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A. Dogs. Not more than three dogs shall be permitted per dwelling unit. However, the offspring of any resident female dog shall not be counted, provided that said offspring are less than four months of age (as required by Chapter 211 , Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece). B. Farm animals. Regardless of size, breed or species, animals which are customarily found on farms may be permitted outdoors, provided that said animals are kept on a farm (as provided required by Chapter 211 , Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece). C. Horses and stables. The regulations for horses and stables are contained in Chapter 211 , Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece. D. Other animals. All other animals which are not specifically addressed in this section may be kept as pets, provided that said animals are kept indoors. Exempt from this requirement are domestic cats, which may be permitted outdoors (as provided by Chapter 211 , Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece). E. A farm is defined by Chapter 211 , Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Greece.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-10 sets rules for keeping animals in dwelling units within the Town of Greece. No more than three dogs may be kept per unit, though puppies under four months old born to a resident female dog are not counted toward that limit. Farm animals are allowed outdoors only on qualifying farms, horses and stables are governed by the town's Zoning chapter, and all other animals not specifically addressed must be kept indoors—with the exception of domestic cats, which may go outdoors.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-10, compliant property operators generally include clear animal-keeping limits in their lease agreements that mirror the three-dog-per-unit cap and the indoor requirement for unlisted animals. Operators typically verify that any tenant keeping farm animals or horses is doing so on a property that qualifies under Chapter 211, Zoning. Maintaining documentation of animal-related lease terms helps demonstrate compliance if a question about a specific unit arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-10 establishes rights and limits for tenants who keep animals: up to three dogs are permitted per unit, newborn puppies under four months are not counted, and most unlisted animals may be kept as indoor pets. Domestic cats enjoy an explicit exemption allowing outdoor access, while farm animals and horses are subject to additional zoning requirements under Chapter 211. Tenants who believe a landlord is imposing animal restrictions beyond what this provision allows may consult the Town of Greece's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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