Holiday decorations broadly permitted in Allegheny County with minimal regulation. Municipal codes generally exempt temporary seasonal displays from sign ordinances. Reasonable time limits apply, typically 60 days before and 30 days after the holiday.
No county regulation of holiday lights or decorations on private residential property. Municipal codes typically treat holiday displays as exempt temporary decorations. Restrictions that do apply: no obstruction of sidewalks or sightlines, no excessive light trespass onto neighboring properties (enforced under nuisance ordinance), commercial districts may have dimming requirements. HOAs in planned communities often impose stricter rules than municipalities.
Rare municipal enforcement. Complaints typically handled as nuisance: 25 to 100 dollars if light trespass or obstruction found.
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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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