Barking dog rules in Selma, CA — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Selma addresses barking dogs under Section 6-2-10, which prohibits excessive noise and nuisance from animals. Dogs causing repeated disturbances through loud, frequent, or habitual barking may be declared a nuisance. The city limits the number of dogs per household.
Selma Municipal Code Title VI, Chapter 2 (Animals) governs animal-related noise. Section 6-2-10 (Excessive Noise; Nuisance) prohibits any animal from causing annoyance or disturbance by loud, frequent, or habitual barking, howling, or other noise. The animal control officer has authority under Section 6-2-6 and 6-2-7 to investigate complaints and take enforcement action. Section 6-2-9 limits the number of dogs allowed per household. All dogs must be properly licensed and cared for under Section 6-2-8 (Animal Care). Barking dog complaints are handled by the Selma Police Department. Persistent violations may result in the animal being declared a public nuisance. The city also works with the Fresno County SPCA for animal control services. In Selma's agricultural setting, complaints often involve working dogs on adjacent farmland as well as residential pets.
Animal nuisance violation under SMC 6-2-10. Repeated offenses may result in animal being impounded under SMC 6-2-3. Failure to license dogs is a separate violation.
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