Rules for ZIP Code 18020
Bethlehem, PA
96 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 18020 is governed by Bethlehem Township, PA, home to about 87% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Bethlehem'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. 18020 also covers:
- Lower Nazareth Township~10% 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 18020 based on Bethlehem ordinances.
Sign Regulations
1 ruleSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesParking Rules
5 rules- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
- Snow Removal Parking RulesSignificant
- Abandoned VehiclesSome
- Street Parking LimitsSome
- Preferential Parking DistrictsSome
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleProperty Maintenance
2 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
Special Events & Permits
5 rules- Street Fair RulesSome
- Block Party PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSome
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Parade PermitsSome
Public Conduct
4 rules- Loitering RulesSome
- Public Marijuana UseSome
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Skateboarding RulesSome
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleBuilding Safety
6 rules- Childcare Center RulesSignificant
- Lead PaintHeavy
- Plumbing PermitsSome
- Carbon Monoxide DetectorsSome
- Building InspectionsSome
Fire Regulations
5 rules- FireworksSignificant
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresHeavy
- Propane StorageSignificant
Environmental Rules
5 rules- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Erosion ControlSignificant
- Boat Dock PermitsSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsHeavy
- Flood ZonesSignificant
Landscaping Rules
6 rules- Rainwater HarvestingSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Water RestrictionsSome
- Tree TrimmingSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
Noise Ordinances
5 rulesInvasive Plant Rules
1 rule- Bamboo RestrictionsSignificant
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Vending ZonesSome
- Food Truck PermitsSome
Trash & Recycling
9 rules- Collection ScheduleSome
- Bin Placement RulesSome
- Dumpster RulesSignificant
- Illegal DumpingSignificant
- Bulk Item DisposalSome
Business Licensing & Operations
2 rules- Towing CompaniesSome
- PawnbrokersSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
1 ruleHomelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Encampment SanitationSignificant
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Public Health Rules
2 rulesWater Use Rules
1 ruleAnimal Ordinances
8 rules- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Chickens & LivestockHeavy
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Pet LimitsSome
- Pet Store RulesHeavy
Tree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Rental Property Rules
2 rules- Rental RegistrationSignificant
- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
Rental Inspections
2 rules- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
1 rule- Pool PermitsSome
Short-Term Rentals
7 rules- Repeat Violator StrikesSignificant
- Taxes & FeesSome
- Extended Home ShareSignificant
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Occupancy LimitsSome
Fence Regulations
2 rules- Height LimitsSome
- Retaining WallsSome
Noise from Specific Sources
1 rule- Car Alarm LimitsLight