Showing ordinances that apply to North Highlands, CA
North Highlands is an unincorporated community (population 49,327) in Sacramento County, California. Because North Highlands is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Sacramento County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The barking dogs rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Sacramento County Code 9.36 classifies a dog that barks continuously for 30 minutes or intermittently for 60 minutes as a public nuisance. Animal Services handles enforcement.
Under Title 9 (Animals) of the Sacramento County Code, habitual barking, howling, or yelping constitutes a public nuisance. A formal complaint requires two neighbors (from separate households) to sign a sworn statement. Bradshaw Animal Services investigates and may issue warnings, citations, and ultimately declare a nuisance animal, which can require removal. Fines begin at 50 dollars and escalate to 500 dollars for repeat offenses.
First: warning letter. Second: 50 to 100 dollars. Third and beyond: 250 to 500 dollars and potential animal removal order.
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