Allentown regulates on-street parking under Chapter 752 and the Allentown Parking Authority. Residential Permit Parking Districts require a permit for daytime parking on covered blocks. Vehicles cannot remain parked in one place for more than 48 consecutive hours, and street-cleaning posted hours are strictly enforced.
Allentown Codified Ordinances Chapter 752 (Vehicles and Traffic) sets general on-street parking rules: no vehicle may remain in any one place on a public street for more than 48 consecutive hours (§752.04), no parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, no parking on sidewalks, and obedience to all posted signs. The Allentown Parking Authority administers meters, garages, and the city's Residential Permit Parking (RPP) districts, which surround Center City, the hospitals, and Muhlenberg College. Residents in an RPP block buy an annual permit (about $25) and one visitor pass; non-permitted vehicles are limited to two hours weekdays. Street sweeping is posted block-by-block on alternate sides; vehicles left in place during sweeping windows are ticketed. PA Vehicle Code Title 75 §3353 also applies.
Common fines: street-sweeping $25–$35, expired meter $25, RPP zone violation $30, fire-hydrant block $75, double-parking $50. Unpaid tickets accrue late fees after 7 days and can lead to booting or towing after three outstanding citations. Pay via the APA website or Parking Authority office at 815 W Linden St.
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Allentown requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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Allentown requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
Allentown, PA
Allentown restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuisa...
Allentown, PA
Allentown restricts ownership of exotic and wild animals. Many species require special permits or are prohibited entirely for public safety.
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Allentown may have wildfire hazard zones requiring defensible space around structures, fire-resistant building materials, and vegetation management.
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Allentown generally permits artificial turf installation with some requirements for drainage, appearance, and base preparation.
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