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Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to eliminate a legal defense for illegal parking. The change removes the exception that allowed drivers to park in restricted spots, such as sidewalks and crosswalks, to protect their vehicles.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Five: Traffic, Article VII: Parking, Chapter 541: General Parking Regulations,…

Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to rezone three land parcels located on or about Kelly Street in Homewood West. The change shifts the property designation from single-family residential to urban industrial. Council held a public hearing on the change before the final vote.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Section 902.03, Zoning Map, to…

Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain site known as Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments, located on…

Pittsburgh City Council introduced a zoning change sponsored by R. Daniel Lavelle that updates rules for multi-suite residential buildings in the UC-E district. The proposal adds a new standard for zoning lots in that district.

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, Use Regulations, Chapter 911,…

Pittsburgh City Council voted 8-0 to give the Planning Commission an extra 90 days to review a proposal to rezone several parcels in Mount Washington from Grandview Public Realm Subdistrict-A to Residential-Mixed Use. Sponsored by District 2 Representative Kim Salinetro, the decision pushes the deadline for the commission to hold a hearing and issue a recommendation from September 15, 2026, to December 15, 2026.

Resolution authorizing Council’s consent to an extension, pursuant to § 922.05.D of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances (the “Zoning Code”),…

Pittsburgh will replace the concrete section of Cedarbrook Drive between Whitewood Drive and 116 Cedarbrook Drive with an asphalt overlay, as approved by City Council. The work will affect drivers and residents along that stretch.

Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that the concrete portion of…

Pittsburgh will replace the concrete pavement on Hayson Avenue north of Silver Oak Drive, from the Silver Oak intersection to 2531 Hayson Avenue, with an asphalt overlay. The work will improve driving conditions for residents and businesses along that stretch.

Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that the concrete portion of…

Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that the concrete portion of Kentmoor Dr situated East of Whitewood Dr, and beginning at…

Pittsburgh will replace the concrete section of Red Oak Drive between Hayson Avenue and 2510 Red Oak Drive with an asphalt overlay.

Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that the concrete portion of…

Pittsburgh will replace the concrete pavement on Whitewood Drive between Arnold Street and Steuben Street with an asphalt overlay. The work covers the block north of Arnold Street up to the intersection with Steuben Street. Drivers and residents on that stretch will get a smoother road.

Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that the concrete portion of…

Pittsburgh will tax and license mechanical amusement devices in establishments across the city. This aims to identify new revenue sources without burdening homeowners or renters. The city ended 2025 with a deficit.

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Seven, Business Licensing, Article Nine, Amusement Businesses…

Pittsburgh will give property‑tax exemptions to owners who construct new or adaptively reuse commercial office buildings on the Northside, aiming to spur redevelopment of vacant office towers and boost the local economy.

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX: Property Taxes, by creating a new Chapter…

Pittsburgh will update its code to change the article number for rules about city-owned spaces. This change affects city-owned or controlled properties, including buildings, parks, and libraries. No money is mentioned in the update.

Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 11 of 2026, effective May 14, 2026, entitled, “Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh…

Pittsburgh will update its code to change the article number for rules about using city-owned spaces. The change affects the city's public places and property rules. No money is mentioned in the update.

Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 12 of 2026, effective May 14, 2026, entitled, “Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh…

Pittsburgh is revising Chapter 454 of its City Code to update the Adopt‑A‑Lot program. The changes let individuals or groups lease a vacant city lot for a year (with possible renewal) or obtain a short‑term license to create flower or edible gardens, and the city can cancel the lease or license with notice.

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Places and Property, Article VII: City Realty by amending…

Pittsburgh’s Department of Parks and Recreation can now set up a City Farms Garden Program that lets residents, businesses, or community groups lease small plots on permanently city‑owned land for urban gardening. Licenses last less than a year and can be renewed if rules are followed. The program is open to anyone who wants to grow food on city property.

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Places and Property, Article VII: City Realty by adding a…

Pittsburgh will let the Department of City Planning create a Greenways Program that allows community groups and individuals to steward city greenways and run urban‑agriculture projects under short‑term agreements.

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Places and Property, Article VII: City Realty by adding a…

Pittsburgh updated its park rules to explicitly ban digging, removing soil, rocks, plants, or wood, and foraging or collecting seeds without a city-approved urban agriculture lease or written permission. The rules apply across all city parks, excepting permitted City-approved orchards and urban agricultural spaces.

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Places and Property, Article XI: Parks and Playgrounds by…

Pittsburgh 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.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Section 902.03, Zoning Map, to…

Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that the concrete portion of Allegheny Ave situated North of, and beginning at the…

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into an Agreement or Agreements with Batta Environmental…

Pittsburgh 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.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article V, Use Regulations, Chapter 911: Primary Uses, to add Retail: Tobacco,…

Pittsburgh 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.

Resolution authorizing Council’s consent to an extension, pursuant to § 922.05.D of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances (the “Zoning Code”),…

Pittsburgh will clarify its capital budget and improvement plan language to align with budget practices. The change affects how the city plans and funds projects. No specific funding is mentioned.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Two: Fiscal, Article I: Administration, Chapter 218: Capital Budget and Capital…

Pittsburgh City Council voted 8-0 to rezone a stretch of properties along the river in the Hazelwood neighborhood of the 15th Ward and the 31st Ward from a general industrial district to an industrial mixed-use district. The change shifts parcels from RIV-GI to RIV-IMU following a planning commission review and public hearing sponsored by Councilmember Barbara Warwick.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Section 902.03, Zoning Map, to…

Pittsburgh will repeal Chapter 179D of the city code, eliminating the Records Management Advisory Commission. This change affects city employees and departments. No dollar figure is mentioned.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title I: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions and Authorities, Chapter…

Pittsburgh will create a Records Retention Manual to set retention periods for city records. The manual will be used by city employees to ensure compliance with state and local law. The Records Management Division of the Office of the City Clerk will establish the manual.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title I: Administrative, Article V: Legislation, Chapter 154 Records Management Division, by…

Pittsburgh will pave Elwell Street from Mere Street to the city limits with asphalt. The project is on a street currently made of concrete. No cost was specified.

Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that the concrete portion of…

The 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.

Resolution authorizing Council’s consent to an extension, pursuant to § 922.05.D of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances (the “Zoning Code”),…

Ordinance establishing an East Carson Street Improvement District for the area shown on “Exhibit “A” at the behest of the East Carson Street Business District Advisory Committee, property owners and…