Barking dog rules in Tybee Island, GA — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Savannah defines a barking dog as one that barks, bays, cries or howls continuously for 10 minutes, or intermittently for a half hour or more, disturbing any person at any time of day or night. Harboring such an animal is prohibited.
City of Savannah §9-2039 makes it unlawful to own, possess, or harbor any animal or fowl that howls, barks, or emits sounds unreasonably loud or disturbing to the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. A 'barking dog' is one that barks, bays, cries, howls, or makes other noise continuously for 10 minutes, or intermittently for one-half hour or more, disturbing any person day or night, regardless of whether it is on private property. An exception applies if a person is trespassing or threatening to trespass, or another legitimate cause teased or provoked the dog.
Misdemeanor under Savannah §9-2041; abatement may be ordered and each continuing day is a separate offense.
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