The City of Springfield has several restrictions in its Municipal Code regarding dogs. Barking Dogs Springfield Municipal Code Section 5.420 prohibits continuous and annoying dog barking, whining, howling, or like sounds that continues for more than 15 minutes. Springfield’s Municipal Code which can be viewed online by clicking here states:

5.420 Barking Dogs/Continuous Annoyance.

No person shall unreasonably permit a dog to cause continuous annoyance as defined in section 5.402. The above offense is also punishable as a violation and may include a fine not exceeding $720.00 pursuant to SMC section 1.205.

5.402 Definitions.

Barking Dog, Continuous Annoyance. For purposes of violation of SMC Section 5.420; permitting a barking dog to cause continuous annoyance occurs when a person unreasonably permits a dog to cause continuous annoyance, alarm or disturbance for more than 15 minutes at any time of day or night, be it repeated barking, whining, howling or other like sounds which can be heard beyond the boundary of the owner’s property.

Maximum Number of Dogs Permitted Springfield Municipal Code Section 5.404 states that the maximum number of three adult dogs and their offspring of any number up to the age of four months may be kept per residential lot. Violations are punishable as a violation and may include a fine not exceeding $720.00. Dog waste Springfield Municipal Code Section 5.422 states that no dog keeper shall allow the dog to deposit dog feces on any improved property other than that of the dog keeper. It shall be a defense to this section if the dog keeper immediately removes the feces. Violations are punishable as a violation and may include a fine not exceeding $720.00. Enforcement and Fines The first referral to the City of Springfield may result in a warning and educational letter to the property owner. Second and subsequent violations may result in citations and fines of up to $720. Homeowners wishing to file a complaint regarding a barking dog must document and log the time period during which the animal barked continuously and then contact Springfield Police Department’s Animal Control Officer by calling (541) 726-3634. Springfield Police Department’s Animal Control Office is open from 8 to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Their address is 230 4th St, Springfield, OR 97477.