Milpitas, CA Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)

The Milpitas noise ordinance, Chapter 213, does not contain a dedicated barking-dog section. Instead, animal noise is reached two ways. First, the city's Animal Regulations in Title V, Chapter 210 address animal behaviors and nuisances (Chapter 210, Section 4, 'Animal Behaviors - Nuisances'). Second, Chapter 213's general prohibition applies: V-213-2.04 defines 'Disturbing Noise' as any sound that disturbs the peace and quiet of a reasonable person of normal sensitivity, and although the illustrative list emphasizes amplified sound, machinery, and shouting, the residential noise limits in V-213-3 apply to any disturbing noise crossing a property line - including continuous barking. That means a barking dog audible 50 feet from the property line between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (or 100 feet during the day) can be treated as a prima facie nuisance under V-213-3.03, and the 65 dB / +3 dB-over-ambient residential cap in V-213-3.01 also applies. Animal-related enforcement in Santa Clara County is handled in coordination with the county's animal services program, which provides field response and shelter services for Milpitas. For confirmation of the exact Chapter 210 nuisance language and any logging requirements, residents should consult the Municode text directly.