Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Allegheny County, PA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Allegheny County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encroachment Permits
Anyone performing work on or under a County road or bridge in Allegheny County must first obtain a highway or bridge occupancy permit from the Department of Public Works.
Allegheny County Highway & Bridge Occupancy Permits
Significant RestrictionsAllegheny County Code § 777-2
No person, public utility, private company, municipality or municipal authority shall occupy or perform any work upon or under a County highway or bridge without first securing a highway occupancy or bridge occupancy permit. County Council does hereby authorize the Department of Public Works to grant such highway and bridge occupancy permits so long as such actions shall promote public safety a...
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Allegheny County
2 cities in Allegheny County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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