Property owners must clear snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall ends per McKeesport Code Chapter 285 (Streets and Sidewalks). Violations fined 25-300 dollars.
McKeesport requires every owner, tenant, or occupant of property abutting a public sidewalk to remove snow and ice within 24 hours after snow stops falling. The rule is codified in the city's Streets and Sidewalks chapter of the Code of Ordinances. Where ice cannot be fully removed, owners must apply salt, sand, ashes, or another abrasive to make the walkway safe for pedestrian travel. Snow may not be shoveled into the street or onto a neighbor's property — it must be piled on the property side or the tree lawn. Corner properties must clear the full width of the sidewalk including curb ramps at intersections (ADA compliance). Pennsylvania common law (the Hills and Ridges doctrine) limits a property owner's slip-and-fall liability to cases where snow/ice has accumulated into ridges or elevations for an unreasonable length of time, but compliance with the ordinance is still required regardless of civil liability.
First offense: $25-$50 plus cost of city abatement (crews clear the walk and bill the owner at roughly $150/hour plus materials). Continued violations: up to $300 per day as a summary offense, unpaid amounts lien the property per 53 Pa.C.S. §7106.
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Persistent dog barking enforceable as public nuisance under McKeesport code and PA Dog Law 3 P.S. 459. Complaints handled by police and ACHD animal services.
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Industrial and commercial noise sources subject to Allegheny County Health Department Article XXI air quality and noise provisions plus McKeesport zoning per...
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Construction noise generally restricted to daytime hours (typically 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays) under McKeesport nuisance provisions. Emergency utility and public...
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Overnight parking is permitted on most McKeesport residential streets. Snow emergency routes and posted zones prohibit overnight parking when declared or sig...
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McKeesport has no citywide EV charging mandate. Residential Level 1 and Level 2 chargers require an electrical permit under the PA UCC. Public chargers exist...
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New driveways and curb cuts require a permit from McKeesport Public Works. Driveways must not drain onto public sidewalks and must use approved apron materials.
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