{"id":254646,"date":"2026-07-29T14:45:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T14:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/254646\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T14:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T14:45:07","slug":"pro-housing-and-small-business-growth-zoning-amendments-approved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/254646\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro-Housing and Small Business Growth Zoning Amendments Approved"},"content":{"rendered":"

Published on July 29, 2026<\/p>\n


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O\u2019Connor Administration\u2019s Pro-Housing and Small Business Growth Zoning Amendments Approved by Planning Commission<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh, PA \u2013 As part of Mayor Corey O\u2019Connor\u2019s day-one Executive Order<\/a> and commitment to updating the zoning code as a tool to encourage affordability, growth and responsible, equitable development, the Planning Commission has approved a package of zoning amendments that will clean up, modernize and simplify the City\u2019s Zoning Code for small businesses and residents.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cLike the changes we\u2019re making in permitting, our current zoning code doesn\u2019t meet our modern needs or our vision for growth across the entire city,\u201d said Mayor Corey O\u2019Connor. \u201cThe zoning variance requirements have had Pittsburghers asking \u2018Why can\u2019t we?\u2019 for years and it\u2019s time to get to saying \u2018Yes\u2019 to a zoning code that supports making every neighborhood more vibrant through new housing and investments in our small businesses and main streets. This is an important first step in updating the zoning code, but these are small changes that will have a big impact.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The current zoning code contains provisions that are confusing, inconsistent and rooted in mid-20th century models, which makes it harder to build housing and support new economic opportunities. Based on public feedback and the Department of City Planning\u2019s Zoning staff\u2019s daily experiences with the code, the City identified common pinch points that could be immediately addressed that lead to confusion, delays and unnecessary zoning adjustments.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

As part of Mayor O\u2019Connor\u2019s plans for process reform announced in March<\/a> following a comprehensive review, the amendments approved by the Planning Commission are changes that will make navigating the zoning code easier in order to make building and preserving housing easier.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The amendments clean up the code\u2019s language and remove obsolete sections, while also making technical requirements like dimensional standards and height consistent and attainable. The changes will eliminate barriers that make it harder to achieve the zoning requirements and help reduce burden on applicants.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Changes to the City Zoning Code will be available on an Online Zoning Amendment Hub<\/a> on the City\u2019s Engage PGH platform, where all proposed amendments will be explained and open for public comments.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Planning Commission\u2019s approval will be sent to City Council for consideration.<\/p>\n

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Molly Onufer

\nPress Secretary

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