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Noise Ordinances in McKeesport, PA (2026)

8 verified noise ordinances for McKeesport, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

McKeesport enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under the city nuisance code, supplemented by PA Title 18 5503 disorderly conduct statute covering unreasonable noise.

Noise: Quiet Hours

Some Restrictions

Construction Hours

Construction noise generally restricted to daytime hours (typically 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays) under McKeesport nuisance provisions. Emergency utility and public works exempt.

Noise: Construction Hours

Some Restrictions

Barking Dogs

Persistent dog barking enforceable as public nuisance under McKeesport code and PA Dog Law 3 P.S. 459. Complaints handled by police and ACHD animal services.

Noise: Barking Dogs

Some Restrictions

Leaf Blower Rules

No McKeesport-specific leaf blower ordinance. General nuisance noise limits and quiet hours apply. Gas and electric blowers permitted during daytime.

noise/leaf-blowers

Few Restrictions

Amplified Music & Events

Amplified music audible beyond property lines after 10 PM violates McKeesport quiet hours and PA 18 5503 disorderly conduct. Outdoor events at Renziehausen Park require permits.

noise/amplified-music

Some Restrictions

Aircraft Noise

Aircraft noise preempted by FAA under 49 U.S.C. 40103. McKeesport near Allegheny County Airport (AGC) in West Mifflin and flight paths from Pittsburgh International (PIT).

Noise: Aircraft Noise

Few Restrictions

FAA Aviation Noise Policy and Guidance

Aviation Noise The FAA conducted a nationwide survey regarding annoyance related to aircraft noise. For detailed information on the survey, please review the survey introduction and read the survey report . Further information on FAA's aircraft noise research program, can also be found on a Federal Register notice published on January 13, 2021. This notice invited comments on the FAA's aircraft...

Industrial Noise

Industrial and commercial noise sources subject to Allegheny County Health Department Article XXI air quality and noise provisions plus McKeesport zoning performance standards.

Noise: Commercial Noise

Some Restrictions

Vehicle Noise

Modified exhausts, loud mufflers, and engine revving prohibited under PA Vehicle Code 75 Pa.C.S. 4523 requiring functional mufflers. McKeesport Police enforce.

Noise: Vehicle Noise

Some Restrictions

Looking for Allegheny County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement McKeesport city rules.

Noise Ordinances in Allegheny County