§ 4-14.4. Barking dog civil complaint procedure.

(a)

A barking dog civil complaint is initiated by at least two (2) complainants from separate households filing a first complaint by mail on forms provided by the public health department.

(1)

Upon filing of an initial complaint by at least two (2) complainants from separate households, an animal control officer will make a personal visit with the dog owner or responsible person to offer information about a dog violation and civil fine and to provide education materials and information on dog training courses and trainers.

(2)

From the day of the visit, the dog owner or responsible person is allowed ten (10) days to remedy the barking violation.

(b)

If after ten (10) days from the day of the visit the barking violation continues, the original complainants must file a second complaint by mail on forms provided by the department.

(1)

Upon second complaint, the original complainants must sign a sworn affidavit, under penalty of perjury, that the dog barking is violating the county ordinance.

(2)

An animal control officer will then make a second visit with the dog owner or responsible person and may issue a civil citation for the barking dog violation.

(Ord. No. 2020, § 2, 2-28-12)