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.
Pennsylvania does not regulate residential artificial turf. Allegheny County municipalities treat turf installations over stormwater thresholds (often 500-1,000 sq ft of added impervious area) as subject to stormwater management plans under Act 167 and MS4 permits. Pittsburgh requires a grading/drainage permit for significant yard conversions. HOAs may impose aesthetic rules. No municipality in the county bans turf outright.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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