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Pittston City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XXI

Animals

§ 480-85 General.

Only household pets shall be permitted in the City of Pittston.
Exception: Farm animals or livestock are only permitted as a special exception in Open Space (OS) or Industrial (I) Zoning Districts.

§ 480-86 Number.

In no case shall the maximum number of household pets exceed three. The number of household pets permitted per dwelling shall be in accordance with the following:
A. 
The maximum number of household pets is based on the type of dwelling and number of bedrooms.
B. 
In single-family dwellings, one household pet is permitted per bedroom to a maximum of three.
C. 
In two-family dwellings, one household pet is permitted per bedroom per dwelling to a maximum of three per dwelling.
D. 
In multiple-family dwellings, a maximum of one household pet per dwelling unit is permitted.
E. 
In commercial buildings, household pets are not permitted.
Exception: Permitted uses in which the primary use or purpose of the structure or building is related to the sale, care or storage of household pets.