Barking dog rules in St. Clair Shores, MI — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
St. Clair Shores Code of Ordinances Section 22-26 (Noise) prohibits sounds that disturb the peace and comfort of neighboring properties. Subsection (5) specifically addresses the keeping of any animal that by any sound disturbs the peace and comfort of the neighborhood. Section 22-27 (Disturbing the Peace) provides parallel enforcement. Animal Control may also act under Chapter 4 (Animals).
St. Clair Shores (pop. 58,874, Macomb County) regulates noise and barking dogs through Chapter 22 of its Code of Ordinances at https://library.municode.com/mi/st._clair_shores/. Section 22-26 (Noise) prohibits any unreasonable, excessive, or unusual noise that disturbs the peace and comfort of neighboring properties. Subsection 22-26(5) specifically prohibits the keeping of any animal that by any sound — including continued or repeated barking, howling, yelping, or whining — disturbs the peace and comfort of the neighborhood. Section 22-27 (Disturbing the Peace) provides parallel enforcement language for any noise that disrupts a neighborhood. Chapter 4 (Animals) requires dogs to be licensed and provides for impoundment of animals causing repeated nuisance. The St. Clair Shores Police Department responds to active complaints (586-447-3336); persistent barking complaints can be submitted to Code Enforcement (simont@scsmi.net) for warning letters and follow-up citations. Best practices for owners: bring barking dogs inside between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., use anti-bark training collars or vet consultation for chronic barkers, and resolve disputes with neighbors before escalation.
Section 22-26 violations are typically civil infractions punishable by fines of $100-$500 per occurrence, with each day of continuing barking a separate offense. Repeat offenses may escalate to a misdemeanor citation under MCL 750.167 (disorderly persons). Animal Control may impound a dog declared a public nuisance after multiple citations.
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