Bristol Borough has no breed-specific legislation. PA state law (3 P.S. §459-507-A) explicitly prohibits municipalities from banning or limiting specific breeds. A 2011 BSL proposal was inconsistent with state law. PA dangerous dog law applies uniformly to all breeds.
Bristol Borough does not have breed-specific legislation. In 2011, Bristol Borough Council considered a BSL proposal including muzzle requirements for pit bulls and dogs over 25 pounds, but Pennsylvania state law (3 P.S. §459-507-A) explicitly prohibits local breed-specific ordinances. The statute states that local ordinances dealing with dogs may not prohibit or otherwise limit a specific breed. Reading, PA had its breed-specific dangerous dog law struck down by a court for violating this state provision. Pennsylvania's statewide dangerous dog law (Section 502-a) applies uniformly to all breeds based on behavior, not breed. Dogs classified as dangerous under state law must be muzzled, restrained, microchipped, spayed/neutered, registered ($500/year), and insured ($50,000 liability).
Dangerous dog violations per state law regardless of breed. BSL ordinances unenforceable under PA law.
Bristol, PA
Bristol Borough regulates construction noise through general excessive noise ordinance (Ch. 10). No separate construction hour limits found; general prohibit...
Bristol, PA
Bristol Borough Ch. 10 (Excessive Noise) prohibits unnecessary or excessive noise detrimental to health, safety, or public peace. Truck idling restricted 10 ...
Bristol, PA
Bristol Borough Ch. 2, Part 3 (Noisy Animals, Ord. 1005, 7/14/1986) regulates excessive animal noise. Borough Council declared excessive sound detrimental to...
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Bristol Borough Ch. 27 requires unlicensed vehicles/trailers in commercial/industrial zones to be stored in enclosed buildings. Off-street loading requiremen...
Bristol, PA
Bristol Borough Ch. 27 limits RVs to one per residential lot in R-1, R-1A, and R-2 districts, max 9% of lot area. RVs may not be used for living or sleeping....
Bristol, PA
Bristol Borough Ch. 27 requires off-street parking per Table 27-7-A by use type. All parking areas must be separated from roads by raised curbs or barriers. ...
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