Utah County, UT Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)
Barking dog rules in Utah County, 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
- Code
- Utah County Code Chapter 5 – Animal Control
- Standard
- Persistent, continuous barking constituting a public nuisance
- Enforcement
- Utah County Animal Control / Sheriff's Office
- Topic
- Barking Dogs
Summary
Persistent barking that constitutes a public nuisance is enforceable under Utah County animal control ordinances and Utah state nuisance law. The Utah County Animal Control Division handles complaints.
5-2-13. Public nuisance. The introduction, possession or maintenance of any animal, or the allowing of any animal to be in contravention of this Chapter is, in addition to being unlawful, hereby declared to be a public nuisance. (a) Any animal which does any of the following shall be deemed a nuisance: (1) Causes damage to the property of anyone other than its owner or custodian; ... (6) Barks, whines, or howls, or makes other disturbing noises in an excessive, continuous, or untimely fashion; (7) Molests passersby or chases passing vehicles; (8) Attacks other domestic animals; (9) Otherwise acts so as to constitute a nuisance or public nuisance under the provisions of Chapter 10, Title 76, Utah Code Annotated (1953).
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Full Breakdown
Utah County Code Chapter 5 (Animal Control Regulations) governs animal behavior in unincorporated areas. Persistent, continuous barking that creates a public disturbance or nuisance is prohibited. The Utah County Animal Control Division (associated with the Sheriff's Office) responds to barking dog complaints. Repeated violations may result in citations or court proceedings. Animals must be properly confined and not allowed to run at large in unincorporated areas.
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