§ 8.04.080. Disturbance of peace by dogs.

It is declared that the persistent or constant barking, howling, whining, snarling or growling or any such sound by a dog constitutes a public nuisance by disturbing the peace and quiet of a neighborhood.

No owner of a dog and no person keeping, harboring or having a dog on property occupied by that person, whether the person is a resident or not of the property, shall allow the dog to persistently and constantly bark, howl, whine, snarl, growl or make other such sound. For purposes of this provision "persistent or constant" shall mean the barking, howling, whining, snarling, growling or any such sound continually for at least three minutes and with only brief or no interruptions within the three-minute period, or the barking, howling, whining, snarling, growling or any such sound continually within a thirty minute period with periodic or short intervals between the barking, howling, whining, snarling, growling or any such sound.

An owner of a dog and a person keeping, harboring or having a dog on property during the time that the dog is a public nuisance by disturbing the peace and quiet of a neighborhood may be issued a citation or a summons to appear in court. A citation issued by an animal control officer shall identify the amount of the fine and command the person to appear in court unless the fine is paid prior to the court date.

The penalty for violating the ordinance codified in this section shall be a fine as set by resolution of the governing body.

(Ord. No. 2105-8-22, 12-12-2011; Ord. No. 2139-8-23, 1-13-2014)