Tarpon Springs Chapter 4 governs animals, and persistent barking that disturbs neighbors is treated as a noise nuisance enforceable by the Police Department and Code Enforcement.
Chapter 4 of the Tarpon Springs Code defines dogs and household pets and sets standards for animal control. Persistent or habitual barking, howling, or whining that disturbs the peace of any neighborhood may be cited as a public nuisance under Chapter 4 and the Chapter 12 loud-and-raucous-noise standard. Owners are expected to control their animals at all times. Tarpon Springs coordinates with Pinellas County Animal Services for impoundment and dangerous-dog issues. Repeat complaints frequently require a written log of disturbances and may proceed to a Code Enforcement Board hearing for fines if barking continues.
Initial warnings are issued; ongoing violations bring fines through Code Enforcement and may rise to nuisance abatement or referral to Pinellas County Animal Services.
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