Animal Ordinances in Westchester County, NY (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Westchester County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Westchester County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Dog Leash Laws
In Westchester County parks, dogs must be licensed and kept on a leash no longer than six feet, with unleashed animals subject to impoundment.
Westchester County Parks Require Dogs on Leash
Some RestrictionsWestchester County Code § 765.51
No person owning or being custodian or having control of any animal shall cause or permit such animal to roam, go or be at large in any park, and any such animal found at large may be impounded. The foregoing notwithstanding, dogs properly licensed and restrained by a leash not exceeding six feet in length may, except in areas hereinafter specified, be brought into a park. In no event shall dog...
Animal Ordinances by City in Westchester County
3 cities in Westchester County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Westchester County ordinances
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