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Calculated Shard: 49 (from laksa029)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa049.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/implementing-housing-needs-assessment/minimum-lot-size\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/implementing-housing-needs-assessment/minimum-lot-size\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/implementing-housing-needs-assessment\/minimum-lot-size","crawl_time":1774446403,"first_indexed_time":1727362980,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,pittsburghpa!engage,\/implementing-housing-needs-assessment\/minimum-lot-size s443","src_root_hash":"11159077465792036249","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Minimum Lot Size | Implementing the Housing Needs Assessment | EngagePgh","meta_descriptions":["Minimum lot size is the smallest lot area permitted for a development in a residential zoning district. Minimum lot size per unit is the minimum lot area needed for a development of a residential unit and determines the level of density permitted. Current minimums create challenges to development of housing by artificially capping density. By reforming these minimums, a variety of housing types can be built at lower cost, increasing the supply of housing."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Skip to main content\nLog In \/ Join\nUpdate: Minimum Lot Size Legislation Now in Effect Citywide\nCity Council has passed legislation 2025-1579, establishing new minimum lot size requirements. This policy is now officially in effect across the entire city.\nThe link to the legislation is\nhere\n.\nMinimum lot size\nis the\nsmallest lot area\npermitted\nfor a development in a residential zoning district\n.\nMinimum\nlot size per unit\nis the m\ninimum lot area needed for the development of a residential unit and\ndetermines\nthe level of density permitted\n.\nMinimum lot size requirements have historically been a tool of exclusionary zoning intended to prevent\nlower-\nincome households from being able to live in certain ne\nighborhoods.\nDCP proposed to r\nemove\nminimum lot size per unit\nand reduce the\nminimum lot size\nrequirements in the\nModerate-, High-, and Very High-density residential subdistricts\n.\nMinimum Lot Size and Minimum Lot Size Per Unit Explained\nWhat are\nminimum lo\nt size\nand\nminimum lot size per unit\n?\nMinimum lot size\nis the\nsmallest lot area permitted for a development in a residential zoning district.  For example\n, in the Residential\nHigh Density\nSubdistrict, the minimum lot size by right is 1,800 square feet\nmeaning that to build a new house in this zone, the lot must have at least 1,8\n00 square feet in area\n.\nMinimum\nlot size per unit\nis the m\ninimum lot area needed for the development of a residential unit and determines the level of density permitted\n.  For example,\nin the Residential High Density Subdistrict,\nthe minimum lot size per unit is 750 square feet.  So for a lot size of 1,800 square feet, only two units would currently be permitted.\nThe current minimum lot size per unit requirements create\nchalleng\nes to the development of housing types\n. For example, in the R2-M zone\n(Residential Two-Unit), the minimum lot size is 3,200 square feet and the minimum lot size per unit is 1,800 square feet.\nThe result is that a duplex would not be able to be built on a lot that is 3,200 square feet without a variance even though a du\nplex is\npermitted\nby-\nright\nand the property meets the minimum lot size requirement\n.\nWhat is being proposed?\nRemove minimum lot size per unit and reduce the minimum lot size requirements in all residential subdistricts.\nResidential Very Low Density District\nNo minimum lot size per unit\nMinimum lot size reduced from 8,000 square feet to 6,000 square feet\nResidential Low Density District\nNo minimum lot size per unit\nMinimum lot size reduced from 5,000 square feet to 3,000 square feet\nResidential Moderate Density District\nNo\nmin\ni\nm\nu\nm\nl\no\nt\ns\ni\nze\nper unit\nMin\ni\nm\nu\nm\nl\no\nt\ns\ni\nze\nr\ne\nduced from 3,200 square feet to 2,400 square feet\nResidential High Density District\nNo\nmin\ni\nm\nu\nm\nl\no\nt\ns\ni\nze\nper unit\nMin\ni\nm\nu\nm\nl\no\nt\ns\ni\nze\nr\ne\nduced from 1,800 square feet to 1,200 square feet\nResidential Very High-Density District\nNo\nmin\ni\nm\nu\nm\nl\no\nt\ns\ni\nze\nper unit\nNo\nmin\ni\nm\nu\nm\nl\no\nt\ns\ni\nze\nMaximum height 180 feet (RM-VH)\nWhy are we making these changes?\nMin\ni\nm\nu\nm\nl\no\nt\ns\ni\nze\nr\ne\nquirements have historically been a tool of exclusionary zoning intended to prevent\nlower-\nincome households from being able to live in certain ne\nighborhoods.