Barking dog rules in Franklin County, OH — 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-dog complaints in unincorporated Franklin County are handled under ORC 955.11 (nuisance dog) and ORC 2917.11. The Franklin County Animal Shelter and Sheriff investigate complaints. Continuous barking that disturbs neighbors of ordinary sensibilities can result in a nuisance-dog designation.
Under ORC 955.22(C), owners must keep dogs from becoming a nuisance to neighbors. The Franklin County Animal Control Officer can issue citations and require corrective action such as bark collars or indoor confinement. A dog declared a nuisance under ORC 955.11 requires the owner to obtain a nuisance-dog tag and confine the animal. Townships may have additional barking resolutions.
First offense nuisance-dog citation: fine up to 150 dollars. Failure to correct after notice: fourth-degree misdemeanor, up to 250 dollars and 30 days jail. Repeat violations can lead to impoundment.
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