Pennsylvania § 12904 - Improvements within laid-out streets.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12904 — Improvements within laid-out streets., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12904. Improvements within laid-out streets.
(a) General rule.--No permit shall be issued for any building within the lines of any street laid out pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Damages.--No person shall recover damages for the taking for public use of any building or improvements constructed within the lines of any street after the street has been included in the general plan or official map, and any building or improvement shall be removed at the expense of the owner.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 12904
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12904 cover?
Section 12904 ("Improvements within laid-out streets.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 12904?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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