\nLarge\nmin\ni\nm\nu\nm\nl\no\nt\ns\ni\nze\nr\ne\nquirements drive up the cost of housing by requiring more land to build the same number of homes.\nMin\ni\nm\nu\nm\nl\no\nt\ns\ni\nze\nper unit requirements\nwork\nsimilar to\nmin\ni\nm\nu\nm\nl\no\nt\ns\ni\nze\nr\ne\nquirements by artificially capping the number of units that can be built in multi-unit developments.\nMuch of Pittsburgh’s older multi-unit housing stock would not be able to be built today under the\nmin\ni\nm\nu\nm\nl\no\nt\ns\ni\nze\nper unit caps.\nRemoving this artificial density cap would allow more multi-unit developments to be built, increasing the supply of housing and helping to lower the cost of housing.\nOther bulk requirements are still in place such as height and setback requirements.\nSummary and Rationale of Substantive Changes to Proposed Zoning Legislation Since Initial Release\nRemoved density definitions in Section 926 to prevent any conflict with removal of minimum lot size per unit requirements.\nAdd\ned\nchanges to low- and very low-density residential subdistricts based on feedback received\nfrom Planning Commission and\nEngagePGH\nand\nfurther analysis of existing lot sizes which showed a high preponderance of lots that did not meet current minimum lot size requirements in these zones.\nMinimum Lot Size: Share your thoughts!\nThank you for taking the time to offer your feedback on this suite of proposed amendments to the zoning code. The EngagePGH public comment period for these amendments has closed. \r\n\r\nIf you are still interested in giving feedback, please consider providing testimony at the December 10th Planning Commission hearing at 2 PM. (Please note the hearing starts at 2 PM, but there are other items on the agenda.) \r\n\r\nYou can view instructions on how to provide testimony at this link: https:\/\/www.pittsburghpa.gov\/Business-Development\/Planning\/Commissions-and-Boards\/Planning-Commission.\r\n\r\nIf the Planning Commission approves these amendments, this EngagePGH will re-open for additional comments before City Council reviews them in early 2025.\nFollow The City of Pittsburgh on Social Media","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/implementing-housing-needs-assessment\/minimum-lot-size#content)\n\n[![The City of Pittsburgh - Logo](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/packages\/custom_pgh_engage\/themes\/the_hive_pgh_engage\/img\/site-logo.svg) ![The City of Pittsburgh - Logo](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/packages\/custom_pgh_engage\/themes\/the_hive_pgh_engage\/img\/site-logo-xs.svg) EngagePgh](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/)\n\n[Menu](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/implementing-housing-needs-assessment\/minimum-lot-size#navlinks)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/)\n- [Archived Projects](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/archived-projects)\n- [Office of Community Affairs](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/OCA)\n- [English](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/implementing-housing-needs-assessment\/minimum-lot-size)\n  Select your language\n  \n  Translation not available for this page\n  \n  [Translation Disclaimer](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/translation-disclaimer)\n\n- [Log In \/ Join](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/login)\n- [My profile](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/implementing-housing-needs-assessment\/minimum-lot-size)\n  - [Edit profile](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/account)\n  - [Sign out](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/login\/logout\/LOGOUT_TOKEN)\n\nClose\n\n# Minimum Lot Size\nMinimum lot size is the smallest lot area permitted for a development in a residential zoning district. Minimum lot size per unit is the minimum lot area needed for a development of a residential unit and determines the level of density permitted. Current minimums create challenges to development of housing by artificially capping density. By reforming these minimums, a variety of housing types can be built at lower cost, increasing the supply of housing.\n\nFollow\n\nYou are here:\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/ \"Home\")\n2. [Implementing the Housing Needs Assessment](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/implementing-housing-needs-assessment \"Implementing the Housing Needs Assessment\")\n3. Minimum Lot Size\n\n## Update: Minimum Lot Size Legislation Now in Effect Citywide\nCity Council has passed legislation 2025-1579, establishing new minimum lot size requirements. This policy is now officially in effect across the entire city.