Marysville, WA Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)
Barking dog rules in Marysville, WA, 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
- Governing section
- MMC § 6.76.060(1)
- Exempt
- Shelters, kennels, pet shops, vet clinics
- First violation
- $250 civil infraction
- Enforced by
- Marysville Police Dept.
Summary
Marysville treats frequent, repetitive, or continuous animal noise that disturbs neighbors as a public nuisance, though sounds from lawfully run shelters, kennels, pet shops, and vet clinics are exempt.
Frequent, repetitive or continuous noise made by any animal which unreasonably disturbs or interferes with peace, comfort and repose of property owners or possessors, except that such sounds shall be exempt when originating from lawfully operated animal shelters, kennels, pet shops, and veterinary clinics;
(2) The frequent, repetitive or continuous sounding of any horn or siren attached to a motor vehicle, except as a warning of danger or as specifically permitted or required by law;
(3) The creation of frequent, repetitive or continuous noise in connection with the starting, operation, repair, rebuilding, or testing of any motor vehicle, motorcycle, off-highway vehicle, or internal combustion engine within Class A EDNA, so as to unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of owners or possessors of real property;
(4) Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on or near the public streets, particularly between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or at any time and place so as to unreasonably disturb or interfere with peace, comfort and repose of owners or possessors of real property;
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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4922912; v1 updated 2026-06-08; through 06-08-2026).
Full Breakdown
Marysville Municipal Code § 6.76.060(1) defines frequent, repetitive, or continuous noise from any animal that unreasonably disturbs or interferes with the peace, comfort, and repose of property owners or possessors as a public nuisance. Lawfully operated animal shelters, kennels, pet shops, and veterinary clinics are specifically exempt. Marysville Police enforces the provision; a first violation is a $250 civil infraction under MMC § 6.76.090, and a repeat within 24 hours of a citation or police warning becomes a misdemeanor.
Violations & Fines
A dog or other animal making frequent, repetitive, or continuous noise that unreasonably disturbs neighbors; a public-nuisance violation under MMC § 6.76.060(1).
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