How do I purchase a Dog License?
On the internet go to www.chesco.org, under “Services” click on Dog Licenses or call 610-344-6000
Does the Township have an ordinance regarding barking dogs or other disturbing animal noises?
East Brandywine Township passed Ordinance 92-1 on June 15, 1992 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE EAST BRANDYWINE TOWNSHIP PROHIBITING THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS MAKING DISTURBING NOICES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
The Ordinance says in part “It shall be illegal within East Brandywine Township for any person or persons to own, possess, harbor, or control any animal or bird which makes any noise continuously and/or incessantly for a period of ten minutes or makes such noise intermittently for one-half hour or more which results in a noise disturbance to any person at any time of the day or night regardless of whether the animal or bird is physically situated in or upon private property, said noise disturbance being a nuisance; provided, that at the time the animal or bird is making such noise no person is trespassing or threatening to trespass upon private property in or upon which the animal or bird is situated nor is there any other legitimate cause which justifiably provoked the animal or bird.”
For a copy of the full Ordinance or information on how to file a formal a complaint, please contact the Brandywine Regional Police or East Brandywine Township.
How many domestic animals can I have on a residential property?
Section 399-85.D of the Land Use Code related to Keeping of Animals states:
D. Keeping of Small Domestic Animals
The raising or keeping of small animals on lots of less than twenty (20) acres shall be permitted provided the following standards are met:
1. Small animals refer to those kept in a hutch or similar animal house, including, but not limited to rabbits, chickens, and ducks.
2. Any lot on which the raising or keeping or small animals is to be practiced shall have a minimum gross and net lot area of one (1) acre.
3. The total number of small animals shall not exceed one (1) per each one-fifth (1/5) acre of lot area.
4. Fencing or an enclosed animal house structure shall be installed. An animal house structure shall comply with the setback requirements for accessory structures in the applicable base zoning district.
5. Household pets which generally are kept within a dwelling unit, including but not limited to dogs, cats, hamsters, and birds, shall not exceed ten (10) such animals on the property. In addition, no lot shall contain: [i] more than six (6) cats; [ii] more than four (4) dogs, except that puppies from a littler born on the property shall not be included in this limit until four (4) months following birth. The keeping of such household pets shall not be subject to the terms of Subsection 1-4, above.
6. Where dogs are being: [1] bred and raised commercially for resale, and/or [2] commercially boarded for another owner, such operation shall be considered a kennel, as defined and regulated by this chapter.
7. The terms of this section are intended to be separate and distinct from those of Section 399-85-B regarding small-scale keeping of livestock.
8. On properties of twenty (20) acres or greater, the regulation in Subsections A-E, above, shall not apply and the keeping of such animals shall be subject to applicable regulations for agricultural use.
There may be other Ordinances or Regulations that pertain to your particular situation. For further information please contact the Township at 610-269-8230.
How many acres to do you need to keep a horse?
Section 399-86.B.2 states:
B. Small Scale Keeping of Livestock
Small-scale keeping of livestock shall be practiced only in accordance with the terms of this section.
3. Minimum lot area. Any lot on which small-scale keeping of livestock is to be practiced shall have a minimum gross and net lot area of one acre. Further, such lot shall contain a minimum of one (1) acre of land, exclusive of buildings and impervious surfaces, for each Animal Unit that is housed or pastured on the lot. The land designated as qualifying acreage for each Animal Unit shall be used exclusively for the animal(s) of the small-scale livestock use proposed, and such open area shall be covered and maintained entirely in natural vegetation.
There may be other Ordinances or Regulations that pertain to your particular situation. For further information please contact the Township at 610-269-8230.
Who do I contact for a deer or other large animal along the roadway?
You may contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission at 610-926-3136. If they can’t help you, please contact the Brandywine Regional Police at 610-260-4300.
What do I do if I have wild animal problems such as a sick raccoon or skunk on my property?
You may contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission or you can call Wildlife Solutions at 610-518-0329. There will be a charge to residents who use Wildlife Solutions, as they are a private company.
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