City Council, June 2, 2026
Approves Rezoning of parcels in Hazelwood from RIVGI to RIVIMU (Bill 1993 / 2025-1993), 8-0
What happened
Pittsburgh City Council finally passed Bill 2025-1993 (referred to as Bill 1993), rezoning several parcels in the Hazelwood neighborhood (15th/31st Ward) from RIVGI (Riverfront General Industrial) to RIVIMU (Riverfront Industrial Mixed Use), on an 8-0 vote after amending the bill…
- Jurisdiction
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- June 2, 2026
- Decisions
- 8 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 8-0
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsMechanical Amusement Device Tax
Awaiting final voteFree sample: decision 1 of 8
Rezoning of parcels in Hazelwood from RIVGI to RIVIMU (Bill 1993 / 2025-1993)
Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to rezone several parcels from RIVGI Riverfront General Industrial to RIVIMU Riverfront Industrial Mixed Use Subdistrict in the Hazelwood neighborhood of the 15th Ward, 31st Ward. Councilwoman Warwick moved to amend to remove two parcels; the amendment carried by voice vote. BFI Waste Services (owner of the Hazelwood recycling center) and its representatives opposed it as unconstitutional spot zoning; CSX and Allegheny Valley Railroad did not oppose the amended form. Passed 8-0.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
Pittsburgh City Council finally passed Bill 2025-1993 (referred to as Bill 1993), rezoning several parcels in the Hazelwood neighborhood (15th/31st Ward) from RIVGI (Riverfront General Industrial) to RIVIMU (Riverfront Industrial Mixed Use), on an 8-0 vote after amending the bill…
Key Decisions (8)
Rezoning of parcels in Hazelwood from RIVGI to RIVIMU (Bill 1993 / 2025-1993)
Mechanical Amusement Device Tax (Bill 2026-544)
Finance and Law committee report (Bill 547)
Public Safety and Wellness committee report (Bill 548)
Public Works and Infrastructure committee report (Bill 549)
Recreation Youth and Senior Services committee report (Bill 550)
Innovation, Performance, Asset Management and Technology committee report (Bill 551)
Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report (Bill 552)
Development Activity (1)
Hazelwood Recycling Center
Industrial
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
The proposed East Carson Street Neighborhood Improvement District signals investor…
Infrastructure
Council is funding multiple transportation and utility projects (West End…
Sentiment
The Hazelwood RIVGI-to-RIVIMU rezoning drew organized opposition from industrial/rail landowners…
Other
Council is advancing a new Mechanical Amusement Device Tax ($10-$1,000…
Who Spoke (17)
On the record: the chair, 2 councilmembers, a staff member, 3 applicant's representatives, and 6 members of the public.
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