Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 6 — Sanitation and Health›Chapter 1 — Animal Control, Regulation, and Protection
Los Banos Municipal Code Art. 5 Animal Noise
Los Banos Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Banos
Cite as: Los Banos Municipal Code Article 5 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 6-1.5001. Animal noise citation—General.¶
(a) It is unlawful for any person to keep on any premises, any dog, fowl, or other animal, that habitually barks, bays, cries, howls, or makes any other noise so continuously or incessantly as to unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood or in such manner as to disturb or annoy persons in the neighborhood who are of ordinary sensibilities.
(b) Upon written complaint of two or more persons residing in different households within 300 feet of the location of the disturbance that a dog, fowl, or other animal habitually barks, bays, cries, howls, or makes any other noise so continuously or incessantly as to unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood, the Animal Control Officer shall notify the owner/custodian of the dog, fowl, or other animal that a complaint has been received and the person shall take whatever reasonable steps the Animal Control Officer deems necessary to alleviate the noise.
(c) The Animal Control Officer has the authority to issue an administrative citation to any responsible person for a violation of this section. A responsible person to whom a civil citation is issued shall be liable for and shall pay the fine or fines as set forth by resolution of the City Council.
(d) The Animal Control Officer may, prior to the issuance of a civil citation:
(1) Attempt to make personal contact with the responsible person(s) in person, by telephone or by letter in an effort to correct the problem.
(2) Issue a warning.
(3) Grant a reasonable extension period to permit time to correct the problem not to exceed 10 days.
(§ 2, Ord. 1153, eff. May 19, 2017)
§ 6-1.5002. Payment of animal noise civil fines.¶
Payment of an administrative penalty shall not excuse the violator from correcting the animal noise violation. The issuance of a civil citation and/or payment of a fine shall not bar the City from taking any other enforcement action regarding a violation that is not corrected, including issuing additional civil citations, issuing a written notice/abatement order, and/or filing a civil or criminal complaint.
(§ 2, Ord. 1153, eff. May 19, 2017)
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