Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Pittsburgh, PA. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through September 2, 2026
Updated with meetings through September 2, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Permits single-unit detached houses at low density.
Permits single-unit detached houses at moderate density.
Permits single-unit attached houses at moderate density.
Permits residential buildings of up to two dwelling units at moderate density.
Permits residential buildings of up to three dwelling units at moderate density.
Permits multi-unit residential buildings at moderate density.
A mixed-use district established among the mixed-use zoning districts of Chapter 904 of the Zoning Code, in which residential development is combined with compatible non-residential uses.
A small-scale commercial district intended to reduce the adverse impacts sometimes associated with commercial uses in order to promote compatibility with residential development.
A commercial district intended to reinforce qualities of the built environment such as the continuity of storefronts and pedestrian-oriented streetscapes.
Accommodates auto-oriented commercial uses such as automobile dealerships, fast-food restaurants and appliance stores, and large-scale regional retail stores that require large lots.
Intended to provide development opportunities for small office uses in districts that are primarily residential.
A mixed-use district applied to urban center areas, established among the mixed-use zoning districts of Chapter 904 of the Zoning Code.
Intended to encourage development patterns that include a mix of housing, employment and shopping opportunities.
Intended to allow mid-sized to large industries with lower external impacts, providing flexible space for office parks, incubators and high-technology industries and encouraging adaptive reuse of manufacturing buildings.
Intended to accommodate a full range of industrial, manufacturing, warehouse and similar uses.
Applied to public parks and open space land.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Pittsburgh in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Pittsburgh · Sep 2, 2026
Proposed · UnanimousBanksville Golden Horizons Residential PUD Rezoning, proposed unanimously on Sep 2, 2026 in Pittsburgh.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
In Pittsburgh, 79% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Single-family homes clear 75%, Land use / comp-plan amendment 50%. ZoneWire analyzed 35 land-use board decisions in Pittsburgh over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 12 | 75% |
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 6 | 50% |
The official Pittsburgh zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://pittsburghpa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=1fd0e7b1add245558f236db7ad1290dd. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Pittsburgh include R1D-L (Single-Unit Detached Residential, Low Density), R1D-M (Single-Unit Detached Residential, Moderate Density), R1A-M (Single-Unit Attached Residential, Moderate Density), R2-M (Two-Unit Residential, Moderate Density), R3-M (Three-Unit Residential, Moderate Density), RM-M (Multi-Unit Residential, Moderate Density), R-MU (Residential Mixed Use), LNC (Local Neighborhood Commercial). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
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