Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article I, Introduction… rezone
Case 2025-1993
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Pittsburgh Meetings
Standing Committees, May 27, 2026
Votes on Rezoning of parcels 125-G-13, 125-G-14, 125-G-15 in Homewood West to urban industrial, unanimous
1h 44m13,992 words
56 mentionspublic hearingapprovedresidentialrezoningmotion to approveland usedeferredzoningrezoneindustrialmixed usedensityPittsburgh, PA
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What happened
This was a Pittsburgh City Council Standing Committees meeting focused largely on grants, contracts, and revenue measures rather than major zoning approvals; committee items receive 'affirmative recommendations' (voice votes) advancing them to the full council.
Meeting key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Date
- May 27, 2026
- Decisions
- 22 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsCase 2025-1993
ApprovedHazelwood neighborhood, 15th Ward and 31st Ward
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Rezoning in Hazelwood (15th Ward) and 31st Ward from RIV-GI to RIV-IMU
Ordinance amending the zoning map to rezone parcels from RIV-GI (Riverfront General Industrial) to RIV-IMU (Riverfront Industrial Mixed Use) in the Hazelwood neighborhood of the 15th Ward and in the 31st Ward. Amended by substitution and given affirmative recommendation. Republic Services, operator of the city's primary recycling facility, and the Allegheny Valley Railroad spoke in opposition, noting last-minute parcel revisions.
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
This was a Pittsburgh City Council Standing Committees meeting focused largely on grants, contracts, and revenue measures rather than major zoning approvals; committee items receive 'affirmative recommendations' (voice votes) advancing them to the full council.
Key Decisions (22)
Amended
Rezoning in Hazelwood (15th Ward) and 31st Ward from RIV-GI to RIV-IMU
Vote: unanimous
Other
Rezoning of parcels 125-G-13, 125-G-14, 125-G-15 in Homewood West to urban industrial
Vote: unanimous
Other
East Carson Street Improvement District
Vote: unanimous
Other
Licensing/privilege tax on mechanical amusement devices
Vote: unanimous
Amended
Amendment to capital budget ordinance re: grant local match timing
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Quit claim of property at 6491 Stanton Avenue
Vote: unanimous
Amended
Amend contract with Bromberg and Associates for communication services
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Adopt Allegheny County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Vote: unanimous
Approved
EPA grant for curbside yard waste recycling program
Vote: unanimous
Approved
PennDOT reimbursement agreement for Westin Trolley Trail construction
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Public hearing request for Serpentine Drive in Schenley Park
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund grant
Vote: unanimous
Approved
HUD grant for Thaddeus Stevens Recreation Center
Vote: unanimous
Approved
URA cooperation agreement for former Homewood School Project
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Sewage facilities plan revision for 2200 Railroad Street
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Amend B2G Now professional services agreement
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Settlement warrant for vehicle damage claim (Omar Cadenas)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Catering warrant for NFL draft (Common Plea Catering)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
IRB authorization agreement with University of Pittsburgh
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Emergency snow removal warrant (A. Foligno Construction)
Vote: unanimous
Amended
Amend agreement with Starfire Corporation for 250th anniversary fireworks
Vote: unanimous
Approved
CONNECT membership dues warrants
Vote: unanimous
Zoning Changes (2)
Development Activity (3)
Pittsburgh primary recycling facility (Republic Services) - Hazelwood/31st Ward rezoning
Industrial
East Carson Street Improvement District
Commercial
Former Homewood School Project
Other
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
East Carson Street commercial vacancy fell from 24% to 16.4%…
Sentiment
The city faces significant fiscal stress (two-plus years of deficits,…
Infrastructure
The city is investing in recycling and yard waste infrastructure…
Commercial Demand
Skills-game gambling machines are proliferating across bars, gas stations, and…
Who Spoke (19)
ChairCouncilmember · 6Staff · 4Public · 4
On the record: the chair, 6 councilmembers, 4 staff members, and 4 members of the public.
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article I, Introduction… rezone
Case 2026-0513
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