Pennsylvania § 12917 - Erection of improvements restricted.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12917 — Erection of improvements restricted., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12917. Erection of improvements restricted.
(a) General rule.--Any ordinance widening or straightening any street shall fix the new line or lines.
(b) Conformation to new lines.--The ordinance may require that no owner or builder shall erect any new building or rebuild or alter the front of any building already erected without making it conform to the new lines.
(c) Right of action.--A landowner's right of action shall accrue only when the city actually enters on and occupies the land within the lines or the building is located or relocated to conform to the lines.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 12917
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12917 cover?
Section 12917 ("Erection of improvements restricted.") 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 § 12917?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 12917 apply to my situation?
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