Can I keep chickens in Greensburg, PA?
Yes, with conditions — Greensburg allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Ch. 265 Zoning, Section 265-29B(9); Ch. 99 Animals, verified July 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Code section | Ch. 265 Zoning, Section 265-29B(9); Ch. 99 Animals |
Greensburg's general animal chapter (Ch. 99) contains no provision permitting backyard poultry. Under the zoning code, keeping poultry appears only as a permitted use in the M-Industrial District, and only as a commercial 'cleaning, dressing and selling, including temporary keeping of live poultry' operation. No residential-district provision authorizes keeping hens, so backyard chickens are effectively not permitted in residential Greensburg.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Greensburg?
Yes, with conditions — Greensburg allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Ch. 265 Zoning, Section 265-29B(9); Ch. 99 Animals).
How many chickens can I keep in Greensburg?
It depends on your lot. Poultry permitted only in the M-Industrial District as a commercial cleaning/dressing/selling use. No residential-district provision authorizes keeping laying hens; effectively prohibited in residential zones.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
What law covers backyard chickens in Greensburg?
Ch. 265 Zoning, Section 265-29B(9); Ch. 99 Animals. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Ch. 265 Zoning, Section 265-29B(9); Ch. 99 Animals — read the official code
“Poultry, rabbits and fish: cleaning, dressing and selling, including temporary keeping of live poultry on the premises.” source
Last verified July 5, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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