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File #: 2011-1924    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed Finally
File created: 7/19/2011 In control: Committee on Land Use and Economic Development
On agenda: Final action: 12/13/2011
Enactment date: 12/13/2011 Enactment #: 25
Effective date: 12/14/2011    
Title: Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine Zoning Code, Article II Base Zoning District, Chapter 903 Residential Zoning Districts, 903.03 Development Subdistricts, to clarify required setbacks of "attached" dwelling units.
Sponsors: Darlene M. Harris
Indexes: PGH. CODE ORDINANCES TITLE 09 - ZONING
Attachments: 1. 2011-1924.doc
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
12/19/20111 Mayor Signed by the Mayor  Action details Meeting details
12/13/20111 City Council Passed FinallyPass Action details Meeting details
12/7/20111 Standing Committee Affirmatively RecommendedPass Action details Meeting details
12/5/20111 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held  Action details Meeting details
11/7/20111 Standing Committee Public Hearing Scheduled  Action details Meeting details
7/20/20111 Standing Committee Referred for Report and RecommendationPass Action details Meeting details
7/20/2011  Standing Committee Referred for Report and Recommendation  Action details Meeting details
7/20/20111 Standing Committee Held for Cablecast Public HearingPass Action details Meeting details
7/19/20111 City Council Read and referred  Action details Meeting details
7/19/20111 City Council Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details Meeting details
Title
Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine Zoning Code, Article II Base Zoning District, Chapter 903 Residential Zoning Districts, 903.03 Development Subdistricts, to clarify required setbacks of "attached" dwelling units.
 
Body
Be it resolved by the Council  of the City of Pittsburgh as follows
 
Section 1.      The Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine Zoning Code, Article II Base Zoning District, Chapter 903 Residential Zoning Districts, 903.03 Development Subdistricts, is hereby amended and supplemented as follows:
 
 
Section 1.
 
903.03.A  Very Low-Density
 
903.03.A.1  Map Designation
The zoning map designation for lands classified in the Very Low-Density Subdistrict shall be the letters "VL", which shall follow the Use Subdistrict designation (e.g., R1D-VL)
 
903.03.A.2  Site Development Standards
Sites in the Very Low-Density Subdistrict shall be developed in accordance with the following site development standards, provided that:
(a) New development shall be allowed to use Contextual Setbacks and Contextual Building Heights in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 925.06 and Sec. 925.07; and
(b) The Environmental Performance Standards of Chapter 915 shall impose additional regulations on site development if such conditions exist.
Article VI and Chapter 925 contain a complete description of site development standards and a listing of exemptions to various standards.
(c) When a dwelling unit is "attached" to one or more separate dwelling units on separate lots by a party wall or separate abutting wall the required interior sideyard setback shall be zero on the abutting or party wall side.
 
 
  Site Development Standard   
Very-Low Density Subdistrict   
Minimum Lot Size   
8,000 s.f.   
Minimum Lot Size per Unit   
8,000 s.f.   
Minimum Front Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 30 ft.   30 ft.   
Minimum Rear Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 30 ft.   30 ft.   
Minimum Exterior Sideyard Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 30 ft.   30 ft.   
Minimum Interior Sideyard Setback   R1D, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   R1A Subdistrict      RM Subdistrict   
 5 ft, on one side; 10 ft. on the other side   [10 ft.] 5 ft.   30 ft.   
Maximum Height   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 40 ft. (not to exceed 3 stories)   40 ft. (not to exceed 3 stories)   
 
903.03.B  Low-Density
 
903.03.B.1  Map Designation
The zoning map designation for lands classified in the Low-Density Subdistrict shall be the letter "L", which shall follow the Use Subdistrict designation (e.g., R1D-L)
 
903.03.B.2  Site Development Standards
Sites in the Low-Density Subdistrict shall be developed in accordance with the following site development standards, provided that:
(a) New development shall be allowed to use Contextual Setbacks and Contextual Building Heights in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 925.06 and Sec. 925.07; and
(b) The Environmental Performance Standards of Chapter 915 shall impose additional regulations on site development if such conditions exist.
Article VI and Chapter 925 contain a complete description of site development standards and a listing of exemptions to various standards.
(c) When a dwelling is "attached" to one or more separate dwelling units on separate lots by a party wall or separate abutting wall the required interior sideyard setback shall be zero on the abutting or party wall side.
 
 
  Site Development Standard   
Low Density Subdistrict   
Minimum Lot Size   
5,000 s.f.   
Minimum Lot Size per Unit   
3,000 s.f.   
Minimum Front Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 30 ft.   25 ft.   
Minimum Rear Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 30 ft.   25 ft.   
Minimum Exterior Sideyard Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 30 ft.   30 ft.   
Minimum Interior Sideyard Setback   R1D, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   R1A Subdistrict    RM Subdistrict   
  5 ft   [10 ft.] 5 ft.  25 ft.   
Maximum Height   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 40 ft. (not to exceed 3 stories)   40 ft. (not to exceed 3 stories)   
 
903.03.C  Moderate Density
 
903.03.C.1  Map Designation
The zoning map designation for lands classified in the Moderate-Density Subdistrict shall be the letter "M", which shall follow the Use Subdistrict designation (e.g., R2-M)
 
903.03.C.2  Site Development Standards
Sites in the Moderate-Density Subdistrict shall be developed in accordance with the following site development standards, provided that:
(a) New development shall be allowed to use Contextual Setbacks and Contextual Building Heights in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 925.06 and Sec. 925.07; and
(b) The Environmental Performance Standards of Chapter 915 shall impose additional regulations on site development if such conditions exist.
Article VI and Chapter 925 contain a complete description of site development standards and a listing of exemptions to various standards.
(c) When a dwelling is "attached" to one or more separate dwelling units on separate lots by a party wall or separate abutting wall the required interior sideyard setback shall be zero on the abutting or party wall side.
 
