Pittsburgh Zoning Map - Council Districts 2022

By Carolyn Ristau

Introduction

Pittsburgh’s interactive zoning map includes many layers besides the zoning districts, most of which relate to requirements within or adjacent to the zoning code. For an overview on how to use the interactive zoning map, see our introductory post.

To select different layers, click the stack of paper in the upper right corner. The layers available are listed below. Today’s post features the Council Districts 2022 (Current) layer, pictured above and in bold text below.

1. Zoning

   • Zoning Districts

   • Zoning Districts Outlines

   • Zoning Max. Height Overlay

   • Height Reduction Zone Overlay

   • 1500’ Major Transit Buffer

   • Parking Reduction Areas

   • North Side Commercial Parking Prohibited Area

   • Baum Centre Zoning Overlay

   • Inclusionary Housing Overlay District

2. RCO (Registered Community Organization) Areas

3. City Divisions

   • DPW Divisions

   • Neighborhoods

   • Council Districts 2012

   • Council District 2022 (Current)

   • Wards

4. Historic Preservation

   • Mexican War Street Historic Boundary

   • Individual City-Designated Properties

   • Pittsburgh City Historic Districts

5. Environment

   • RIV Riparian Buffer (125 Feet)

   • Stormwater Riparian Buffer

   • Floodplain Areas

   • Landslide Prone

   • Potential Steep Slopes Overlay Area

   • Undermined Areas

6. Addresses

7. Allegheny County

8. City Boundaries

9. Imagery 2021

The Council Districts 2022 Layer

Overview

This layer of the interactive zoning map shows the city’s council districts as established in 2022 based on the 2020 census. To see which city council district a particular site is in as of 2022:

• Click on the parcel in question

• Use the arrows to navigate between the pop-up windows as necessary

Relationship with Zoning

Like the Neighborhoods layer, the Council Districts 2022 layer does not correspond to any specific regulations in the Zoning Code. However, the zoning office notifies the appropriate council office of projects on the Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Commission agendas. The council office may send a representative to observe and speak at projects of interest. It may benefit the project team to reach out to the councilperson’s office prior to a public hearing. In addition, the councilperson can often assist in facilitating conversations with the community.

Conclusion

The Council Districts 2022 layer of Pittsburgh’s interactive zoning map can be used to identify the appropriate city council office. Projects that will have a public hearing as part of the zoning process or that may be considered controversial may benefit from reaching out to the local councilperson to help arrange or facilitate a dialogue with the community.