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Marion County, OR Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Barking dog rules in Marion County, OR, also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances, define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.

Key Facts

Salem threshold
Barking 10 minutes or longer
Salem citation
SRC 93.020(b)
County standard
Plainly audible / dB limits
County night hours
10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Also handled by
Marion County Dog Control

Summary

Salem sets a clear standard: it is unlawful to keep any dog that barks, cries or makes other sound on a frequent, repetitive or continuous basis for ten minutes or longer. Marion County treats persistent barking as a noise disturbance under MCC 8.45.

City-specific rules exist: Salem has its own barking dogs rules that differ from Marion County's county-level regulations. If you live in Salem, check the city-specific page instead.

It shall be unlawful to keep, or to permit the keeping of, any dog or dogs that create any bark, cry, or other sound on a frequent, repetitive or continuous basis for ten minutes or longer.

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Full Breakdown

Salem Revised Code 93.020(b) is one of Oregon's most specific barking rules, defining a nuisance dog by a measurable ten-minute threshold rather than a subjective standard. In unincorporated Marion County, continuous barking that is plainly audible inside a neighbor's dwelling between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., or that exceeds the applicable decibel limits, is a noise disturbance under MCC 8.45.050 and 8.45.060. Barking complaints in the county may also be handled through Marion County Dog Control under the animal-control code, separate from the noise ordinance.

Violations & Fines

Salem barking violations are infractions (misdemeanor on repeat within six months). County noise violations are Class A violations under ORS Chapter 153.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can a dog bark before it's illegal in Salem?
Ten minutes. SRC 93.020(b) makes it unlawful to keep any dog that barks, cries or makes sound on a frequent, repetitive or continuous basis for ten minutes or longer.
Is there a specific bark-time limit in the county?
The county noise code uses a plainly-audible and decibel standard rather than a fixed minute count. Persistent barking may also be addressed under Marion County Dog Control.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Marion County

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