Barking dog rules in Hollywood, FL — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Barking dogs that create unreasonably loud noise crossing property lines violate Hollywood's Noise Ordinance. Complaints must be signed affidavits by the complainant. Outdoor animal tethering is prohibited between 10 AM–5 PM per city code.
Under Chapter 100, Section 100.02, it is unlawful for any person to cause or permit any sound from property they control that crosses a property line at an unreasonably loud volume. This includes persistent barking dogs. Chapter 92, Section 92.08 requires animal owners to maintain animals in a manner that does not create a nuisance to neighbors. Quiet hours (11 PM to 6 AM) carry stricter enforcement. During nighttime hours (10 PM to 7 AM), the 55 dBA residential limit applies. Complaints can be filed with Hollywood Code Enforcement at 954-921-3061 or Broward County Animal Care at 954-359-1313. Broward County ordinances also require that dogs not be permitted at large and must be under direct physical control of a person.
Noise violations under Chapter 100: $100 first offense, $500 second, $1,000 third within six months. Animal nuisance violations under Chapter 92 handled through Code Enforcement.
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