Barking dog rules in Lancaster County, NE — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Harboring an animal or bird whose sounds create a noise disturbance across a residential property line is prohibited in Lincoln. The measurable standard is 65 dBA daytime (7 a.m.–10 p.m.) and 55 dBA at night (10 p.m.–7 a.m.). Zoos, the humane society and vets are exempt.
LMC 8.24.090(a)(3) makes it a violation to own, possess or harbor any animal or bird whose sounds create a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary or within a noise-sensitive zone. The property-line standards are 65 dBA (one-minute Leq) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 55 dBA at night. Public zoos, the humane society and licensed veterinarians are exempt. Barking complaints are handled by jointly-run Lincoln-Lancaster County Animal Control alongside the Health Department. Nebraska also authorizes local governments to regulate dogs under Neb. Rev. Stat. Chapter 54.
Misdemeanor: fine up to $500 or up to six months jail. Each day a barking disturbance continues is a separate offense.
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