It shall be unlawful for any person, whether owner, or anyone having charge, custody or control thereof, shall permit a dog to bark, bay, cry, whine or howl or make any noise continuously and/or incessantly in an excessive, habitual or untimely fashion for such a duration that it annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities residing in or occupying premises in close proximity to the premises on which the animal is located; however, a dog will not be deemed a “barking dog” if, at the time the dog is barking or making any other noise, a person is trespassing or threatening to trespass upon private property where the dog is situated or for any other legitimate cause which teased or provoked the dog. In the case of multiple animals at one location, it shall not be necessary to single out which specific dog committed a noise nuisance. It shall be sufficient to demonstrate that the noise emanated from the premises.
(Ord. 388, passed 2-13-2001) Penalty, see § 90.99