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First talk to your neighbor. Many dog owners do not realize how much aggravation their dogs are causing. Don't try and talk when you are mad, be polite. When they refuse to control the barking then pursue your legal rights as outlined below.
According to the City Municipal Code, it is illegal to allow any animal to continuously bark, howl or otherwise disturb the peace. Officers can issue a citation to the owner if a citizen is willing to sign a complaint for allowing an animal to bark continuously. Certain conditions must be met in order for the owner to maintain custody of the animal. The violation of these conditions shall be cause for a citation and may result in the impoundment of the animal.
If you would like to report a violation of this ordinance, call the Action Center at 297-2535, Monday through Friday (closed holidays) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or contact the Emergency Operations Center at 297-2255 when the Action Center is closed. Be sure to give the address at which the dog resides and the time of day/night during which the dog is allowed to bark continuously.
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