Rules for ZIP Code 19038
Glenside, PA · Montgomery County
83 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 19038 is governed by Abington Township, PA, home to about 35% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Abington'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. 19038 also covers:
- Springfield Township~33% of residents · not covered yet
- Cheltenham Township~29% 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. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 19038 based on Abington ordinances.
Noise Ordinances
6 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Encroachment PermitsSome
- Obstruction RulesSignificant
- Sidewalk RepairSome
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Erosion ControlSome
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
Landscaping Rules
3 rules- Tree TrimmingSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- CompostingFew
Public Conduct
4 rules- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsHeavy
- Loitering RulesSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseHeavy
- JaywalkingSome
Rental Property Rules
1 ruleBuilding Safety
8 rulesFire Regulations
5 rules- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Propane StorageSignificant
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- FireworksHeavy
Property Maintenance
3 rules- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Animal Ordinances
8 rules- Bird ProtectionHeavy
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Special Events & Permits
1 rule- Park Event PermitsSignificant
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
- No-Knock RegistrySome
Business Licensing & Operations
2 rules- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSignificant
Trash & Recycling
9 rulesPublic Health Rules
1 ruleFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
2 rules- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesNoise from Specific Sources
3 rulesMobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSome
Invasive Plant Rules
1 rule- Bamboo RestrictionsHeavy
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleFence Regulations
3 rulesOutdoor Cooking
2 rules- Smoker RulesLight
- BBQ & Propane RulesLight