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Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four: Public Places and Property, Article I: Public Rights-of-Way, Chapter 416: Obstructions, by adding new definitions and amending permitting requirements for construction activities,
encroachments and minor
encroachments.
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WHEREAS, Pittsburgh Code broadly defines an obstruction as "a partial or complete blockage of the right-of-way;" and
WHEREAS, currently, Chapter 416 of the Pittsburgh Code broadly defines an
encroachment as a type of obstruction consisting of "a private improvement, structure or obstruction extending into or located within, upon, above or under any public right-of-way or public easement;" and
WHEREAS, obstructions can range from a bench or bike rack on the sidewalk to an underground vault or foundation; and
WHEREAS, except for sidewalk cafes and ramps approved as part of the One Step Program, any
encroachment in any public right-of-way requires a resolution from Council and permission from the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh should avoid overly burdensome permitting processes for
encroachments that are minor in nature and do not materially interfere with the public's safety, convenience, use, or enjoyment of the public right-of-way, such as benches, bike racks, and overhead awnings.
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The Council of the City of Pittsburg hereby enacts a follows:
Section 1. Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four: Public Places and Property, Article I: Public Rights-of-Way, Chapter 416: Obstructions, by
? 416.01 - OBSTRUCTION PERMIT REQUIRED.
Prior to any person placing an obstruction, as defined in ?411.02, in the public right-of-way, a permit or license must first be obtained from the Director.
For purposes of this chapter, an obstruction includes but is not limited to:
(a) temporary traffic obstruction activity, as defined in ?416.04;
(b) a minor
encroachment, as defined in ?416.09;
(c) an
encroachment, as d...
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