The Zoning Map for the City of Pittsburgh in PA divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.
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The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within the Pittsburgh, PA as defined by city ordinances.
| Permitted Use Type | Permitted Use Sub Type | Percentage | Area(sq. m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 50.43% | 32497.1 | |
| Eating and drinking establishments | 42.48% | 27376.85 | |
| General retail | 50.43% | 32497.1 | |
| Personal services | 22.01% | 14184.86 | |
| Professional services | 20.55% | 13246.06 | |
| Restricted retail | 23.03% | 14841.78 | |
| Community | 98.99% | 63791.72 | |
| Medical | 56.8% | 36607.14 | |
| Residential care facilities | 74.29% | 47875.29 | |
| Schools and universities | 69.99% | 45102.68 | |
| Transportation facilities and infrastructure | 97.25% | 62674 | |
| Residential | 95.48% | 61529.75 | |
| Communal housing | 72.45% | 46693.19 | |
| Dwellings (unspecified) | 65.6% | 42277 | |
| Multi family dwelling | 25.69% | 16555.71 | |
| Multi family dwelling mixed use | 0.39% | 252.49 | |
| Single family dwelling | 80.54% | 51903.36 | |
| Two family dwelling | 23.97% | 15450.32 | |
| Commercial | 96.22% | 62012.06 | |
| Automobile related uses | 23.03% | 14841.78 | |
| Entertainment | 95.82% | 61752.6 | |
| General commercial | 0.67% | 432.08 | |
| Professional office | 24.22% | 15609.08 | |
| Research and laboratory facilities | 23.44% | 15108.25 | |
| Lodging | 66.42% | 42804.74 | |
| Bed & breakfast | 65.12% | 41964.3 | |
| Hotel/motel | 20.4% | 13144.32 | |
| Industrial | 95.42% | 61495.79 | |
| Contractors office | 18.55% | 11955.6 | |
| Dirt | 94.02% | 60591.29 | |
| Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles) | 6.3% | 4061.07 | |
| General industrial | 12.3% | 7925.92 | |
| Hazardous materials handling or processing | 3.94% | 2537.91 | |
| Manufacturing | 18.78% | 12100.05 | |
| Storage and warehouses | 16.16% | 10411.61 | |
| Parking | 24.9% | 16044.22 | |
| Parking garage or lot | 24.9% | 16044.22 | |
| Agriculture | 89.26% | 57524.14 | |
| Agricultural and hunting | 89.26% | 57524.14 | |
| Other | 6.71% | 4323.39 | |
| Accessory | 4.33% | 2791.61 | |
| Multiple | 2.38% | 1531.78 | |
| Signage | 0.8% | 514.27 | |
| Temporary uses | 3.35% | 2161.93 | |
| Uncategorized | 4.22% | 2716.52 | |
| Mechanical | 97.44% | 62797.68 | |
| Utility structures | 97.44% | 62797.68 |
Zoning codes have shaped major U.S. cities for over a century, serving as the backbone of urban development by defining the permissible land uses and activities within neighborhoods. Zoning regulations enable cities to exercise control over the use and development of land, establishing clear guidelines for commercial, industrial, residential, and agricultural purposes. Essentially, zoning determines the possibilities and limitations for construction on a property.
Zoning plays a pivotal role in the entire lifecycle of a home and significantly influences various stages. Extensive research conducted by Zillow has underscored the importance of zoning regulations, showing their impact on home values. According to Zillow Research, housing markets with stricter land use regulations experienced the highest growth in home values. In fact, the most restrictive metropolitan areas witnessed an average appreciation of 23.4%, more than double that of the least restrictive metros. It's worth noting that zoning regulations are determined locally, and different cities may have varying degrees of restrictiveness. Furthermore, even within a city's zoning system, individual zones can vary in their level of restrictions, including different types of single-family zones. Zoneomics offers the most detailed coverage of zoning data, providing valuable insights for you to integrate and grow your database. These insights encompass permitted land uses, re-zonings, variances, density controls, built form controls, envelopes, housing supply data, employment generation, underutilized parcels, short-term rental permissibility, as well as information on proponents and developers. With Zoneomics, you gain access to an extensive array of zoning-related information to enhance your understanding and decision-making.