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Committee on Hearings and Policy

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

Pittsburgh's Committee on Hearings and Policy reviewed a major overhaul of the city's zoning code that would remove minimum off-street parking requirements and add inclusionary housing provisions to increase affordable housing development. The ordinance, which underwent public hearings and planning commission review over several months, was presented for consideration on September 23, 2026.

Key Decisions

  • Remove minimum off-street parking requirements from Zoning Code Under review
  • Add Inclusionary Zoning provisions to encourage affordable housing Under review
  • Add sunset clause to Inclusionary Housing Overlay District Under review
  • Amend Performance Points System for development standards Under review
  • Update Residential Compatibility Standards and review procedures Under review
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 2025-1545 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Chapter 902 Zoning Districts in General, to add Inclusionary Zoning and Zoning; Article III, Overlay Zoning Districts, to add a sunset clause to 907.04.A IZ-O, Inclusionary Housing Overlay District; Article IV, Development Standards, to amend 915.07, Performance Points System; Article II, Base Zoning, Chapter 905 Special Purpose Districts; Article IV, Planning Districts; Chapter 908 Public Realm Districts; Chapter 909 Planned Development Districts; Article V, Use Regulations; Chapter 911 Primary Uses; Chapter 912 Accessory Uses and Structures; Chapter 913 Use Exceptions and Conditions Not Listed in Use Table; Article VI, Development Standards; Chapter 914 Parking Loading and Access; Chapter 916 Residential Compatibility Standards; Article VIII, Review and Enforcement; Chapter 922 Development Review Procedures. to remove minimum off-street parking from the Zoning Code; Article V Use Regulations; Chapter 912 Accessory Uses and Structures; Article IX Measurements and Definitions; Chapter 925, Measurements; and Chapter 926, Definitions. (Public Hearing held 9/10/25) (Sent to the Planning Commission for a Report & Recommendation on 10/15/25) (Report & Recommendation received on 6/12/26) (Public Hearing scheduled for 9/23/26)
    Ordinance