Right to Farm in Pittsburgh, PA (2026)
1 verified right to farm rules for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Pittsburgh's zoning code allows farming as "Agriculture (General)" only on lots of two acres or more, with a 50-foot setback for animal structures and limits on which animals qualify.
Pittsburgh Agricultural Zoning Standards
Some RestrictionsPittsburgh Code § 911.04.A.2(a)
Agriculture (General) shall be subject to the following standards: The site shall be at least two (2) acres in size; No structure, including beehives, chicken coops, or any similar accessory structures, except a dwelling unit shall be located within fifty (50) feet of any lot line; ... The keeping of poultry birds, livestock, and domestic small farm animals shall be permitted within a securely ...
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