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Council committee advances reduction to minimum lot sizes in zoning code after split vote
Summary
The Land Use and Economic Development Committee recommended passage of an ordinance (Bill 15‑79) reducing required minimum lot sizes in residential zoning. Supporters said the change would unlock vacant parcels for housing; opponents said the measure should be considered alongside inclusionary zoning and other housing reforms.
The Land Use and Economic Development Committee advanced an ordinance to reduce required minimum lot sizes in Pittsburgh’s zoning code (Bill 15‑79) after a divided roll-call vote.
Proponent Councilman Wilson said the change is a focused fix to "an outdated part of the zoning code" that reduces the square footage required to build on narrow parcels while leaving contextual setbacks, height limits and other protections in place. He argued the change would unlock vacant land held by the land bank and enable more housing…
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