116 local rules on file · Pop. 2,722 · Allegheny County
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Imperial is an unincorporated community with a population of approximately 2,722 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Because Imperial is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal government or city code. Instead, Allegheny County ordinances apply directly to residential and commercial properties here. The rules below are the county-level regulations that govern your area. Nearby incorporated cities in Allegheny County may have different rules.
Abandoned vehicles on public and private property in Allegheny County are handled under PA Vehicle Code Title 75 §7301-7308 and local ordinances. Pittsburgh BBI and municipal police coordinate tow and disposal.
EV charging stations encouraged across Allegheny County. Pittsburgh zoning allows Level 2 chargers as accessory use by right in all districts. PA Act 88 of 2022 protects condo and HOA installations.
These unincorporated areas are also governed by Allegheny County ordinances.
Overnight on-street parking is generally permitted in Pittsburgh (with RPP permit in restricted zones) but often restricted in suburban Allegheny County boroughs and townships, particularly during snow events.
Allegheny County STR operators owe 13% combined lodging tax: 7% Allegheny County Hotel Room Rental Tax plus 6% PA State Hotel Occupancy Tax. County tax authorized under Allegheny County Code Chapter 475. Pittsburgh adds no separate hotel tax beyond county/state (unlike Philadelphia). Registration fees vary by municipality.
STR parking requirements follow municipal zoning. Pittsburgh Zoning Code §914 requires 1 off-street space per dwelling unit in most residential districts. Suburban townships typically require 2 off-street spaces. Street parking permits may be required in Pittsburgh Residential Parking Permit zones.
STR noise rules follow underlying municipal noise ordinances in Allegheny County. Pittsburgh quiet hours are 10 PM-7 AM under Code §601.04. Suburban municipalities typically enforce 10 PM-7 AM or 11 PM-7 AM quiet periods. STR hosts may face amplified liability for guest noise under nuisance ordinances.
Pennsylvania does not mandate specific STR insurance, but Pittsburgh Chapter 781 requires proof of liability coverage for registered STRs. Standard homeowner's policies typically exclude commercial rental activity. Hosts should carry $1 million liability or use platform insurance (Airbnb AirCover, Vrbo Liability).
Allegheny County does not impose county-wide night caps on STRs. Some municipalities limit non-owner-occupied rentals to 90-180 days per year, but most have no annual cap. Pittsburgh Chapter 781 distinguishes owner-occupied (unlimited) from non-owner-occupied rentals with stricter zoning conditions.
Occupancy limits for STRs in Allegheny County follow PA Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and local ordinances. IRC/IPMC standard is 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional (e.g., 3-bedroom = 8 max). Pittsburgh STR ordinance Chapter 781 may impose additional caps on registered rentals.
Registration rules vary. Pittsburgh requires annual STR registration with Bureau of Building Inspection, proof of zoning compliance, floor plans, and emergency contact. Suburban municipalities with STR ordinances (Mt. Lebanon, Fox Chapel area) typically require annual registration and inspection. Allegheny County requires hotel tax account registration with Treasurer.
Short-term rental permit requirements vary across Allegheny County's 130 municipalities. Pittsburgh requires STR registration under Chapter 781 of City Code (effective 2023). Most suburban municipalities require zoning approval or use registration. Allegheny County itself does not issue STR permits but collects 7% hotel tax from all lodging.
PA Dog Law §459-305 requires all dogs in Allegheny County be confined or under control at all times. Leash specifics vary by municipality. Allegheny County Parks require 6-foot leashes in all park land.
PA Game Code prohibits feeding elk and bear statewide (34 Pa.C.S. §2102). Deer feeding restricted in Chronic Wasting Disease Management Areas. Allegheny County is not in a current CWD DMA but borders one. No countywide feeding ban.
Beekeeping allowed countywide under PA Bee Law 3 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21. All beekeepers must register annually with PA Department of Agriculture. Municipal rules govern hive counts and setbacks; Pittsburgh allows up to 2 hives on lots under 5,000 sq ft.
No countywide Allegheny County pet-limit ordinance. Municipalities set per-household caps. Pittsburgh allows up to 5 dogs/cats combined per dwelling without a kennel license. Most suburbs limit 3-4 dogs before kennel license required.
PA Game Code Title 34 §2961-2965 requires permits for exotic wildlife (big cats, bears, wolves, primates, venomous snakes). Allegheny County follows state law; municipalities may add restrictions. Pittsburgh prohibits wild/exotic animals in residential zones.
