Pets — Noise, Odors — Declared Nuisance
San Diego Municipal Code § 42.0712
in effect§42.0712 Pets — Noise, Odors — Declared Nuisance
The presence of obnoxious odors or unsanitary conditions, or the failure to muzzle or place in sound proof kennels all dogs barking excessively or to a degree that annoys the immediate neighborhood, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the Health Officer.
(“Pets — Noise, Odors — Declared Nuisance” added 2–10–1953 by O–5486 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter04/Ch04Art02Division07.pdf#page=6Fetched: 10/28/2026