Showing ordinances that apply to Russellton, PA
Russellton is an unincorporated community (population 1,330) in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Because Russellton is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Allegheny County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The architectural review rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Architectural review in PA HOAs is governed by declaration/CC&Rs authority delegated under 68 Pa.C.S. §5302(a)(11). UPCA permits HOAs to regulate exterior appearance, additions, and landscaping through architectural review committees (ARCs) when authorized by declaration. Review decisions must be reasonable and consistently applied to avoid discrimination claims.
Contact Allegheny County at (412) 350-4636 for enforcement. Contact Allegheny County at (412) 350-5313 for current ordinance details and enforcement procedures specific to your situation within unincorporated areas. This Allegheny County ordinance applies to unincorporated areas outside any incorporated municipality within the county. Residents inside cities, towns, villages, and boroughs are subject to their local municipal code, which may be stricter or may preempt the county rule entirely. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, penalty schedules, appeal processes, and any exemptions or grandfathering that may apply to your specific situation, contact Allegheny County at (412) 350-5313 or consult the county code library directly. Always verify with the county before relying on summary information, as ordinances are updated periodically and may change without notice.
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