Barking dog rules in Newark, NJ — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Newark Ch. 20:3 prohibits harboring any animal that creates noise disturbance across residential property lines. A dog barking continuously for 10 minutes or intermittently for 30 minutes constitutes a violation.
Newark's noise code specifically defines barking dog violations: continuous barking for 10 minutes OR intermittent barking for 30 minutes that creates noise disturbance across a residential property line is prohibited. Dog licensing required under NJ state law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.1). Fines: $100/$250/$500 escalating.
$100 (1st), $250 (2nd), $500 (3rd+).
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