Animal Ordinances in Union, NY (2026)
5 verified animal ordinances for Union, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
In the Town of Union outside the Villages of Endicott and Johnson City, livestock and poultry are permitted in a county-designated agricultural district and otherwise only in the Rural Residential District. Poultry needs a one-acre parcel, six birds per acre, no roosters under three acres, and a building permit for the coop and fence.
Town of Union Chicken and Livestock Keeping Rules
Significant RestrictionsTown of Union Code § 300-40.10
C. The keeping, sheltering, or maintenance of livestock and/or poultry, within an agricultural farming operation located in a county-designated agricultural district, which said district is recognized and subject to the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, shall be permitted. The keeping, sheltering, or maintenance of livestock and/or poultry, outside of a county designated agricultural ...
Dog Leash Laws
Under the Dog Control Law of the Town of Union, an owner cannot let a dog run at large unless the dog wears an adequate collar and leash, is accompanied by its owner or a responsible person, and stays under that person's full control. Dogs hunting with a hunter are the one written exception. Violations carry fines starting at $25 and seizure of the dog.
Union Town Dog Leash and Running at Large Rule
Some RestrictionsTown of Union Code § 71-5(A)
It shall be unlawful for any owner of any dog in the Town to: A. Permit or allow such dog to run at large, unless the dog is restrained by an adequate collar and leash and accompanied by its owner or a responsible person and under the full control of such owner or person. For the purpose of this article, a dog or dogs hunting in the company of a hunter or hunters shall be considered as accompan...
Cat Rules
In the Town of Union outside the Villages of Endicott and Johnson City, an owner cannot let a cat or other domestic animal howl or bark habitually, damage or foul another person's property, chase or attack people or animals, or soil public places. Anyone who provides food or shelter counts as the owner. Violations carry up to $250 or 15 days.
Union Town Cat and Domestic Animal Nuisance Rules
Some RestrictionsTown of Union Code § 71-13
It shall be unlawful for any owner of any cat or domestic animal to permit or allow such cat or domestic animal in the Town of Union outside the two villages to: A. Engage in habitual loud howling, barking, crying or whining or to conduct itself in such a manner so as to unreasonably and habitually annoy any person. B. Cause damage or destruction to property or commit a nuisance by defecating o...
Veterinary Clinic Zoning
Table 21-2 allows a veterinary clinic as of right in the Central Business (CB) and General Commercial (GC) districts and by special use permit in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Commercial Office (CO) districts. The same table allows a kennel only in GC, and only by special permit.
Town of Union NY Veterinary Clinic Zoning Rules
Some RestrictionsTown of Union Code § 300-21.3
§ 300-21.3. Uses. Uses are allowed in commercial and office zoning districts in accordance with Table 21-2. A. Uses identified with a "P" in Table 21-2 are permitted as-of-right in the subject zoning district, subject to compliance with all other applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. B. Uses identified with a "SP" in Table 21-2 may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with...
Bird Protection
In Town of Union parks in Broome County, New York, no person can hunt, pursue with dogs, trap or in any way molest a wild bird or animal found inside the park. The rule is Town of Union Code § 148-15(A) and covers Town park land outside the Villages of Endicott and Johnson City.
Town of Union Park Wild Bird Protection Rule
Some RestrictionsTown of Union Code § 148-15
§ 148-15. Hunting and fishing. A. No person within the confines of the park shall hunt, pursue with dogs, trap or in any way molest any wild bird or animal found within the confines of the park.
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