Barking dog rules in Salt Lake City, 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.
Habitual barking for 15+ minutes continuously or 30+ minutes intermittently is a nuisance under SLC Code 8.04. Enforced by Salt Lake County Animal Services.
Salt Lake City contracts animal control to Salt Lake County Animal Services. Under SLC 8.04 and County Animal Ordinance, a dog that barks, howls, or yelps continuously for 15 minutes or intermittently for 30 minutes constitutes a public nuisance. Complainants must typically log incidents and may be asked to sign an affidavit. Fines start at $50 and escalate with repeat violations.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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