Right to Farm in Bensalem, PA (2026)
1 verified right to farm rules for Bensalem, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Bensalem Township's R-A Rural District zoning allows agricultural or farm use (except piggeries) on lots of at least one net acre, requiring livestock or poultry buildings to sit at least 50 feet from the street and 25 feet from other property lines.
Bensalem R-A Rural District Farm Use Rules
Light RestrictionsBensalem Township Code §§ 232-109, 232-110, 232-111
R-A districts are designed to protect, preserve, and maintain existing agricultural, recreation, conservation and other open-space purposes. ... (2)Agricultural or farm use, except piggery, provided that any building used for keeping or raising livestock or poultry shall be situated not less than 50 feet from any street line and not less than 25 feet from any other property line. This use may i...
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