Backyard chickens regulated municipally, not countywide. Pittsburgh allows up to 3 chickens on lots under 2,000 sq ft (more on larger lots) with no roosters, 20 ft setback from dwellings. Most suburbs either allow with similar limits or prohibit in R-1 zones.
Allegheny County has no countywide breed-specific legislation. PA has no statewide BSL. A handful of Allegheny municipalities historically restricted pit bulls; many have been repealed or are unenforced after Commonwealth Court rulings.
Home businesses in Allegheny County are regulated by municipal zoning under PA MPC authority. Typical home occupation rules: owner-occupied, business subordinate to residential use, no more than 1 non-resident employee, limited customer traffic, no outward signs of commercial activity.
Customer visits to home businesses in Allegheny County are tightly regulated. Pittsburgh limits client visits to one at a time and no more than one per hour; most suburbs follow similar caps or prohibit customers entirely in home occupations.
Home business signage in Allegheny County is strictly limited. Pittsburgh and most municipalities prohibit external business signs except one non-illuminated name plate, typically under 2 square feet. Illuminated or freestanding signs are banned in residential zones.
Home occupation permits are issued by individual Allegheny County municipalities under authority of the PA Municipalities Planning Code (Act 247, 53 P.S. §10603). Most boroughs and townships require zoning certificates or home occupation permits with fees $25-$150. Common restrictions: no external evidence of business, no non-resident employees, limited customer traffic, no outdoor storage.
Family daycare homes in Allegheny County must be licensed by PA Department of Human Services under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3290 when caring for 4-6 unrelated children. Group daycare homes (7-12 children) require facility licensure. Municipalities regulate through zoning; Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) enforces food safety and sanitation standards in licensed facilities.
Pennsylvania Act 106 of 2022 codified cottage food operations, allowing sale of non-hazardous home-produced foods (baked goods, jams, candies) directly to consumers. PA Department of Agriculture registration is required. Allegheny County Health Department provides guidance; no extra county permit required.
Pennsylvania has no state fence cost-sharing law (unlike California). Each property owner responsible for their own fence in Allegheny County. Common-law spite-fence doctrine applies. Finished side must face neighbor in most municipalities.
Fence permits required per municipality. Pittsburgh requires permit for all fences over 4 ft; most suburbs require permits for fences over 6 ft or any fence on corner lots. No countywide permit.
No countywide Allegheny fence ordinance. Municipal zoning governs heights. Typical limits: 6 ft rear/side yards, 3-4 ft front yard. Pittsburgh allows 6 ft rear/side, 4 ft front (Code §925.06).
No countywide material restriction. Most Allegheny municipalities prohibit barbed wire and electric fences in residential zones (Pittsburgh Code §925.06.C). Chain link, wood, vinyl, masonry permitted. Historic districts may require specific materials.
PA Uniform Construction Code (34 Pa. Code Ch. 403) adopts IRC R326 countywide: pool barriers minimum 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates. Applies to all Allegheny municipalities participating in UCC (all except Philadelphia).
Corner-lot sight triangles required countywide per PennDOT 67 Pa. Code §441 for driveways meeting state roads; municipalities apply similar to all corner lots. Typical: 25-30 ft triangle limited to 3 ft height for fences, shrubs, signs.
Allegheny County does not issue retaining wall permits — building authority rests with each of the 130 municipalities under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (Act 45 of 1999, 35 P.S. 7210.101). UCC at 34 Pa. Code Section 403.62 exempts retaining walls 4 feet or less in height (measured from the lowest grade to the top of the wall) unless the wall supports a surcharge or impounds Class I, II, or III-A liquids. Walls over 4 feet, walls supporting a driveway, building, or steep slope, and any earth disturbance over 5,000 sq ft also trigger Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) review under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102.
Allegheny County has no countywide grass-height ordinance. Municipalities enforce the International Property Maintenance Code with typical limits of 6-10 inches. Pittsburgh sets 10 inches; most suburban municipalities cap at 6-8 inches.
Rainwater harvesting is legal and unrestricted in Allegheny County. Pennsylvania has no state statute limiting rain barrels or cisterns, and Pittsburgh actively encourages stormwater capture with PWSA rain barrel rebate programs.
Allegheny County encourages native plantings through the Allegheny County Conservation District and Western Pennsylvania Conservancy programs. Municipal weed ordinances can conflict with tall-grass native meadows; registering a managed native landscape with the municipality is recommended.
