Barking dog rules in Paramus, 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.
Paramus Chapter 309 prohibits keeping any bird, dog, or other animal whose frequent, habitual, or long-continued noise disturbs the peace, comfort, or repose of neighbors or passersby on Borough streets.
Under Chapter 309 of the Borough Code, no person may keep, harbor, or maintain any bird, dog, or other animal that, by frequent, habitual, or long-continued noise, annoys or disturbs the peace, comfort, or repose of any person in the neighborhood or any individual using nearby streets and highways. Complaints are typically initiated by neighbors and investigated by the Paramus Police Department. Violations carry penalties under § 1-15 of the Code, and each day the disturbance continues counts as a separate offense.
Allowing a dog to bark continuously for extended periods, harboring birds or other animals that habitually create disturbing noise affecting neighbors or pedestrians.
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