ZIP code 16511 is governed by the city of Erie, PA, home to about 45% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Erie's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 16511 also covers:
- Lawrence Park Township~34% of residents · not covered yet
- Harborcreek Township~21% of residents · not covered yet
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 16511 based on Erie ordinances.
Accessory Structures
3 rules- ADU RulesSome
- Garage ConversionsSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Animal Ordinances
6 rulesFence Regulations
4 rulesFire Regulations
5 rules- FireworksSome
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Propane StorageFew
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
Home Business
4 rulesLandscaping Rules
7 rules- Tree TrimmingSome
- CompostingLight
- Artificial TurfLight
- Rainwater HarvestingFew
- Native PlantsLight
Noise Ordinances
7 rules- Quiet HoursSome
- Aircraft NoiseFew
- Decibel LimitsSome
- Construction HoursFew
- Barking DogsSome
Parking Rules
8 rulesShort-Term Rentals
6 rulesEnvironmental Rules
4 rules- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSignificant
- Erosion ControlSome
Local Taxes & Fees
1 rule- Parking TaxSome
Code Violation Reporting
2 rules- How to ReportLight
- Common ViolationsSome
Rental Inspections
2 rules- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Building Safety
6 rules- Childcare Center RulesSignificant
- Electrical PermitsSome
- Plumbing PermitsSome
- Building PermitsSome
- Building InspectionsSome
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Business Licensing & Operations
4 rules- PawnbrokersSome
- Towing CompaniesSome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
1 rule- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Rental Property Rules
2 rules- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
- Rental RegistrationSignificant
Property Maintenance
3 rules- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSignificant
- Property BlightSignificant
Trash & Recycling
7 rules- Bin Placement RulesSome
- Collection ScheduleSome
- Yard Waste CollectionSome
- Illegal DumpingSignificant
- Recycling RequirementsSome
Special Events & Permits
1 rule- Park Event PermitsSignificant
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
2 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
Public Conduct
6 rules- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
- Loitering RulesHeavy
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
- Public Alcohol UseHeavy
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Obstruction RulesSome
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
Mobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSome
Sign Regulations
1 rule- Political SignsSome