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Council holds minimum lot-size zoning measure for public hearing after public urges housing package be kept intact
Summary
Pittsburgh City Council held (scheduled a cablecast public hearing for) a bill to reduce required minimum lot sizes after residents and advocacy groups urged that the change remain part of the broader housing needs assessment package rather than be passed alone.
Pittsburgh City Council on Wednesday held for a cablecast public hearing a zoning bill that would reduce minimum lot-size requirements across several residential subdistricts, after public commenters and several council members urged that the provision remain tied to the city’s larger housing needs assessment package.
The bill, introduced by Councilman Wilson, would reduce or remove minimum lot-size requirements in several residential zoning subdistricts and alter the minimum lot-size-per-unit standard in multi-family zones. Council voted to hold the measure for a cablecast public hearing (the council clerk recorded an affirmative voice vote to hold the bill for public hearing).
Advocates and residents who spoke during public comment said the minimum-lot-size change is one piece of a larger package of reforms…
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