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A Pennsylvania man is facing a fine of $500 a day for having four pet ducks.

Delmont resident Jim Kistler was notified that having his web-footed pals, Larry, Moe, Curly and Fred, is a violation of a borough ordinance, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. And even though the ducks are kept in an enclosure and not exactly dangerous, there doesn't appear to be much he can do.

Read more: Quackdown: Pennsylvania town fines man for pet ducks | Fox News

[oregonwoodsmoke]

He's not going to be able to keep them.

Seriously, folks, before you get poultry or livestock, check your zoning and town regulations. There are a lot of places where they are not allowed.

[Hopes]

Originally Posted by oregonwoodsmoke

He's not going to be able to keep them.

Seriously, folks, before you get poultry or livestock, check your zoning and town regulations. There are a lot of places where they are not allowed.

He might be able to get a zoning variance. The way it's done in Pennsylvania is you get your neighbors to sign a petition stating they don't mind. A hearing is scheduled with the zoning board. Certified letters are sent to all neighbors living within a certain distance from the property, notifying them of the hearing date. If nobody objects, the variance is granted.