Allentown enforces property maintenance standards to prevent blight. Unmaintained properties with peeling paint, broken windows, or accumulated debris may face code violations.
Allentown property maintenance codes address conditions that create blight and reduce neighborhood property values. Common violations include peeling or deteriorating exterior paint, broken or boarded windows, accumulated junk or debris, overgrown vegetation, damaged roofing, and non-functioning vehicles. Property owners receive written notice with a compliance deadline, typically 10 to 30 days. Vacant and abandoned properties may be subject to vacant property registration requirements. The municipality may abate nuisance conditions and charge the property owner.
Written notice with 10-30 day compliance period. Fines $100 to $1,000 per violation per day. Municipal abatement with costs liened against property.
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Allentown prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged and towe...
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Allentown regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in new co...
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Allentown regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
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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.
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Allentown restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuisa...
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