A. It shall be unlawful to keep, harbor or possess an animal which disturbs the peace and quiet of others by making loud, frequent, or habitual barking, yelping, howling, baying, yipping, crying, whining, mewing, or making any other loud noises so that the same may be heard beyond the premises where the animal is kept or harbored. Provided, however, the owner, possessor, or harborer shall first be notified verbally or in writing of the disturbance of another, either by the person disturbed or by a peace officer.

B. A violation of this section is a noncriminal municipal offense.

C. Provocation of a dog whose noise is complained of is an affirmative defense to any charge for violation of subsection (A) of this section. (Ord. 529 §1, 2005; Amended Ord. 713 §3, 2017; Amended Ord. 792 §5, 2021)