Animal Ordinances in Lucas County, OH (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lucas County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Dog Leash Laws
Ohio law (ORC 955.21) requires every dog to be physically confined on the owner's premises by leash, fence, or enclosure, or kept under a person's reasonable control. Lucas County Canine Care & Control enforces running-at-large countywide.
Lucas County dog leash and running-at-large law
Some RestrictionsORC 955.21
No owner, keeper, or harborer of any dog shall fail at any time to do either of the following: (1) Keep the dog physically confined or restrained upon the premises of the owner, keeper, or harborer by a leash, tether, adequate fence, supervision, or secure enclosure to prevent escape; (2) Keep the dog under the reasonable control of some person.
Beekeeping
Lucas County sets no countywide beekeeping rule. Ohio law (ORC 909.02) requires every beekeeper to register their hives with the Ohio Department of Agriculture each year by June 1. Local hive placement follows city or township zoning.
Beekeeping allowed; state registration required
Some RestrictionsORC 909.02
Any person owning or possessing bees shall on or before the first day of June of each year, or thereafter within thirty days after coming into ownership or possession of bees, or upon moving bees into this state from outside the state, file with the director of agriculture an application for registration.
Animal Ordinances by City in Lucas County
1 cities in Lucas County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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