Vacaville, CA Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)

Chapter 6.20 of the Vacaville Municipal Code (Animal Nuisances) addresses barking dogs and other noisy animals. The chapter provides that when affirmed in writing by three or more persons having separate residences in the neighborhood, or regularly employed in the neighborhood, or affirmed by an animal control officer, any animal that is a habitual nuisance by reason of trespassing, howling, barking, or other noise, damage to property, viciousness, or other annoyance shall be abated. The animal control officer first serves notice on the owner or custodian requiring abatement; if the nuisance is not abated, the animal may be impounded and further enforcement under Chapter 6.20 follows. Animal control services for Vacaville are coordinated with the Solano County Sheriff's Office Animal Care Division. Vacaville's general animal regulations are in Chapter 6.04 (Animal and Fowl Regulation), with dangerous-animal rules in Chapter 6.16. Where a barking dog disturbance also rises to a Chapter 8.10 noise nuisance affecting the broader neighborhood, the public-nuisance abatement track may also apply.