Haltom City prohibits chronic barking under Code Chapters 14 and 54. Owners of dogs that bark continuously for 15 minutes or intermittently for 30 minutes per hour can be cited up to 500 dollars per day.
Under the Haltom City Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 (Animals) and Chapter 54 (Noise), an animal that creates a noise disturbance audible from an adjoining property for a sustained period constitutes a violation. Typical enforcement thresholds are 15 minutes of continuous barking, howling, or whining, or 30 minutes of intermittent barking within a single hour. Enforcement is handled by Haltom City Animal Services in partnership with the Police Department. First responses are typically a written warning requiring the owner to take corrective action such as bringing the animal indoors, installing bark-control devices, or fencing modifications. Repeat complaints after warning lead to Class C misdemeanor citations. Residents are encouraged to first approach the neighbor directly before filing a formal complaint, and to keep a log with specific dates, start and stop times, and audio where possible.
Class C misdemeanor; fine up to 500 dollars per day per violation. Persistent violations may result in the animal being declared a nuisance, which can require the owner to remove the animal from the property.
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