Allegheny County participates in the Pennsylvania Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act (Act 90 of 2010). Municipalities can deny permits and licenses to owners with serious code violations. ACHD Article VI enforces habitability standards countywide.
Act 90 (53 P.S. 6101-6114) allows municipalities to pursue in personam actions against out-of-state or absentee owners and attach non-property assets. Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program acquires tax-delinquent blighted parcels for redevelopment. ACHD Article VI requires occupied dwellings meet habitability: heat, running water, functional plumbing, structurally sound roofs and walls. Municipalities may place liens for abatement costs.
Blight citations escalate quickly: 500 to 1000 dollars per day under many municipal codes. Act 90 enables extraterritorial asset attachment. Unsafe structures may be condemned and demolished at owner expense plus 10 percent administrative fee.
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Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers may be stored on residential property in side or rear yards only, per Penn Hills Zoning Ordinance performance stan...
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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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On-street parking in Penn Hills is governed by the Traffic Code (Chapter 202 codified ordinances). Parking is generally permitted unless signed otherwise; st...
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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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Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or with commercial markings cannot be parked overnight in residential districts per the Penn Hills Zoning Ordinance. One servi...
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