Philadelphia County, PA Ordinances
Local rules and regulations for Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Population: 1,603,797.
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Note: County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Philadelphia County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules take precedence over county-level regulations. All other areas outside city limits fall under the county rules shown below.
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- [1]Philadelphia Code — § 10-403 (Prohibited Conduct)
- [2]Philadelphia Code — Chapter 10-400 (Noise and Excessive Vibration)
- [3]City of Philadelphia — Report Air and Noise Pollution
- [4]Philadelphia Code — § 10-404 (Enforcement)
- [5]Philadelphia Noise Code PDF (2021)
- [6]Philadelphia Code — § 10-402 (Definitions)
- [7]City of Philadelphia — Rent Your Property (Short-Term)
- [8]City of Philadelphia — Limited Lodging Operator License
- [9]City of Philadelphia — Updated STR Guidance (2022)
- [10]City of Philadelphia — Rental License
- [11]Philadelphia Fire Code — Section 307
- [12]Philadelphia Health Code — § 3-202 (Open Fires)
- [13]City of Philadelphia — Fire Pit Code Bulletin
- [14]Philadelphia Code — Chapter 12-900 (Parking Regulations and Penalties)
- [15]Philadelphia Parking Authority — Laws & Enforcement
- [16]Philadelphia Code — § 12-1120 (Abandoned Vehicles)
- [17]Philadelphia Code — § 12-919
- [18]Philadelphia Code — Chapter 12-2400 (Towing and Immobilizing)
- [19]Philadelphia City Council — 2022 Large Vehicle Parking Bills
- [20]Philadelphia Zoning Code — § 14-706 (Fencing and Walls)
- [21]City of Philadelphia — Fence FAQ (L&I)
- [22]Philadelphia Zoning Code — § 14-706(3) Residential District Standards
- [23]Philadelphia Code — § 10-104 (Animals Running at Large)
- [24]Philadelphia Code — § 10-105 (Animals Committing Nuisances)
- [25]Philadelphia Parks & Recreation — Dog Regulations
- [26]Philadelphia City Council — Backyard Chickens Bill (2022)
- [27]WHYY — Philadelphia Backyard Chicken Legalization Effort
- [28]Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code — Section PM-302
- [29]Philadelphia Code — § 1-109 (Fines and Penalties)
- [30]City of Philadelphia — Pay a Code Violation Notice
- [31]Philadelphia Code — § 15-203 (Street Trees)
- [32]Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code — PM-312 (Overhanging Trees)
- [33]Philadelphia Parks & Recreation — Street Tree FAQ
- [34]Philadelphia Zoning Code — § 14-604(10) (Home Occupations)
- [35]Philadelphia Zoning Code — § 14-601 (Use Categories)
- [36]City of Philadelphia — Zoning Permits