Allentown limits or prohibits customer visits to home businesses. No increase in traffic beyond normal residential levels.
Allentown home occupation permits typically limit or prohibit customer/client visits to maintain neighborhood character. Where allowed, visits are usually limited to 1 to 2 clients at a time with no more than 8 to 10 per day. Delivery traffic must not exceed normal residential levels. No commercial deliveries by large trucks. Parking for clients must not impact neighbors. Retail with walk-in customers is universally prohibited in residential zones.
Excessive traffic complaints: permit review. Permit revocation for repeated violations. Cease-and-desist order.
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Allentown prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged and towe...
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Allentown regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in new co...
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Allentown regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
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Allentown requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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Allentown requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
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Allentown restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuisa...
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