On-street parking in Penn Hills is governed by the Traffic Code (Chapter 202 codified ordinances). Parking is generally permitted unless signed otherwise; standard PA Vehicle Code rules apply (no parking within 15 feet of a hydrant, 20 feet of a crosswalk, 30 feet of a stop sign).
Penn Hills applies 75 Pa.C.S. §3353 standard parking prohibitions throughout the municipality. No parking is allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, 30 feet of any flashing signal or stop sign, or on a sidewalk. Street parking bans are posted by signage along narrow residential streets and near school zones. Penn Hills Police enforce parking and issue citations through the Magisterial District Court. Winter snow emergency declarations temporarily prohibit parking on designated emergency routes.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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