 
 
  Site Development Standard   Moderate Density Subdistrict   
 
Minimum Lot Size   
3,200 s.f.   
Minimum Lot Size per Unit   
1,800 s.f.   
Minimum Front Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 30 ft.   25 ft.   
Minimum Rear Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 30 ft.   25 ft.   
Minimum Exterior Sideyard Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 30 ft.   25 ft.   
Minimum Interior Sideyard Setback   R1D, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   R1A Subdistrict    RM Subdistrict   
 5 ft.   5 ft.   10 ft.   
Maximum Height   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 40 ft. (not to exceed 3 stories)   55 ft. (not to exceed 4 stories)   
 
903.03.D  High Density
 
903.03.D.1  Map Designation
The zoning map designation for lands classified in the High-Density Subdistrict shall be the Letter "H" which shall follow the Use Subdistrict designation (e.g., RM-H)
 
903.03.D.2  Site Development Standards
Sites in the High-Density Subdistrict shall be developed in accordance with the following site development standards, provided that:
(a) New development shall be allowed to use Contextual Setbacks and Contextual Building Heights in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 925.06 and Sec. 925.07;
(b) Residential Compatibility Standards of Chapter 916 shall impose additional height and setback standards on new High-Density and Very High-Density residential and nonresidential development located near residential and H Districts; and
(c) The Environmental Performance Standards of Chapter 915 shall impose additional regulations on site development if such conditions exist.
Article VI and Chapter 925 contain a complete description of site development standards and a listing of exemptions to various standards.
(d) When a dwelling is "attached" to one or more separate dwelling units on separate lots by a party wall or separate abutting wall the required interior sideyard setback shall be zero on the abutting or party wall side.
 
 
 
 
  Site Development Standard   High Density Subdistrict   
 
Minimum Lot Size   
1,800 s.f.   
Minimum Lot Size per Unit   
750 s.f.   
Minimum Front Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 15 ft.   25 ft.   
Minimum Rear Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 15 ft.   25 ft.   
Minimum Exterior Sideyard Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 15 ft.   25 ft.   
Minimum Interior Sideyard Setback   R1D, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   R1A Subdistrict    RM Subdistrict   
  5 ft.    [10 ft.] 5 ft.   10 ft.   
Maximum Height   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 40 ft. (not to exceed 3 stories)   85 ft. (not to exceed 9 stories)   
 
903.03.E  Very-High Density
 
903.03.E.1  Map Designation
The zoning map designation for lands classified in the Very-High Density Subdistrict shall be the letters "VH", which shall follow the Use Subdistrict designation (e.g., RM-VH)
 
903.03.E.2  Site Development Standards
Sites in the Very High-Density Subdistrict shall be developed in accordance with the following site development standards, provided that:
(a) New development shall be allowed to use Contextual Setbacks and Contextual Building Heights in accordance with the provisions of Sec. Sec. 925.06 and Sec. 925.07;
(b) Residential Compatibility Standards of Chapter 916 shall impose additional height and setback standards on new High-Density and Very High-Density residential and nonresidential development located near residential and H Districts; and
(c) The Environmental Performance Standards of Chapter 915 shall impose additional regulations on site development if such conditions exist.
Article VI and Chapter 925 contain a complete description of site development standards and a listing of exemptions to various standards.
(d) When a dwelling is "attached" to one or more separate dwelling units on separate lots by a party wall or separate abutting wall the required interior sideyard setback shall be zero on the abutting or party wall side.
 
 
 
  Site Development Standard   
Very-High Density Subdistrict   
Minimum Lot Size   
1,200 s.f.   
Minimum Lot Size per Unit   
400 s.f.   
Minimum Front Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 5 ft.   25 ft.   
Minimum Rear Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 15 ft.   25 ft.   
Minimum Exterior Sideyard Setback   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 5 ft.   25 ft.   
Minimum Interior Sideyard Setback   R1D, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   R1A Subdistrict    RM Subdistrict   
  5 ft.   [10 ft.] 5 ft.   10 ft.   
Maximum Height   R1D, R1A, R2 & R3 Subdistricts   RM Subdistrict   
 40 ft. (not to exceed 3 stories)   no limit   
(Ord. 25-2001, ยงยง 1C--1L, eff. 11-30-01)
 
 
Section 2.
 
925.06.C.2  Zero Setback on One or Both Sides
 
The applicant may reduce the side setback to zero when the side of the abutting property has a zero side setback when both building walls abut each other