\n\nThe link to the legislation is [here](https:\/\/pittsburgh.legistar.com\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7248895&GUID=DC74390E-DCCC-41E1-92E2-9923E1E1B5FB&Options=ID%7CText%7C&Search=2025-1579).\n\n#### Background\n*Minimum lot size* is the smallest lot area permitted for a development in a residential zoning district. *Minimum lot size per unit* is the minimum lot area needed for the development of a residential unit and determines the level of density permitted. Minimum lot size requirements have historically been a tool of exclusionary zoning intended to prevent lower-income households from being able to live in certain neighborhoods.\n\nDCP proposed to remove *minimum lot size per unit* and reduce the *minimum lot size* requirements in the Moderate-, High-, and Very High-density residential subdistricts.\n\n### Document Library\n- [![](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/concrete\/images\/icons\/filetypes\/pdf.png) Updated Draft Citywide Minimum Lot Size Amendment PDF (174.95 KB)](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/download_file\/10459\/1820)\n\nClose\n\n# Document Library\n\n- [![](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/concrete\/images\/icons\/filetypes\/pdf.png) Updated Draft Citywide Minimum Lot Size Amendment PDF (174.95 KB)](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/download_file\/10459\/1820)\n\nClose\n## Minimum Lot Size and Minimum Lot Size Per Unit Explained\nWhat are **minimum lo****t size** and **minimum lot size per unit**?\n\n- **Minimum lot size** is the smallest lot area permitted for a development in a residential zoning district. For example, in the Residential High Density Subdistrict, the minimum lot size by right is 1,800 square feet meaning that to build a new house in this zone, the lot must have at least 1,800 square feet in area.\n\n- **Minimum lot size per unit** is the minimum lot area needed for the development of a residential unit and determines the level of density permitted. For example, in the Residential High Density Subdistrict, the minimum lot size per unit is 750 square feet. So for a lot size of 1,800 square feet, only two units would currently be permitted.\n\n- - The current minimum lot size per unit requirements create challenges to the development of housing types. For example, in the R2-M zone\n\n- - (Residential Two-Unit), the minimum lot size is 3,200 square feet and the minimum lot size per unit is 1,800 square feet. The result is that a duplex would not be able to be built on a lot that is 3,200 square feet without a variance even though a duplex is permitted by-right and the property meets the minimum lot size requirement.\n## What is being proposed?\nRemove minimum lot size per unit and reduce the minimum lot size requirements in all residential subdistricts.\n\n- Residential Very Low Density District\n  - No minimum lot size per unit\n  - Minimum lot size reduced from 8,000 square feet to 6,000 square feet\n- Residential Low Density District\n  - No minimum lot size per unit\n  - Minimum lot size reduced from 5,000 square feet to 3,000 square feet\n- Residential Moderate Density District\n  - No minimum lot size per unit\n  - Minimum lot size reduced from 3,200 square feet to 2,400 square feet\n- Residential High Density District\n\n- - No minimum lot size per unit\n\n- - Minimum lot size reduced from 1,800 square feet to 1,200 square feet\n\n- Residential Very High-Density District\n\n- - No minimum lot size per unit\n\n- - No minimum lot size\n\n- - Maximum height 180 feet (RM-VH)\n## Why are we making these changes?\n- Minimum lot size requirements have historically been a tool of exclusionary zoning intended to prevent lower-income households from being able to live in certain neighborhoods.\n\n- Large minimum lot size requirements drive up the cost of housing by requiring more land to build the same number of homes.\n\n- Minimum lot size per unit requirements work similar to minimum lot size requirements by artificially capping the number of units that can be built in multi-unit developments.\n\n- Much of Pittsburgh’s older multi-unit housing stock would not be able to be built today under the minimum lot size per unit caps.\n\n- Removing this artificial density cap would allow more multi-unit developments to be built, increasing the supply of housing and helping to lower the cost of housing. Other bulk requirements are still in place such as height and setback requirements.\n## Summary and Rationale of Substantive Changes to Proposed Zoning Legislation Since Initial Release\n- Removed density definitions in Section 926 to prevent any conflict with removal of minimum lot size per unit requirements.