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Animal Ordinances in Lancaster, PA (2026)

1 verified animal ordinances for Lancaster, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dog Leash Laws

Lancaster requires dogs to be leashed and under control of their owner whenever off the owner's property. Chapter 97 of the City Code works in tandem with the Pennsylvania Dog Law (3 P.S. §459-101 et seq.), which mandates statewide confinement, annual county licensing, and rabies vaccination for all dogs three months and older.

Lancaster Dog Leash Law (Chapter 97 + PA Dog Law)

Some Restrictions