City Council, September 29, 2026
Approved: Rezoning of parcels in Banksville neighborhood to RP (PUD), 8-0
What happened
On September 29, 2026, Pittsburgh approved Rezoning of parcels in Banksville neighborhood to RP (PUD) (8-0).
The Pittsburgh City Council passed Bill 2025-2224, an ordinance rezoning parcels 36-K-303, 36-K-90, and 36-K-941 from RM-M (Residential Multi-Unit Moderate Density) and R1D-L (Residential Single-Unit Detached Low Density) to RP (Residential Planned Unit Development) in the Banksv…
- Jurisdiction
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- September 29, 2026
- Decisions
- 11 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 8-0
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsBanksville Parcels to RP for Golden Horizons
Approved 8-0Free sample: decision 1 of 11
Rezoning of parcels in Banksville neighborhood to RP (PUD)
Ordinance amending the zoning map to rezone parcels 36-K-303, 36-K-90, and 36-K-941 from RM-M (Residential Multi-Unit Moderate Density) and R1D-L (Residential Single-Unit Detached Low Density) to RP (Residential Planned Unit Development) in the Banksville neighborhood. Passed 8-0.
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Key Decisions (11)
Rezoning of parcels in Banksville neighborhood to RP (PUD)
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Grant application to overhaul Pittsburgh zoning code and map
Will of Council supporting paid parental leave
Removal of streets from residential sticker parking program Area T in Beechview
License agreement with Buncher Company for temporary city vehicle placement, 6th Ward
Grant for upgrades at Farmhouse Field, Highland Park and Allegheny Riverfront Trail
Grant for renovation of Boulevard of the Allies
Green Light Go grant for intersection upgrades
Lease agreement with East End Cooperative Ministries for Office of Community Health and Safety
Vibrant Pittsburgh membership dues (recommitted)
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Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (1)
Project Prosper (Jamil's Global Village Project)
Other
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Multiple public speakers warned of rising housing insecurity and homelessness…
Infrastructure
Council is pursuing a $300,000 grant to overhaul Pittsburgh's zoning…
Sentiment
A council member cited efforts to attract residents from higher-cost…
Agenda results
Each land-use item on the agenda, with its recorded voteWho spoke
20 distinct speakers; 3 identified names.
All speaker roles: 4 Councilmember, 13 Public, 2 Clerk, 1 Chair.
Identified name roles: 2 Councilmember, 1 Chair.
Speaker sample: Daniel Lavelle, Chair.
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Zoning terms (10)
25 recorded timestamps
- motion to approve (2 timestamps)
- approved (9 timestamps)
- denied (1 timestamps)
- commercial (1 timestamps)
- residential (4 timestamps)
- land use (2 timestamps)
Decision moments (11)
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