\n\n- Added changes to low- and very low-density residential subdistricts based on feedback received from Planning Commission and EngagePGH and further analysis of existing lot sizes which showed a high preponderance of lots that did not meet current minimum lot size requirements in these zones.\n\n### [Minimum Lot Size: Share your thoughts\\!](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/implementing-housing-needs-assessment\/minimum-lot-size\/minimum-lot-size-share-your-thoughts)\nCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.\n\nThank you for taking the time to offer your feedback on this suite of proposed amendments to the zoning code. 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This policy is now officially in effect across the entire city.\n\nThe link to the legislation is [here](https:\/\/pittsburgh.legistar.com\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7248895&GUID=DC74390E-DCCC-41E1-92E2-9923E1E1B5FB&Options=ID%7CText%7C&Search=2025-1579).\n\n*Minimum lot size* is the smallest lot area permitted for a development in a residential zoning district. *Minimum lot size per unit* is the minimum lot area needed for the development of a residential unit and determines the level of density permitted. Minimum lot size requirements have historically been a tool of exclusionary zoning intended to prevent lower-income households from being able to live in certain neighborhoods.\n\nDCP proposed to remove *minimum lot size per unit* and reduce the *minimum lot size* requirements in the Moderate-, High-, and Very High-density residential subdistricts.\n\nMinimum Lot Size and Minimum Lot Size Per Unit Explained\n\nWhat are **minimum lo****t size** and **minimum lot size per unit**?\n\n- **Minimum lot size** is the smallest lot area permitted for a development in a residential zoning district. For example, in the Residential High Density Subdistrict, the minimum lot size by right is 1,800 square feet meaning that to build a new house in this zone, the lot must have at least 1,800 square feet in area.\n\n- **Minimum lot size per unit** is the minimum lot area needed for the development of a residential unit and determines the level of density permitted. For example, in the Residential High Density Subdistrict, the minimum lot size per unit is 750 square feet. So for a lot size of 1,800 square feet, only two units would currently be permitted.\n\n- - The current minimum lot size per unit requirements create challenges to the development of housing types. For example, in the R2-M zone\n\n- - (Residential Two-Unit), the minimum lot size is 3,200 square feet and the minimum lot size per unit is 1,800 square feet. The result is that a duplex would not be able to be built on a lot that is 3,200 square feet without a variance even though a duplex is permitted by-right and the property meets the minimum lot size requirement.\n\nWhat is being proposed?\n\nRemove minimum lot size per unit and reduce the minimum lot size requirements in all residential subdistricts.\n\n- Residential Very Low Density District\n  - No minimum lot size per unit\n  - Minimum lot size reduced from 8,000 square feet to 6,000 square feet\n- Residential Low Density District\n  - No minimum lot size per unit\n  - Minimum lot size reduced from 5,000 square feet to 3,000 square feet\n- Residential Moderate Density District\n  - No minimum lot size per unit\n  - Minimum lot size reduced from 3,200 square feet to 2,400 square feet\n- Residential High Density District\n\n- - No minimum lot size per unit\n\n- - Minimum lot size reduced from 1,800 square feet to 1,200 square feet\n\n- Residential Very High-Density District\n\n- - No minimum lot size per unit\n\n- - No minimum lot size\n\n- - Maximum height 180 feet (RM-VH)\n\nWhy are we making these changes?\n\n- Minimum lot size requirements have historically been a tool of exclusionary zoning intended to prevent lower-income households from being able to live in certain neighborhoods.\n\n- Large minimum lot size requirements drive up the cost of housing by requiring more land to build the same number of homes.\n\n- Minimum lot size per unit requirements work similar to minimum lot size requirements by artificially capping the number of units that can be built in multi-unit developments.\n\n- Much of Pittsburgh’s older multi-unit housing stock would not be able to be built today under the minimum lot size per unit caps.\n\n- Removing this artificial density cap would allow more multi-unit developments to be built, increasing the supply of housing and helping to lower the cost of housing. Other bulk requirements are still in place such as height and setback requirements.