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South Jordan, UT Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Barking dog rules in South Jordan, 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.

Key Facts

Citation
South Jordan City Code § 6.08.020(A)(3)
First offense
Infraction
Repeat offense (5 yrs)
Class B misdemeanor
Standard
Excessive, continuous, or untimely noise
Liability
Owner strictly liable for damage

Summary

South Jordan makes it unlawful for an owner to let a dog or other animal bark, whine, or howl excessively, continuously, or at untimely hours; a first violation is an infraction under § 6.08.020.

It shall be unlawful for an owner or person responsible for an animal to fail to prevent the animal from: Causing damage to the property of a person not its owner; Defecating on any public sidewalk, park or building, or on any private property without the consent of the owner of such private property, unless the owner of or person responsible for such animal shall immediately and properly dispose of the defecation; Barking, whining or howling or making other disturbing noises in an excessive, continuous or untimely fashion; or Crossing onto the property of another unless the person responsible has permission of the owner of the affected property. Livestock: It shall be unlawful for any person owning or having custody, possession or control of any livestock to allow, either negligently or with specific intent, the livestock to run at large in or about public property or a roadway, where such is not permitted by law, or otherwise permit the animal to be herded, pastured or to go upon the ground of another without permission. Wild Animals: A "wild animal", as defined in this title, shall not be kept or harbored in an area of the city zoned for residential use. Penalty: The owner of or person responsible for an animal committing any of the acts named in subsection A, B, or C of this section is guilty of an infraction.

Full Breakdown

Under § 6.08.020(A)(3), an owner or person responsible for an animal must prevent it from 'barking, whining or howling or making other disturbing noises in an excessive, continuous or untimely fashion': grouped in the same subsection with bans on animals damaging others' property, defecating on public or private land without consent, and crossing onto a neighbor's property without permission. A first offense under this section is an infraction; anyone convicted again within five years for another offense under the section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. The owner also remains strictly liable for any injury or damage the animal causes, in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Violations & Fines

A first excessive-barking violation is an infraction; a repeat offense within five years is a class B misdemeanor, and the owner remains strictly liable for any resulting injury or damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a barking dog illegal in South Jordan?
Yes. Section 6.08.020 makes it unlawful for an owner to let a dog bark, whine, or howl excessively, continuously, or at untimely hours; a first violation is an infraction.
What happens on a repeat barking-dog complaint in South Jordan?
If the owner is convicted again within five years, the offense becomes a class B misdemeanor instead of an infraction, per § 6.08.020.

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