Utica, NY Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)
Barking dog rules in Utica, NY, also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances, define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Key Facts
- Code section
- Sec. 2-15-58(1)
- Covers
- Animals and birds
- Trigger
- Frequent or continued sounds
- Meter needed?
- No, specific-noise prohibition
- State dog law
- NY Ag & Markets Art. 7
Summary
It is unlawful in Utica to own or harbor any animal or bird that frequently or continuously howls, barks, meows, squawks or makes other sounds creating a noise disturbance. Animal noise is listed as a specifically prohibited noise under the city noise code.
Animals and birds. It shall be unlawful to own or harbor any animal or bird which frequently or for continued duration howls, barks, meows, squawks or makes other sounds which create a noise disturbance prohibited by this division.
Full Breakdown
Section 2-15-58(1) of the noise division makes it unlawful to own or harbor any animal or bird which frequently or for continued duration howls, barks, meows, squawks or makes other sounds that create a prohibited noise disturbance. This is one of the enumerated "specific noises prohibited," so it can be enforced without a decibel measurement. New York Agriculture and Markets Law Article 7 separately governs dog licensing and dangerous dogs statewide, but the barking-noise rule itself is Utica city code.
Violations & Fines
Enforced as a codified-ordinance violation (Sec. 2-15-59); a chronically barking animal may also be declared a public nuisance and abated under Sec. 2-15-60.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does one bark count?
Which sounds are covered?
Sources & Official References
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