Dogs & animal control — Bridgeville, Delaware

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

Town of Bridgeville has 6 adopted ordinances on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.

Ordinance 13-3 - Dog Violations and Penalties adopted ordinance
leash rule No dog shall be permitted to run at large at any time § 84-9
fine range running at large not less than $25 nor more than $50; subsequent within 12 months not less than $50 nor more than $100 § 84-9
scout note

Amends and reenacts violations and penalties for dog-related offenses.

Ordinance 17-5 - Dangerous Dogs Amendment adopted ordinance
leash rule Dangerous dog must be securely attached to a chain leash no more than four feet in length when out of its enclosure; person under 21 may not control a dangerous dog off the owner's residence § 84-10F(1)
scout note

Amends dangerous dog regulations.

Ordinance 22-06 - Farm Animals Woodbridge adopted ordinance

Allows chickens at Woodbridge development.

Ordinance A05-1 - Farm Animals adopted ordinance

Regulates farm animals within Bridgeville.

Ordinance A08-2 - Ownership of Dogs adopted ordinance
licence required True §84-6
leash rule Dog must be securely attached to a leash no more than four feet in length when out of its kennel/enclosure; no dog permitted to run at large at any time §84-9
max animals No more than two dogs over the age of six months per dwelling unit (except retail dog dealer or kennel license) §84-7
fine range running at large not less than $25 nor more than $50; subsequent within 12 months not less than $50 nor more than $100 §84-9
scout note

Amends Chapter 84 regarding dog ownership regulations.

Ordinance A12-1 - Dangerous Dog Exemptions adopted ordinance

Exemptions from dangerous dog ordinance.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: none on record · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities