Trash receptacles must have tight-fitting lids and be stored in rear or side yard when not at curb. Violations carry fines up to 1000 dollars under IPMC adopted by McKeesport.
McKeesport adopted the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) via its Property Maintenance Code in the Code of Ordinances. IPMC Section 308.2 (Disposal of Rubbish) and 308.3 (Disposal of Garbage) require every occupant of a structure to dispose of rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in approved containers. Containers must have tight-fitting lids to prevent vector access (rodents, flies) and odor escape per IPMC 308.3.1. Containers may be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 PM the evening before collection and must be removed from the right-of-way within 24 hours after pickup. Between collection days, cans must be stored in the rear or side yard (not the front yard). McKeesport's collection is handled by a contracted hauler; missed pickups or accumulated refuse trigger code enforcement under Chapter 161 (Health and Sanitation). Repeat violators may be cited under the city's Quality of Life Ticket program.
First offense: written warning, 10 days to comply. Continuing violation: summary offense citation, $100-$1,000 per day under IPMC 106.4 and 53 Pa.C.S. §3321. Unpaid fines become liens on the property.
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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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