Commercial properties in Penn Hills must not produce noise exceeding residential limits at any adjoining residential property line. Loading dock and HVAC noise regulated through zoning performance standards.
Penn Hills Zoning Code Chapter 27 sets performance standards for commercial and industrial uses adjoining residential districts. Noise measured at the residential property line must not unreasonably disturb residents — the township uses a 'plainly audible' and 'not unreasonable' standard rather than strict decibel caps, but commercial sound above approximately 60 dBA daytime and 55 dBA overnight commonly triggers enforcement. Loading dock operations, compactors, refrigeration units, and rooftop HVAC adjoining residential zones are restricted overnight (typically 10 PM to 7 AM). Drive-through order boards and outdoor speakers must be oriented away from residential boundaries. Violations draw Code Enforcement citations and can lead to zoning-compliance review. Penn Hills also enforces PA Title 18 Pa.C.S. 5503 against persistent commercial offenders as a disorderly conduct summary offense.
First violation typically $100-$300 under township code. Continued commercial violations can be cited daily and trigger a zoning-compliance hearing; occupancy certificates may be reviewed for repeat offenders.
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