Barking dog rules in Gardena, CA — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Gardena Municipal Code 8.36.070(5) prohibits owning or harboring any animal or bird that frequently or for long duration barks, howls, or makes sounds creating a noise disturbance across a property line.
Under GMC 8.36.070(5), it is unlawful to own, possess, or harbor any animal or bird that frequently or for long duration howls, barks, mews, squawks, or makes other sounds that create a noise disturbance across a residential or commercial real property line. A noise disturbance is defined in GMC 8.36.020 as noise that annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities. Complaints are investigated by the City, and a sustained violation is a misdemeanor and public nuisance under GMC 8.36.090. Los Angeles County animal control also handles dog-related nuisance matters for Gardena.
Misdemeanor under GMC 8.36.090; up to $1,000 fine and/or six months (Chapter 1.16); abatable as a public nuisance.
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