Noise FAQs
WHAT IS NUISANCE BARKING? Nuisance barking is defined as a dog barking so much that it interrupts the daily life of others in the community. Click HERE to file a complaint.
Review the barking dog complaint process along with important phone numbers related to animal nuisances by clicking HERE.
Construction and landscaping start/stop times.
State law limits what restrictions municipalities can place on construction activity. Please click HERE for the most recent statutorily-imposed limits.
Home-based businesses.
Home-based businesses are not allowed to generate noise that is disruptive to neighbors. Click HERE to submit a request for service.
Traffic noise.
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Noise Team works to reduce traffic noise impacts on communities, particularly for federal projects, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
For additional details or to learn about local noise mitigation efforts, click HERE to visit the Maricopa County Department of Transportation.