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Grass Height Limits: McKeesport vs Penn Hills

How do grass height limits rules compare between McKeesport, PA and Penn Hills, PA?

McKeesport and Penn Hills have similar restriction levels.

McKeesport, PA

Allegheny County

Some Restrictions

McKeesport Property Maintenance Code limits grass and weeds to 10 inches. Violations result in notice, then city mowing at owner expense plus administrative fee.

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Penn Hills, PA

Allegheny County

Some Restrictions

Allegheny County has no countywide grass-height ordinance. Municipalities enforce the International Property Maintenance Code with typical limits of 6-10 inches. Pittsburgh sets 10 inches; most suburban municipalities cap at 6-8 inches.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactMcKeesportPenn Hills
Max Height10 inches-
Notice Period7-10 days-
City Mow Cost$150-$400 + admin fee-
UnpaidLien on property-
County Rule-None countywide
Pittsburgh Limit-10 inches
Typical Suburb-6-8 inches
Enforcement-Complaint + abatement
Code Basis-IPMC via PA UCC

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

McKeesport FAQ

Who enforces this in McKeesport?

McKeesport at (412) 675-5000.

Who enforces this in McKeesport?

McKeesport at (412) 675-5000.

Penn Hills FAQ

Who enforces this in Allegheny County?

Allegheny County at (412) 350-4636 handles most complaints.

Who enforces this in Allegheny County?

Allegheny County at (412) 350-4636 handles most complaints.

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