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Haverford, PA

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Animal Ordinances

Pet Limits

Some Restrictions

In Haverford Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, no more than four dogs aged three months or older can be kept in a home on a lot under one acre, or at any business or industrial…

Chickens & Livestock

Significant Restrictions

Haverford Township allows up to four pet chickens for noncommercial egg production in the backyard of a property on less than one acre. Roosters are banned, the coop must sit 20 feet…

Wildlife Feeding

Significant Restrictions

Haverford Township bans feeding, harboring or sheltering feral cats and wild animals, and bans leaving food or water unattended outdoors where it would attract them. Bird baths…

Dog Leash Laws

Some Restrictions

In Haverford Township, any dog off its owner's property must be on a lead not exceeding six feet, held by a person strong and mature enough to control it. A dog on the owner's premises…

Bird Protection

Light Restrictions

In Haverford Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, § 126-3L of the Park Ordinance bars anyone from annoying, injuring or killing animals or birds in a Township park, disturbing…

Cat Rules

Some Restrictions

In Haverford Township an owner or harborer of a cat or feral cat cannot knowingly or negligently let it defecate or urinate on streets, sidewalks, public areas or any private property…

Exotic Pets

Heavy Restrictions

Haverford Township bans keeping any pig, hog or porcine animal and prohibits a printed list that includes poisonous animals, apes, bears, big cats, coyotes, deer, wolves, crocodilians…

Coyote Management

Significant Restrictions

Haverford Township bans feeding, harboring or sheltering wild animals, which covers coyotes and deer, and bars leaving food or water unattended on property where it can attract them…

Veterinary Clinic Zoning

Some Restrictions

In Haverford Township, Pennsylvania, an office of a veterinarian, a veterinary hospital and a kennel are permitted by right only in the C-4 Highway Commercial District. The buildings…

Beekeeping

Some RestrictionsPennsylvania

Pennsylvania's Bee Law requires all beekeepers to register their colonies annually with the Department of Agriculture for inspection and disease control.

Breed Restrictions

Few RestrictionsPennsylvania

Pennsylvania state law prohibits municipalities from enacting breed-specific legislation that restricts dogs solely based on their breed or appearance.

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