Barking dog rules in Joliet, IL — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Joliet prohibits dog owners from permitting their dog to bark, growl, howl, or whine in a loud manner disturbing others under Section 6-29, but only after the owner has received prior notice that the barking has previously disturbed neighbors.
Joliet Code of Ordinances Section 6-29 makes it unlawful for an owner or keeper of a dog to permit the dog to bark, growl, howl, or whine in a loud manner disturbing the quiet, peace, and peaceful enjoyment of other persons on the same, adjoining, or nearby property, if the owner or keeper has received prior notice that the dog's conduct has on one or more prior occasions disturbed those persons. Notice can be given orally or in writing by any person on the same, adjoining, or nearby property, or by an agent or employee of the city. This notice-first requirement means that a first-time complaint alone does not trigger a violation; the owner must have been previously informed.
Fines up to $750 per offense under Section 1-8. Repeat offenders may face escalating enforcement through animal control.
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