Barking dog rules in Oxford, MA — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
No county ordinance. Dog and animal noise complaints are handled by individual city and town animal control officers. Each municipality sets its own nuisance standards under MGL c. 140.
Worcester County animal control addresses barking complaints when dogs bark excessively or continuously. Dog licensing is required through the town/city clerk per MGL c.140 §155. Dogs must be under control at all times (MGL c.140 §157). Residents should document incidents with dates, times, and recordings. Complaints are handled by the animal control officer. Persistent cases may proceed to hearing. MGL c.140 §157 allows selectmen/mayor to order restraint of nuisance dogs.
Warning first. Municipal fines $25 to $300. Selectman/mayor may order restraint. Court-ordered remediation possible.
Worcester County, MA
No county commercial vehicle parking ordinance. Restrictions on commercial vehicle parking in residential zones are set by individual municipalities under lo...
Worcester County, MA
No county RV parking rule. Individual cities/towns regulate storage of recreational vehicles. Check each municipality's zoning ordinance for on-street and dr...
Worcester County, MA
No county parking ordinance. Street parking rules are set by individual municipalities. Contact your city or town public works or police department for local...
Worcester County, MA
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Oxford, MA
Oxford's Zoning By-Law (https://www.town.oxford.ma.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif4836/f/uploads/zoning_bylaw_with_cover_-_index_2.pdf) and General By-Laws set fence...
Worcester County, MA
Massachusetts has a spite fence statute (MGL c.49 §21) but no shared fence cost law. Each owner is responsible for their own fence.
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