This week the City Council changed the City’s ordinance regulating nuisance dogs, establishing a new hearing procedure and fine structure.
https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2011/11-0922_ord_181930.pdf
Before, a citation could only be issued for licensed dogs because the citation was attached to the license. The owner first had to be forced to get a license. Under the new code, Animal Control officers can now issue citations even if the dog is unlicensed. (The dog owner must still get a license.)
A dog is a “nuisance” if it barks continuously for 10 minutes or for 30 minutes in a three-hour period. The owner first receives a written warning allowing them to improve the situation. If it persists, a hearing is held where the owner could get a $250 fine for the first offense, $500 for a second offense and $1,000 for a third offense.
To report nuisance barking dogs, please call West Valley Animal Care Center at (888) 452-7381.
Anon Y. Mouse says:
Er, no you can’t call in a complaint.
Read the ordnance: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2011/11-0922_ord_181930.pdf
See section 53.63(a)(2):
“Complaints to the Department must be submitted in writing, and shall include the name, address and telephone number of the complainant(s) as well as the address of the dog owner and a description of the noise.”
After one written complaint, the Department is not required to hold a hearing unless, within 15 days of the first complaint, two more complaints are received. Of the two additional, one must be from another residence.
GHSNCadmin says:
I’m not sure where what I wrote is contradictory to what you quoted. I simplified the 6 page ordinance by stating “If it persists”. Thanks for being vigilant.