6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Bucks County permits backyard chickens and livestock subject to municipal zoning. Most Bucks townships allow 4-6 hens with setback requirements; roosters are widely prohibited in residential zones. Larger livestock restricted to agricultural zones. PA Right to Farm Act (3 P.S. §951) protects bona fide farming operations.
PA Dog Law (3 P.S. §459-101+) applies countywide requiring annual license and providing at-large enforcement. Dog wardens enforce statewide law. Individual townships set additional leash requirements. Bucks County SPCA supports animal welfare. License through county treasurer.
PA state law (3 P.S. §459-507-A) explicitly prohibits municipalities from banning or limiting specific dog breeds. No breed-specific legislation permitted anywhere in Bucks County. State dangerous dog law (Section 502-a) applies uniformly based on behavior.
No county-level beekeeping ordinance. PA Bee Law (3 P.S. §2101+) requires apiary registration with PA Dept. of Agriculture. Individual township zoning codes may regulate beekeeping. Bucks County has significant agricultural areas where beekeeping is common.
No county-level exotic pet ordinance. PA Game Commission (34 Pa.C.S. Ch. 29) regulates exotic wildlife statewide. Individual township animal control ordinances may add local restrictions. Bucks County Health Department addresses animal-related health concerns.
Pennsylvania prohibits intentional feeding of bears and elk statewide under PA Game Commission regulations. Deer feeding is restricted in Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management areas; Bucks County is not currently in a DMA.
4 cities in Bucks County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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