03/31/2022
It has come to the board’s attention that we have had some animal noise issues related to various units in our community. While our bylaws do not have specific rules and regulations around noise levels, it is our responsibility as owners to be respectful to each other in our community. Based on OCMD code, the following is the technical remedy that is available to an owner related to a noisy animal:
Chapter 6, Sec. 6-3. - Disturbance of persons.
(a) It shall be unlawful for an owner or person having possession of an animal or any other person to allow an animal to disturb the quiet of a person or neighborhood by barking, whining, howling, crying, squawking, whistling or any other unreasonably loud noise in a continuous manner.
(b) A violation of the provisions of this section shall be a municipal infraction subject to the provisions of section 1-8.
(Code 1999, § 6-3; Ord. No. 2000-28, 9-5-2000).
Municipal infractions are punishable by a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $1,000.00.
That being said, if ask that you attempt to resolve the situation amicably and if you would like the board to reach out to the unit owner your behalf or anonymously, please email the President or Secretary with your specific situation and we will address send a courtesy email to the owner asking that they attempt to resolve the situation. If you have any questions, please to do not hesitate to reach out.
Thank you,
Triton’s Trumpet - Board of Directors