Penn Hills has no leaf-blower-specific ordinance. Gas and electric blowers are allowed during normal landscaping hours and remain subject to the general nuisance noise ordinance.
Unlike some Allegheny County municipalities (Mt. Lebanon and Sewickley have studied restrictions), Penn Hills has not adopted a leaf-blower-specific ordinance. Gas-powered and electric blowers are both legal and commonly used by residents and landscape contractors. Use is governed by the township's general noise/nuisance rules: equipment that is plainly audible beyond the property line between 10 PM and 7 AM can be cited as a nuisance. Commercial landscapers are expected to operate during normal business hours (roughly 7 AM to 7 PM weekdays, slightly later starts on weekends). The PA DEP does not regulate homeowner small-engine equipment; only federal EPA emission standards apply at manufacture. Residents bothered by contractor schedules should first contact the contractor's property owner, then Code Enforcement.
No leaf-blower-specific penalty. General nuisance-noise citation typically $100-$300 per incident, escalating with repeat complaints.
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Residential driveways in Penn Hills require a driveway permit and curb cut approval from the Public Works Department. Minimum widths and setbacks set in the ...
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Vehicles left on public streets or visible on private property for more than 48 to 72 hours in an inoperable condition may be tagged and towed under Penn Hil...
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EV charging stations on private property follow the PA Uniform Construction Code and National Electrical Code; a Penn Hills electrical permit is required for...
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