Barking dog rules in Provo, UT — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Provo City Code §8.02.100 defines excessive barking as continuous noise for 10 minutes or intermittent barking for 30 minutes or more disturbing any person, at any time of day or night. Animal control may summarily impound a dog if no owner is present.
Provo City Code §8.02.100 (Nuisance Animals) classifies a dog as a nuisance if it barks, bays, cries, howls, or makes other noise continuously for 10 minutes, or intermittently for 30 minutes or more, disturbing any person — at any time including daytime. The rule applies regardless of whether the animal is on private property. Exceptions: no violation if the animal is barking because a person is trespassing or threatening to trespass, or if the animal is being teased or provoked. An animal control officer may summarily impound a dog that is barking excessively if the owner or custodian is not present to control the animal. A dog's bark can reach 90–100 dBA, exceeding the residential 85 dBA noise limit, giving additional grounds for complaint.
Nuisance animal citation under §8.02.100. Animal control may impound the dog if owner is absent. Fines apply for failure to control or reclaim the animal.
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