\n\nSummary and Rationale of Substantive Changes to Proposed Zoning Legislation Since Initial Release\n\n- Removed density definitions in Section 926 to prevent any conflict with removal of minimum lot size per unit requirements.\n\n- Added changes to low- and very low-density residential subdistricts based on feedback received from Planning Commission and EngagePGH and further analysis of existing lot sizes which showed a high preponderance of lots that did not meet current minimum lot size requirements in these zones.\n\n### [Minimum Lot Size: Share your thoughts\\!](https:\/\/engage.pittsburghpa.gov\/implementing-housing-needs-assessment\/minimum-lot-size\/minimum-lot-size-share-your-thoughts)\nThank you for taking the time to offer your feedback on this suite of proposed amendments to the zoning code. The EngagePGH public comment period for these amendments has closed. 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Boilerpipe Text	Skip to main content Log In / Join Update: Minimum Lot Size Legislation Now in Effect Citywide City Council has passed legislation 2025-1579, establishing new minimum lot size requirements. This policy is now officially in effect across the entire city. The link to the legislation is here . Minimum lot size is the smallest lot area permitted for a development in a residential zoning district . Minimum lot size per unit is the m inimum lot area needed for the development of a residential unit and determines the level of density permitted . Minimum lot size requirements have historically been a tool of exclusionary zoning intended to prevent lower- income households from being able to live in certain ne ighborhoods. DCP proposed to r emove minimum lot size per unit and reduce the minimum lot size requirements in the Moderate-, High-, and Very High-density residential subdistricts . Minimum Lot Size and Minimum Lot Size Per Unit Explained What are minimum lo t size and minimum lot size per unit ? Minimum lot size is the smallest lot area permitted for a development in a residential zoning district. For example , in the Residential High Density Subdistrict, the minimum lot size by right is 1,800 square feet meaning that to build a new house in this zone, the lot must have at least 1,8 00 square feet in area . Minimum lot size per unit is the m inimum lot area needed for the development of a residential unit and determines the level of density permitted . For example, in the Residential High Density Subdistrict, the minimum lot size per unit is 750 square feet. So for a lot size of 1,800 square feet, only two units would currently be permitted. The current minimum lot size per unit requirements create challeng es to the development of housing types . For example, in the R2-M zone (Residential Two-Unit), the minimum lot size is 3,200 square feet and the minimum lot size per unit is 1,800 square feet. The result is that a duplex would not be able to be built on a lot that is 3,200 square feet without a variance even though a du plex is permitted by- right and the property meets the minimum lot size requirement . What is being proposed? Remove minimum lot size per unit and reduce the minimum lot size requirements in all residential subdistricts. Residential Very Low Density District No minimum lot size per unit Minimum lot size reduced from 8,000 square feet to 6,000 square feet Residential Low Density District No minimum lot size per unit Minimum lot size reduced from 5,000 square feet to 3,000 square feet Residential Moderate Density District No min i m u m l o t s i ze per unit Min i m u m l o t s i ze r e duced from 3,200 square feet to 2,400 square feet Residential High Density District No min i m u m l o t s i ze per unit Min i m u m l o t s i ze r e duced from 1,800 square feet to 1,200 square feet Residential Very High-Density District No min i m u m l o t s i ze per unit No min i m u m l o t s i ze Maximum height 180 feet (RM-VH) Why are we making these changes? Min i m u m l o t s i ze r e quirements have historically been a tool of exclusionary zoning intended to prevent lower- income households from being able to live in certain ne ighborhoods. Large min i m u m l o t s i ze r e quirements drive up the cost of housing by requiring more land to build the same number of homes. Min i m u m l o t s i ze per unit requirements work similar to min i m u m l o t s i ze r e quirements by artificially capping the number of units that can be built in multi-unit developments. Much of Pittsburgh’s older multi-unit housing stock would not be able to be built today under the min i m u m l o t s i ze per unit caps. Removing this artificial density