7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Backyard chickens are generally PROHIBITED in Philadelphia County. Philadelphia Code §10-112 bans keeping poultry, livestock, and fowl in residential areas without a farm license. Urban homesteading not permitted citywide.
Philadelphia County requires all dogs on leashes no longer than 6 feet when off owner property per Philadelphia Code §10-104. PA Dog Law 3 P.S. §459-305 requires confinement or control countywide.
Philadelphia County has NO breed-specific legislation. All dog regulations are behavior-based per PA Dog Law 3 P.S. §459-502-A. Pit bulls, Rottweilers, and other breeds are legal countywide.
Beekeeping is permitted in Philadelphia County under Philadelphia Code §10-108 with hive registration. PA Bee Law 3 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 requires registration with PA Department of Agriculture within 10 days of acquiring bees.
Philadelphia County prohibits most exotic and wild animals under Philadelphia Code §10-109. Banned: non-human primates, big cats, venomous reptiles, bears, wolves, and most constrictors over 6 feet.
Philadelphia County prohibits feeding wildlife that creates a public nuisance under Philadelphia Code §10-115. Feeding deer, feral cats without TNR program, and pigeons on public property restricted.
Philadelphia County limits households to 12 dogs or cats combined per Philadelphia Code §10-102. More than 12 animals requires a kennel license from the PA Department of Agriculture.
1 cities in Philadelphia County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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