 253, Noise
- Also see
- Ch. 353 nuisances; N.J.S.A. 4:19
Summary
Galloway Township Code Chapter 253 prohibits keeping any animal or bird that, by frequent or long-continued noise, disturbs the comfort or repose of nearby residents: covering barking dogs, crowing roosters and similar disturbances at any hour.
Animals, birds, etc.: the keeping of any animal or bird which, by causing frequent or long-continued noise, shall disturb the comfort or repose of persons residing in the vicinity.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4814540; v36 updated 2026-03-10; through 03-10-2026).
Full Breakdown
Among the acts Chapter 253 declares loud, disturbing and unnecessary is the keeping of any animal or bird whose frequent or long-continued noise disturbs neighbors. This is the Township's barking-dog rule: it is complaint-driven and does not require a decibel reading, focusing instead on whether the noise is frequent or long-continued and disturbs the comfort or repose of persons residing in the vicinity. New Jersey's dog-licensing and rabies laws (N.J.S.A. 4:19) apply separately. Chronic barking may also be pursued as a public nuisance under Chapter 353.
Violations & Fines
A Chapter 253 noise conviction carries a fine up to $2,000, up to 90 days jail and/or 90 days community service; each day of continued violation is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a time limit before barking is a violation?
Does this cover roosters and other birds?
Sources & Official References
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