Penn Hills limits the number of dogs per household; kennel licenses required for 26 or more dogs per PA Dog Law. Local ordinance typically caps at 3-4 dogs per single-family dwelling.
Penn Hills follows a typical Allegheny County model: standard single-family residential zones allow up to approximately 3-4 dogs over 4 months of age, with additional animals treated as a kennel use requiring zoning approval. State law (PA Dog Law, 3 P.S. 459) sets the kennel-license trigger at 26 dogs kept, harbored, or transferred per year, with licensing through PA Department of Agriculture. All dogs over 3 months must be licensed annually with Allegheny County Treasurer and vaccinated against rabies per 7 Pa. Code Chapter 16. Cats are generally unregulated by number but must still have current rabies vaccinations. Exceeding the local dog limit without a kennel license can trigger zoning citations and forced removal. Hoarding situations are handled jointly with Animal Friends and Allegheny County Animal Services.
Dog Law violations under 3 P.S. 459: up to $300 per day per dog. Local zoning citation for exceeding pet limit typically $100-$500 plus abatement order. Unlicensed dogs: $300 state fine.
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Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers may be stored on residential property in side or rear yards only, per Penn Hills Zoning Ordinance performance stan...
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Residential driveways in Penn Hills require a driveway permit and curb cut approval from the Public Works Department. Minimum widths and setbacks set in the ...
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On-street parking in Penn Hills is governed by the Traffic Code (Chapter 202 codified ordinances). Parking is generally permitted unless signed otherwise; st...
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Vehicles left on public streets or visible on private property for more than 48 to 72 hours in an inoperable condition may be tagged and towed under Penn Hil...
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EV charging stations on private property follow the PA Uniform Construction Code and National Electrical Code; a Penn Hills electrical permit is required for...
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Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or with commercial markings cannot be parked overnight in residential districts per the Penn Hills Zoning Ordinance. One servi...
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