Allegheny County municipalities enforce weed and noxious-vegetation ordinances through IPMC property maintenance code. PA Noxious Weed Law (3 P.S. Sections 255.1-255.8) lists regulated species including Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed that landowners must control.
Private tree removal in Allegheny County generally does not require a county permit. Pittsburgh and several suburbs (Mt. Lebanon, Fox Chapel, Sewickley) require permits and replacement plantings for significant or landmark trees. Street tree removal always requires a municipal permit.
Artificial turf is permitted in Allegheny County with no state or county-wide restriction. Pittsburgh and some suburban municipalities require stormwater management review for larger installations because synthetic turf counts as impervious surface.
Allegheny County has no routine water-use restrictions. Pittsburgh Water (PWSA) and suburban authorities such as Pennsylvania American Water serve the region and do not impose outdoor-watering schedules except during rare drought emergencies declared by PA DEP.
Tree trimming on private property is largely unregulated in Allegheny County. Street tree and right-of-way trimming is controlled by municipalities; Pittsburgh requires a permit from the Department of Public Works Forestry Division for any work on street trees.
Allegheny County Health Department Article XXI strictly limits open burning due to federal PM2.5 non-attainment status. Open burning of leaves, yard waste, construction debris, and trash is prohibited countywide. Only small recreational/cooking fires with clean wood are allowed.
Allegheny County has no countywide defensible-space brush clearance mandate. Vegetation management is handled through municipal property maintenance codes (typically IPMC) addressing overgrown vegetation and fire hazards on a complaint basis.
Smoke detectors in Allegheny County are required under the PA Uniform Construction Code adopted statewide. New construction and substantial renovations must include interconnected hardwired alarms with battery backup in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every floor.
PA Act 43 of 2017 legalized consumer-grade (1.4G) fireworks statewide for adults 18+. In Allegheny County, discharge is prohibited within 150 feet of any occupied structure and on property without owner consent. Municipalities including Pittsburgh impose additional time-of-day restrictions.
Small backyard recreational fires are allowed in Allegheny County under ACHD Article XXI provided they are contained, burn only clean wood, stay under 3 feet in diameter, and do not create a smoke nuisance. Leaf and yard-waste fires are prohibited countywide.
Allegheny County is not mapped as a wildfire risk zone by PA DCNR. There are no designated wildland-urban interface zones or special construction standards for fire-prone areas in the county.
Allegheny County permits recreational fire pits with Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) air quality restrictions. Fires must be contained in approved receptacles, burn only clean seasoned wood, and stay well clear of structures per International Fire Code adopted by PA UCC.
Swimming pool permits in Allegheny County require municipal building permit under PA Uniform Construction Code (UCC, Act 45 of 1999) plus Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) permits for public/semi-public pools under Article XXII of ACHD Rules and Regulations. Private residential pools holding 24+ inches of water require UCC permits.
Above-ground pools holding 24+ inches of water require UCC building permit throughout Allegheny County. Barrier requirements met if pool walls are 48+ inches high and ladder is removable or secured when not in use. Setback from property lines varies by municipality (typically 5-10 feet).
Swimming pool fencing in Allegheny County follows PA UCC adopting IRC Appendix G / Section R326. Pools 24+ inches deep require barrier minimum 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates opening outward. Gate latch minimum 54 inches above ground. Openings must not allow 4-inch sphere passage.
Hot tubs and spas holding 24+ inches of water are treated as pools under PA UCC, requiring permits and barriers. Hot tubs with locking, rigid safety covers meeting ASTM F1346 are exempt from fence requirements under IRC R326.4. Electrical permit required for 240V installation per NEC Article 680.
Pool safety rules incorporate federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA) anti-entrapment drain covers, PA UCC barrier requirements, and ACHD Article XXII for public pools. Public pools require certified pool operator (CPO), daily chlorine/pH testing, and lifeguards per bathing load. Residential pools governed by IRC R326.
Amplified music is regulated municipally, not countywide. Pittsburgh Code §601.04 prohibits amplified sound audible 100 feet from source after 10 PM. ACHD Article XXI sets industrial sound limits (55 dBA night residential).
Vehicle noise enforced under PA Vehicle Code Title 75 §4523 (muffler required) statewide. No countywide Allegheny ordinance. Loud exhaust, modified mufflers, and engine braking restrictions fall on municipal police and PA State Police.
Allegheny County has no countywide leaf-blower ordinance. A few municipalities (notably Mt. Lebanon and Sewickley) restrict gas-powered blower hours; Pittsburgh limits commercial landscaping noise to 7 AM to 9 PM.
