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Pittsburgh City Council

“Tiny Lots” Approved After Spirited Debate.

Written by Amy Whipple

  • The amendment to the residential zoning ordinance reduces minimum lot sizes for all density levels and removes the minimum unit-size requirement for apartments and condos.
  • All other zoning rules remain unchanged.
  • While Council generally supported the text, some members raised concerns about:
  • Timing the vote right after this week’s severe storm
  • Whether zoning changes should be made individually or all at once
  • If minimum lot sizes were the most critical amendment among many under consideration
  • The bill received an affirmative recommendation, passing 5–1 with two abstentions. Councilperson Gross voted against with Councilpersons Lavelle and Warwick abstaining. Councilperson Mosley was absent.

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Topics:
Housing & Land Use
Governments:
Pittsburgh City Council
Public meetings:
City Council · April 29, 2025

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