Penn Hills prohibits wild and exotic animals in residential areas. PA Game Commission requires permits for native wildlife; venomous reptiles and large carnivores are banned outright.
Pennsylvania prohibits possession of exotic wildlife without a PA Game Commission permit under 34 Pa.C.S. 2961. 'Exotic wildlife' includes lions, tigers, bears, wolves, coyotes, cougars, and other non-domesticated species; venomous reptiles are regulated under 34 Pa.C.S. 2927. Penn Hills enforces the state framework plus its own general farm-animal/livestock restrictions under Chapter 27 zoning, which limit farm and exotic animals to parcels typically 5+ acres and away from residential dwellings. Commercial exhibitors additionally need a USDA Class C license. Permitted animals: standard domesticated pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, common cage birds, small non-venomous reptiles, small rodents, aquarium fish). Even where state law would allow a permit, Penn Hills zoning can still prohibit possession based on lot size and neighboring uses.
PA Game Commission citation up to $500 per day plus seizure under 34 Pa.C.S. 2961. Penn Hills zoning violation: $100-$500 plus immediate removal order. Criminal charges possible for venomous-reptile possession.
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