Barking dog rules in Scottsdale, AZ — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Scottsdale prohibits keeping animals that create frequent or habitual noise disturbing the neighborhood under SRC Chapter 4 (Animals) and Sec. 4-17. Persistent barking complaints are enforced through Scottsdale Police and Maricopa County Animal Care and Control.
SRC Chapter 4, Article II regulates the keeping of domestic animals. Section 4-17 prohibits keeping any animal that is a frequent or habitual nuisance disturbing two or more persons in the neighborhood. Barking dog complaints are one of the most common code enforcement issues in Scottsdale's residential areas. Complaints are filed through Scottsdale Police non-emergency (480-312-5000) or Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. Officers investigate and may issue warnings before formal citations. Due to Scottsdale's many gated communities and luxury neighborhoods, HOA CC&Rs frequently impose additional pet noise restrictions. The special noise ordinance's 68 dB(A) threshold at quiet hours also applies to animal noise. Persistent offenders may face animal nuisance declarations with removal orders.
Civil violation. Fine up to $2,500. Animal may be declared a nuisance. Repeat offenses may result in animal removal orders.
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