Barking dog rules in West Covina, CA — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
West Covina addresses barking dogs under its general noise ordinance (Article IV, Chapter 15) and animal control provisions (Chapter 6). Animal noise that is plainly audible at 50 feet from the property line is presumed a violation. The Inland Valley Humane Society provides animal control services.
West Covina does not have a standalone barking dog ordinance with specific duration thresholds like some neighboring cities. Instead, persistent barking falls under the general noise nuisance provisions of Chapter 15, Article IV. Under Section 15-94, noise plainly audible at 50 feet from the property line is presumed a violation. Chapter 6 (Animals and Fowl) addresses animal keeping and nuisance animals. The Inland Valley Humane Society and SPCA (IVHS) provides animal control services for West Covina under contract, handling complaints about nuisance barking. Complaints can be filed at (909) 623-9777. The enforcement process typically involves a complaint, investigation, warning notice to the animal owner, and escalation to citations if the problem persists.
Animal noise violations are addressed through administrative citations and the general noise ordinance penalty structure. Fines start at $100 for a first infraction. Repeat offenders may face misdemeanor charges. Chronic nuisance animals may be subject to removal orders.
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