Allegheny County has no countywide quiet hours ordinance. Each of the 130 municipalities (Pittsburgh, Mt. Lebanon, Monroeville, etc.) sets its own nighttime noise rules. PA Crimes Code Title 18 §5503 (disorderly conduct) provides a backstop for unreasonable noise as a summary offense with fines up to $300.
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) sits in Allegheny County and operates Class C airspace. Aircraft noise is federally preempted under 49 U.S.C. §40103 (FAA sole authority). Municipalities cannot regulate flight operations.
No countywide Allegheny County construction-hours rule. Municipalities set their own limits. Pittsburgh allows construction 7 AM to 10 PM weekdays, 8 AM to 10 PM weekends. Most suburban boroughs mirror 7 AM to 8 PM with Sunday restrictions.
ACHD Article XXI Part F sets countywide commercial/industrial noise limits: 65 dBA day / 55 dBA night at receiving residential property lines. This is one of the few truly countywide noise rules in Allegheny County.
Allegheny County enforces the PA Dog Law (3 P.S. §459) countywide but barking-specific rules are municipal. Most Allegheny municipalities classify habitual barking (typically 15-20 continuous minutes) as a public nuisance.
Carports in Allegheny County require zoning approval and, if over 200 sq ft or attached, a PA UCC building permit. Front-yard carports are generally prohibited in most municipalities; driveway-side or rear placement with setbacks is typical.
Tiny homes in Allegheny County must meet PA UCC standards, which require minimum ceiling heights (7 ft), egress, and habitable-space dimensions. On-wheels tiny homes are treated as RVs and cannot be occupied as permanent dwellings on residential lots outside approved RV parks.
Garage conversions to living space in Allegheny County require full PA UCC building permits covering structural, insulation, egress, ventilation, and electrical work. Zoning approval is separate and often requires off-street parking replacement.
Allegheny County has no countywide ADU mandate. Pennsylvania does not require municipalities to permit accessory dwelling units. Most Allegheny County municipalities limit ADUs to specific zoning districts or prohibit them outright. Pittsburgh allows ADUs citywide as of 2023 zoning amendments.
Sheds in Allegheny County are governed by municipal zoning. Most municipalities exempt sheds under 200 sq ft from UCC building permits but require zoning permits for placement and setbacks. Typical rear/side setbacks: 3-10 feet.
Pennsylvania authorizes juvenile curfews under 53 Pa.C.S. 3703 for second-class cities and similar statutes elsewhere. Pittsburgh Code Chapter 625 sets curfew for minors under 18 at 10 PM Sunday-Thursday and 11 PM Friday-Saturday. Most suburbs set 10 PM or 11 PM.
Allegheny County parks close at dusk per County Code Chapter 355. County parks include North, South, Boyce, Deer Lakes, Harrison Hills, Hartwood Acres, Round Hill, Settler's Cabin, and White Oak. Entry after closing is trespass.
Allegheny County has no countywide dark-sky ordinance but many municipalities require shielded fixtures in new development. Pittsburgh Zoning §915.03 mandates full cutoff lighting for commercial and multifamily.
Light trespass across property lines in Allegheny County handled through municipal lighting ordinances and common-law nuisance. Pittsburgh limits spillover to 0.5 footcandles at residential property lines.
Allegheny County does not operate a countywide rental registration program. Individual municipalities administer their own rental licensing, with Pittsburgh, Mt. Lebanon, and Wilkinsburg among those requiring registration and inspection.
Allegheny County has no just-cause eviction ordinance. Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 (68 P.S. 250.501) governs evictions countywide, allowing termination at lease expiration without cause with proper notice. Pittsburgh enacted a local just-cause rule but a court struck it down in 2022.
Pennsylvania has NO statewide rent control preemption statute, but no Allegheny County municipality has enacted rent control. Pittsburgh and suburbs operate under free-market rental pricing with some tenant protections.
Bin placement rules are municipal in Allegheny County. ACHD Article XX requires all refuse stored in watertight, verminproof containers with tight-fitting lids kept out of public view between collection days.
Trash collection is arranged by each municipality in Allegheny County, not the county itself. PA Act 101 of 1988 requires municipalities with populations over 10000 to provide weekly curbside collection and recycling.
PA Act 101 of 1988 mandates curbside recycling in all Allegheny County municipalities over 10000 population. Required materials: clear glass, colored glass, aluminum, steel/bimetallic cans, high-grade office paper, newsprint, corrugated cardboard, and plastics. Leaf waste composting also mandated.
