Noise Complaint Form (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Read all instructions before beginning this log.

This log must be kept in the following manner:

1. Be specific. (Example: “Dog barked all day.” WRONG “June 2, 1 a.m., barked 15 minutes.” RIGHT

2. Keep the log for 48 continuous hours. No longer, no less. It is not necessary to stay up all night to

monitor noise; just note when noise annoys you.

3. Indicate each and every time the noise is annoying and for how long the dog makes noise. Make sure you

verify that the dog in question is the dog making the noise.

4. To increase the possibility of legal action and charges being files, have additional witnesses from neighbors

or other residences complete these forms also. Otherwise, it may become a situation whereby it’s the dog

owner’s word against yours.

5. When the log is completed (after 48 hours) return to Animal Services.

A detailed, specific, and accurate log is absolutely necessary in order to resolve or prove a public

nuisance violation.

Dog Owner’s Name:____________________________________________

Dog Owner’s Address:__________________________________________

Dog’s Description:______________________________________________

Remember Detail, Accuracy, and Be Specific

Date

Time

Type

Duration

Date

Time

Type

Duration

Date

Time

Type

Duration

of noise

of Noise

of noise

noise

Read this before you sign: By signing this log, you are stating that at the time indicated on the log, the noise of this

particular dog in question was loud and annoyed or disturbed you personally. If legal action is taken and a trial set at the

City of Plano Municipal Court, you will be subpoenaed and required to testify based on your verification of the evidence

contained in the log.

Complainant’s Signature:______________________________________________________________________________

Print Name:_________________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________

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