How many dogs can I have?

The Zoning Regulations allow up to six dogs over six months old to be kept in residential zones. 

In order to keep more than six dogs over six months old, the parcel of land must be located in the Residential Design District Zone, be at least five acres, and the owner must apply for a Special Permit from the Planning and Zoning Regulations. Please contact us with questions.

Please also note that the Town Clerk and the State may have additional regulations that apply to dogs and that their definition of "kennel" is different from how the term is used for zoning purposes.