Bulk pickup programs vary by municipality in Allegheny County. Many offer quarterly or monthly bulk days; others require call-ahead scheduling. Hazardous waste and electronics prohibited from regular collection.
Door-to-door solicitor permits administered by individual municipalities in Allegheny County. Typical requirement: background check, application fee 25 to 100 dollars, permit valid 30 to 180 days. Religious and political canvassers exempt under First Amendment (Watchtower v. Stratton).
No-Solicitation or No-Knock signs are legally enforceable in Pennsylvania. Allegheny County municipalities including Pittsburgh recognize posted signs; ignoring them can support trespass charges under 18 Pa.C.S. 3503.
HOA CC&R (Declaration of Covenants) enforcement in PA authorized under 68 Pa.C.S. §5302(a)(11) and §5303. HOAs may impose fines (if authorized by declaration), suspend common area privileges, and seek injunctive relief. Due process required: notice of violation, opportunity to be heard, written decision. Selective enforcement defense available.
HOA assessments in Allegheny County governed by 68 Pa.C.S. §5314 (UPCA). Assessments are automatic liens on units from due date under §5315 without recording. HOAs may foreclose liens 30 days after delinquency notice. Six-year statute of limitations. Special assessments require procedures in declaration.
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.
Allegheny County HOAs are governed by the PA Uniform Planned Community Act (UPCA, 68 Pa.C.S. §5101 et seq.) for communities created after February 2, 1997, and the PA Uniform Condominium Act (68 Pa.C.S. §3101) for condos. UPCA §5308 governs executive board meetings requiring notice to unit owners, open meetings with limited executive session exceptions.
HOA disputes in Allegheny County resolved under 68 Pa.C.S. §5311 allowing unit owners to bring actions for declaratory/injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees for HOA violations. Alternative dispute resolution encouraged but not mandated by statute. Magisterial District Court handles small claims under $12,000; Court of Common Pleas for larger matters.
PA Act 88 of 2022 (Solar and Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rights Act) prohibits HOAs in Allegheny County from unreasonably restricting residential solar installations. Aesthetic-only bans are void.
Solar panel installations require UCC building and electrical permits in Allegheny County municipalities. Pittsburgh allows residential rooftop solar by right in all districts. Ground-mount systems need zoning review.
Garage sale regulations vary by municipality across Allegheny County. Most allow 2 to 4 sales per year per address without permit, lasting 1 to 3 days each, during daylight hours only. No county rule.
Snow and ice removal from sidewalks is a municipal responsibility passed to adjacent property owners. Typical Allegheny County rule: clear within 24 hours of snow ending. Pittsburgh Code Chapter 419 requires clearance within 24 hours.
Vacant lot maintenance is enforced at the municipal level with ACHD backstop. Typical requirements: vegetation under 10 inches, no debris accumulation, secured against dumping and trespass. Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program can acquire tax-delinquent lots.
Allegheny County participates in the Pennsylvania Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act (Act 90 of 2010). Municipalities can deny permits and licenses to owners with serious code violations. ACHD Article VI enforces habitability standards countywide.
Allegheny County Health Department Article XX governs refuse storage countywide. Containers must be watertight, verminproof, with tight-fitting lids. Accumulation of refuse or debris on property prohibited.
Maximum lot coverage varies by zoning district across Allegheny County municipalities. Pittsburgh R1A: 40%. R1D-H: 60%. Mt Lebanon R-1: 30%. Impervious coverage triggers stormwater requirements.
Setbacks in Allegheny County vary by municipality and zoning district. Pittsburgh Zoning Code Chapter 903 sets district-specific yards. Typical suburban R-1: 25-30 ft front, 8-10 ft side, 25-35 ft rear.
Building height limits vary by zoning district across Allegheny County. Pittsburgh residential: typically 35-45 ft. Downtown Pittsburgh DR-A allows 600+ ft. Suburban R-1 typically capped at 35 ft.
Medical cannabis dispensaries in Allegheny County operate only under state license from PA Department of Health. Act 16 of 2016 requires 1000-foot separation from schools and daycares (35 P.S. 10231.605). Municipalities may impose additional zoning through MPC authority.
Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal throughout Allegheny County. Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (Act 16 of 2016, 35 P.S. 10231.101) does not permit patient home grow. Recreational cannabis remains illegal statewide. Pittsburgh decriminalized small possession but cannot authorize cultivation.
