1. Jul 7, 2026

   City Council

   meeting page

   Passed · Passed Finally8–0, 1 absent

   • Anthony CoghillY
   • Barbara WarwickY
   • Bobby WilsonY
   • Erika StrassburgerY
   • Khari MosleyY
   • Kim SalinetroY
   • R. Daniel LavelleY
   • Robert CharlandY
   • Deborah L. Gross—

..Title
Resolution authorizing Council's consent to an extension, pursuant to � 922.05.D of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances (the "Zoning Code"), of the deadline for the Planning Commission to act to recommend approval or disapproval of Council Bill #2026-0609.

..Body
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows: 

Section 1.	At the request of the Honorable Kim Salinetro, representative of Council District 2, City Council hereby formally consents to an extension of time pursuant to � 922.05.D of the Zoning Code for Planning Commission action on Council Bill #2026-0609, entitled, "Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Section 902.03, Zoning Map, to rezone parcels 1-P-28, 1-P-29, 1-P-36, 1-P-40, 1-P-40-1, 1-P-40-102, 1-P-40-103, 1-P-40-104, 1-P-54, 1-P-42, 1-P-43, 1-P-44, and 4-B-13-0-01 from the GPR-A (Grandview Public Realm Subdistrict-A) to R-MU (Residential-Mixed Use), and to amend the Height Map for those parcels, in the Mount Washington neighborhood.", which was referred to the Planning Commission for a report and recommendation on June 17, 2026. The Planning Commission originally had until Tuesday September 15, 2026 to take action to hold its hearing and render a recommendation. City Council now approves a ninety (91) day extension, moving the deadline to Tuesday, December 15, 2026. 

Section 2.	Any Resolutions or Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict or inconsistency.

• 2025-2250Pittsburgh is updating its zoning code to create a dedicated classification and new conditional use requirements for stores selling tobacco, vape, and cannabinoid products. The change establishes specific zoning rules on where new smoke and vape shops can open across the city.
• 2026-0609Pittsburgh City Council is considering a proposal by Councilmember Kim Salinetro to rezone 13 parcels in the Mount Washington neighborhood from Grandview Public Realm Subdistrict-A to Residential-Mixed Use. The change would also set a 45-foot base height and a 100-foot maximum height for the properties. The measure has been sent to the Planning Commission for review.
• 2026-0517The Pittsburgh City Council gave the Planning Commission an extra 28 days—until July 7, 2026—to finish its report on a proposed short‑term‑rental zoning amendment. The extension was requested by Councilmember Deborah Gross of District 7. No money changes are involved.
• 2026-0605Pittsburgh City Council voted 8-0 on June 9, 2026, to give the Planning Commission 28 more days—until August 4, 2026—to review proposed new rules for short-term rentals. Council member Deborah Gross sponsored the extension, which applies to Council Bill 2026-0009 regarding zoning updates for short-term rentals.