cap would allow more multi-unit developments to be built, increasing the supply of housing and helping to lower the cost of housing. Other bulk requirements are still in place such as height and setback requirements. Summary and Rationale of Substantive Changes to Proposed Zoning Legislation Since Initial Release Removed density definitions in Section 926 to prevent any conflict with removal of minimum lot size per unit requirements. Add ed changes to low- and very low-density residential subdistricts based on feedback received from Planning Commission and EngagePGH and further analysis of existing lot sizes which showed a high preponderance of lots that did not meet current minimum lot size requirements in these zones. Minimum Lot Size: Share your thoughts! Thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback on this suite of proposed amendments to the zoning code. The EngagePGH public comment period for these amendments has closed. If you are still interested in giving feedback, please consider providing testimony at the December 10th Planning Commission hearing at 2 PM. (Please note the hearing starts at 2 PM, but there are other items on the agenda.) You can view instructions on how to provide testimony at this link: https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Business-Development/Planning/Commissions-and-Boards/Planning-Commission. If the Planning Commission approves these amendments, this EngagePGH will re-open for additional comments before City Council reviews them in early 2025. Follow The City of Pittsburgh on Social Media
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Minimum lot size per unit is the minimum lot area needed for a development of a residential unit and determines the level of density permitted. Current minimums create challenges to development of housing by artificially capping density. By reforming these minimums, a variety of housing types can be built at lower cost, increasing the supply of housing. Follow You are here: 1. [Home](https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/ "Home") 2. [Implementing the Housing Needs Assessment](https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/implementing-housing-needs-assessment "Implementing the Housing Needs Assessment") 3. Minimum Lot Size ## Update: Minimum Lot Size Legislation Now in Effect Citywide City Council has passed legislation 2025-1579, establishing new minimum lot size requirements. This policy is now officially in effect across the entire city. The link to the legislation is [here](https://pittsburgh.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7248895&GUID=DC74390E-DCCC-41E1-92E2-9923E1E1B5FB&Options=ID%7CText%7C&Search=2025-1579). #### Background Minimum lot size is the smallest lot area permitted for a development in a residential zoning district. Minimum lot size per unit is the minimum lot area needed for the development of a residential unit and determines the level of density permitted. Minimum lot size requirements have historically been a tool of exclusionary zoning intended to prevent lower-income households from being able to live in certain neighborhoods. DCP proposed to remove minimum lot size per unit and reduce the minimum lot size requirements in the Moderate-, High-, and Very High-density residential subdistricts. ### Document Library - [![](https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/concrete/images/icons/filetypes/pdf.png) Updated Draft Citywide Minimum Lot Size Amendment PDF (174.95 KB)](https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/download_file/10459/1820) Close # Document Library - [![](https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/concrete/images/icons/filetypes/pdf.png) Updated Draft Citywide Minimum Lot Size Amendment PDF (174.95 KB)](https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/download_file/10459/1820) Close ## Minimum Lot Size and Minimum Lot Size Per Unit Explained What are minimum lot size and minimum lot size per unit? - Minimum lot size is the smallest lot area permitted for a development in a residential zoning district. For example, in the Residential High Density Subdistrict, the minimum lot size by right is 1,800 square feet meaning that to build a new house in this zone, the lot must have at least 1,800 square feet in area. - Minimum lot size per unit is the minimum lot area needed for the development of a residential unit and determines the level of density permitted. For example, in the Residential High Density Subdistrict, the minimum lot size per unit is 750 square feet. So for a lot size of 1,800 square feet, only two units would currently be permitted. - - The current minimum lot size per unit