Barking dog rules in Tempe, AZ — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Tempe addresses barking dogs under both the noise ordinance (Chapter 20) and animal control regulations. Dogs that bark persistently and disturb neighbors can be declared a nuisance. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control handles enforcement.
Persistent barking that is audible at 50 feet or inside neighboring residences is a noise violation under Chapter 20. Tempe also works with Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) for animal nuisance complaints. Owners receive written notice before citations are issued. Documented patterns of disturbance from multiple complainants strengthen enforcement action.
Owners of nuisance barking dogs may face fines. Repeated violations can result in animal impoundment by MCACC. The city may also pursue noise ordinance citations as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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