Barking dog rules in Moorpark, CA — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Moorpark has a dedicated Chapter 6.09 for barking dog nuisances and Section 17.53.070(D) in its noise ordinance. Owning or harboring any animal that frequently barks, howls, or makes sounds creating a noise disturbance across a property line is prohibited. The city has a formal administrative citation process specifically for barking dog complaints.
MMC Section 17.53.070(D) prohibits owning, possessing, or harboring any animal or bird that frequently or for long duration howls, barks, meows, squawks, or makes other sounds creating a noise disturbance across a residential or commercial property line. Chapter 6.09 establishes a separate administrative citation process for barking dogs. Under Section 6.09.020, it is unlawful for any person who owns, harbors, or keeps any animal to tolerate, permit, or allow the animal to repeatedly bark, howl, whine, crow, or make loud or unusual noises in a manner that disturbs the peace and quiet. Section 6.09.030 authorizes administrative citations for the public nuisance created by a barking dog. Section 6.09.040 allows for a formal public nuisance declaration with provisional rescission if the behavior is corrected.
The city issues administrative citations under Chapter 6.09 with escalating fines. A formal public nuisance declaration may be issued under Section 6.09.040. Contact Animal Control at (805) 517-6267 to file a barking dog complaint. Persistent violations may result in a requirement to remove the animal from the premises.
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