5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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Allegheny County Health Department Article XX governs refuse storage countywide. Containers must be watertight, verminproof, with tight-fitting lids. Accumulation of refuse or debris on property prohibited.
Allegheny County participates in the Pennsylvania Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act (Act 90 of 2010). Municipalities can deny permits and licenses to owners with serious code violations. ACHD Article VI enforces habitability standards countywide.
Vacant lot maintenance is enforced at the municipal level with ACHD backstop. Typical requirements: vegetation under 10 inches, no debris accumulation, secured against dumping and trespass. Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program can acquire tax-delinquent lots.
Snow and ice removal from sidewalks is a municipal responsibility passed to adjacent property owners. Typical Allegheny County rule: clear within 24 hours of snow ending. Pittsburgh Code Chapter 419 requires clearance within 24 hours.
Garage sale regulations vary by municipality across Allegheny County. Most allow 2 to 4 sales per year per address without permit, lasting 1 to 3 days each, during daylight hours only. No county rule.
2 cities in Allegheny County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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