Family day care homes (4-6 children) permitted in residential zones as home occupation. PA DHS certification required under 55 Pa. Code Ch. 3290. Group day care (7-12) requires conditional use approval.
McKeesport Zoning Ordinance treats family day care homes as permitted home occupations in R-1 and R-2 residential districts provided the operator resides on-site. State certification from PA Department of Human Services is mandatory. Group day care homes serving 7-12 children require conditional use approval from the Planning Commission. Child day care centers (13+) require commercial zoning.
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Persistent dog barking enforceable as public nuisance under McKeesport code and PA Dog Law 3 P.S. 459. Complaints handled by police and ACHD animal services.
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New driveways and curb cuts require a permit from McKeesport Public Works. Driveways must not drain onto public sidewalks and must use approved apron materials.
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