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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Penn Hills, PA (2026)

1 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Setback Rules

In Penn Hills' I-1 Industrial District, buildings need a 35-foot front yard, a 25-foot side yard, and a 25-foot rear yard, each growing one extra foot for every foot of height over 20 feet.

Penn Hills Industrial District Yard Setbacks

Some Restrictions

Code of the Municipality of Penn Hills § 1272.06(a)(2)-(4)

A front yard shall be required not less than 35 feet from the property line along the public right-of-way which the lot fronts. A. A front yard shall be planted with grass or other suitable cover, except for necessary drives and walkways. B. Lighting necessary to reasonably illuminate a structure may be placed in front yard. (3) A side yard shall be provided at least 25 feet in depth, ...

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

Building Setbacks & Zoning in Allegheny County