Code Violation Reporting in Scranton, PA (2026)
1 verified code violation reporting rules for Scranton, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Common Violations
Scranton enforces 23 specific 'quality-of-life violations' under City Code Section 360-5, covering everything from illegal food carts and unlicensed vending to high weeds, junk vehicles, and late trash placement. The Licensing, Inspections and Permits Department or any public official can issue a ticket, and Section 360-11 attaches a set dollar fine to each listed violation.
Scranton Quality-of-Life Violation Rules
Some RestrictionsScranton City Code § 360-5
1. Operating a Food Cart Illegally. It shall be unlawful to operate any food cart without the proper permits and/or inspections. It shall also be unlawful to operate any food cart while any portion of the cart is inoperable. ... 8. ... Accumulation of Rubbish or Garbage. All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of waste, trash,...