Springfield, IL Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)

Springfield addresses barking dogs through its Animal Control chapter rather than the general noise sections. Section 91.16(a) provides that 'The owner or keeper shall not suffer or permit any animal to cause a disturbance as defined in section 91.01,' and section 91.16(b) declares the repetitious disturbance of any neighborhood or person a nuisance. Section 91.01 defines a 'Disturbance' as 'A disturbance caused by an animal, that is distressing or loud or unusual in nature and disturbs the peace or quiet of any place, neighborhood, family or persons in the city, that lasts longer than ten minutes, and is documented by law enforcement or animal control.' For a first or second disturbance, officers may issue a citation (section 91.16(c)); on a repetitious disturbance, animal control may cite for nuisance and impound the animal to the Sangamon County Animal Pound (sections 91.16(d)-(e)).