Barking dog rules in Louisville, KY — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
LMCO Chapter 91 (Animals) addresses animal nuisances. Barking or howling dogs that unreasonably disturb the peace are subject to complaints investigated by Metro Animal Services. Owners can face warnings, civil citations, and fines up to $500 for persistent violations.
Under LMCO Chapter 91 (Animals), Louisville Metro regulates animals that create a nuisance to others. Dogs that bark, howl, or whine persistently in a manner that disturbs the comfort or repose of nearby residents may be reported to Metro Animal Services (MAS). MAS investigates complaints and may issue a written notice to abate. The general noise ordinance under Chapter 99 § 99.02 also applies to animal-generated noise that constitutes unreasonably loud or excessive disturbance. Persistent barking that continues after notice can result in civil citations and fines.
First complaint: written warning. Continued violations: civil citation. Violations of Chapter 91 animal control provisions (§§ 91.090–91.095) are Class A misdemeanors with fines up to $500 and/or imprisonment up to 12 months. Each day constitutes a separate offense.
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