Barking dog rules in Kaneohe, HI — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
ROH §7-2.3 makes it a civil violation for a Kaneohe dog owner to permit persistent barking, howling, or whining that unreasonably disturbs neighbors, with defenses for provocation or trespass.
Kaneohe's mix of larger lots mauka of Kamehameha Highway and denser neighborhoods near Kaneohe Bay produces steady barking complaints. ROH Chapter 7 Article 2 defines animal nuisance, and the Hawaiian Humane Society, under contract with the City and County of Honolulu, investigates complaints. Written complaints from two or more households carry the most weight. Owners may defend by showing the dog was responding to a trespasser, provocation, or threat to persons or property. Repeat violations can support a dangerous-dog designation in extreme cases.
Civil fines typically start at $50 and escalate to $500 for repeat offenses within 12 months.
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