Residential setbacks in Penn Hills vary by zoning district. Typical R-1 single-family: 30 ft front, 8 ft side, 30 ft rear. R-2 and R-3 are smaller. Set in the 2020 Zoning Ordinance, enforced by Code Enforcement.
The Penn Hills Zoning Ordinance divides residential land into R-1 (low density), R-2 (medium), R-3 (higher), and other districts. Typical R-1 principal structure setbacks are 30 ft front yard, 8 ft each side, 30 ft rear. R-2 reduces front to about 25 ft and side to 6 ft. Corner lots require a front setback on both street frontages. Variance requests go to the Zoning Hearing Board. Always verify the district and exact numbers before building.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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