Barking dog rules in Palm Bay, FL — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Palm Bay adopts Brevard County's animal control regulations under Chapter 90. Persistent barking for 30 consecutive minutes or longer when not in a noise-baffling enclosure is unlawful. Complaints go through Brevard County Animal Services.
Under Palm Bay Code Chapter 90, the city adopts Brevard County Chapter 14 animal control regulations. It is unlawful for an owner or caretaker to allow an animal to bark, howl, or make sounds persistently or continuously for 30 minutes or longer when not in an enclosure sufficient to baffle loud noises. 'Persistently or continuously' means non-stop utterances for 30 consecutive minutes with individual interruptions of less than 30 seconds. A nuisance animal is defined as one that disturbs the peace by habitually barking or howling.
First complaint results in a warning letter from Animal Services. Second complaint triggers an Animal Enforcement Officer visit and affidavits. Continued violations may result in fines and restraint or removal orders.
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