Grading and drainage in Allegheny County regulated under municipal codes, PA Chapter 102 E&S, and county stormwater ordinances. Steep slopes over 25% trigger enhanced review in many Pittsburgh hillside neighborhoods.
Erosion and sediment (E&S) control required for all earth disturbance in Allegheny County under 25 Pa. Code Ch. 102. ACHD and municipalities enforce with NPDES Construction Permits for disturbances of 1+ acre.
Allegheny County stormwater management is governed by PA Act 167 watershed plans administered by ACHD and municipalities. Pittsburgh PWSA enforces green infrastructure under EPA consent decree. Projects over 1 acre require NPDES permits.
Allegheny County has extensive FEMA-mapped floodplains along the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers plus dozens of tributary creeks. Downtown Pittsburgh Point area sits in 100-year floodplain. NFIP participation required countywide.
Allegheny County is inland and has no ocean coast — Pennsylvania's only coastal-zone counties under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act are Erie (Lake Erie) and the Delaware estuary counties. Allegheny's analogous regulatory regime is floodplain management for the Three Rivers (Allegheny, Monongahela, Ohio). Floodplain ordinances are administered by each of the 130 municipalities under PA Act 166 of 1978 (32 P.S. 679.101) and 12 Pa. Code Chapter 113, and reviewed against the FEMA County-Wide Flood Insurance Study revised September 26, 2014.
Allegheny County does not require permits for residential garage sales. Municipalities set their own rules; most allow 2 to 4 sales per year per household without permit or with free registration. Hours typically 8 AM to 8 PM.
Allegheny County does not regulate garage or yard sale frequency — there is no county ordinance limiting how many sales a household may hold per year. Land-use authority belongs to each of the 130 municipalities under the PA Municipalities Planning Code (Act 247 of 1968, 53 P.S. 10101). The City of Pittsburgh does not require a permit for an occasional residential garage sale on private property, and PA Department of Revenue exempts non-recurring isolated personal-property sales from the 6 percent state sales tax.
Holiday decorations broadly permitted in Allegheny County with minimal regulation. Municipal codes generally exempt temporary seasonal displays from sign ordinances. Reasonable time limits apply, typically 60 days before and 30 days after the holiday.
Garage sale signs regulated by municipality. Typical Allegheny County rule: signs allowed on private property with owner permission, posted 1 to 3 days before sale, removed within 24 hours of sale end. No signs on utility poles or public right-of-way.
Political signs protected by First Amendment and PA Constitution. Allegheny County municipalities cannot ban them but may impose content-neutral size and setback limits. Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015) controls; signs cannot be regulated based on message.
Elevator maintenance in Allegheny County regulated under PA Department of Labor and Industry Elevator Safety Act (34 Pa. Code Ch. 7) and ASME A17.1 Safety Code. Annual inspections required by PA-certified inspectors. Operating certificates must be posted. Pittsburgh multifamily elevators also subject to city inspection under City Code.
Lead paint regulations apply to pre-1978 housing in Allegheny County under federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X), EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, and PA Lead Certification Act (35 P.S. §5901). Allegheny County Health Department investigates childhood lead poisoning cases. Landlords must provide EPA lead hazard pamphlet and known-hazard disclosure.
Allegheny County Health Department enforces Article VI Housing and Article XXIII Rodent Control requiring property owners to keep premises free of rats, roaches, and other vermin. Pittsburgh Code Chapter 635 adds local property maintenance enforcement.
Scaffolding for construction in Allegheny County municipalities must comply with PA Uniform Construction Code (34 Pa. Code Ch. 403) and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L. Pittsburgh requires right-of-way permits for sidewalk scaffolds via DOMI.
Food truck vending zones vary by Allegheny County municipality. Pittsburgh allows operation in commercial and industrial zones but restricts downtown and near brick-and-mortar restaurants. Many municipalities limit duration per site.
Food trucks in Allegheny County require ACHD mobile food facility license plus municipal vendor permits. Pittsburgh charges 300 to 500 dollar annual permit plus ACHD license.
Commercial drone operations require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Pittsburgh International Airport Class C airspace covers most of western Allegheny County, mandating LAANC or FAA airspace authorization. PA Act 78 of 2018 preempts most local commercial regulation.
Recreational drones regulated primarily by FAA under 14 CFR Part 107 and Exception for Limited Recreational Operations (49 U.S.C. 44809). Pennsylvania Act 78 of 2018 (18 Pa.C.S. 3505) created crime of unlawful use of unmanned aircraft. Allegheny County parks prohibit drone launch or landing without permit.