Pennsylvania Local Ordinances

Current Legislation

• Bill – 2025001 – WEST NORRITON, PA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2025-778 amends Chapter 2 (Animals) of the West Norriton, PA Code of Ordinances by adding a new Part 5 (Pet Stores) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in township pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  WEST NORRITON, PA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

  Bill Action:

  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION HELD ON 5/6/25 – ADOPTED BY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON 5/13/25

• Bill – 2025002 – WEST CHESTER, PA BOROUGH COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 07-25 amends Chapter 37 (Animals) of West Chester, PA Borough Code by adding a new Article VII (Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in borough pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  WEST CHESTER, PA BOROUGH COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY BOROUGH COUNCIL ON 8/23/25 – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

• Bill – 2025003 – EASTON, PA CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Bill No. 70 amends Chapter 189 (Animals), Article II (Retail Pet Shops), Section 189-4 (Prohibition on the Sale of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, and Guinea Pigs by Pet Shops) of Easton, PA Code to expand the prohibition to include all mammals, fishes, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  EASTON, PA CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  1ST READING HELD BEFORE CITY COUNCIL ON 8/27/25 – AMENDED & ADOPTED (6-1 VOTE) ON 9/10/25 – EFFECTIVE ON 10/10/25