requirements create challenges to the development of housing types. For example, in the R2-M zone - - (Residential Two-Unit), the minimum lot size is 3,200 square feet and the minimum lot size per unit is 1,800 square feet. The result is that a duplex would not be able to be built on a lot that is 3,200 square feet without a variance even though a duplex is permitted by-right and the property meets the minimum lot size requirement. ## What is being proposed? Remove minimum lot size per unit and reduce the minimum lot size requirements in all residential subdistricts. - Residential Very Low Density District - No minimum lot size per unit - Minimum lot size reduced from 8,000 square feet to 6,000 square feet - Residential Low Density District - No minimum lot size per unit - Minimum lot size reduced from 5,000 square feet to 3,000 square feet - Residential Moderate Density District - No minimum lot size per unit - Minimum lot size reduced from 3,200 square feet to 2,400 square feet - Residential High Density District - - No minimum lot size per unit - - Minimum lot size reduced from 1,800 square feet to 1,200 square feet - Residential Very High-Density District - - No minimum lot size per unit - - No minimum lot size - - Maximum height 180 feet (RM-VH) ## Why are we making these changes? - Minimum lot size requirements have historically been a tool of exclusionary zoning intended to prevent lower-income households from being able to live in certain neighborhoods. - Large minimum lot size requirements drive up the cost of housing by requiring more land to build the same number of homes. - Minimum lot size per unit requirements work similar to minimum lot size requirements by artificially capping the number of units that can be built in multi-unit developments. - Much of Pittsburgh’s older multi-unit housing stock would not be able to be built today under the minimum lot size per unit caps. - Removing this artificial density cap would allow more multi-unit developments to be built, increasing the supply of housing and helping to lower the cost of housing. Other bulk requirements are still in place such as height and setback requirements. ## Summary and Rationale of Substantive Changes to Proposed Zoning Legislation Since Initial Release - Removed density definitions in Section 926 to prevent any conflict with removal of minimum lot size per unit requirements. - Added changes to low- and very low-density residential subdistricts based on feedback received from Planning Commission and EngagePGH and further analysis of existing lot sizes which showed a high preponderance of lots that did not meet current minimum lot size requirements in these zones. ### [Minimum Lot Size: Share your thoughts\!](https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/implementing-housing-needs-assessment/minimum-lot-size/minimum-lot-size-share-your-thoughts) CLOSED: This discussion has concluded. Thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback on this suite of proposed amendments to the zoning code. The EngagePGH public comment period for these amendments has closed. 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Readable Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/implementing-housing-needs-assessment/minimum-lot-size#content) - [Log In / Join](https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/login) Update: Minimum Lot Size Legislation Now in Effect Citywide City Council has passed legislation 2025-1579, establishing new minimum lot size requirements. This policy is now officially in effect across the entire city. The link to the legislation is [here](https://pittsburgh.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7248895&GUID=DC74390E-DCCC-41E1-92E2-9923E1E1B5FB&Options=ID%7CText%7C&Search=2025-1579). Minimum lot size is the smallest lot area permitted for a development in a residential zoning district. Minimum lot size per unit is the minimum lot area needed for the development of a residential unit and determines the level of density permitted. Minimum lot size requirements have historically been a tool of exclusionary zoning intended to prevent lower-income households from being able to live in certain neighborhoods. DCP proposed to remove minimum lot size per unit and reduce the minimum lot size requirements in the Moderate-, High-, and Very High-density residential subdistricts. Minimum Lot Size and Minimum Lot Size Per Unit Explained What are minimum lot size and minimum lot size per unit? - Minimum lot size is the smallest lot area permitted for a development in a residential zoning district. For example, in the Residential High Density Subdistrict, the minimum lot size by right is 1,800 square feet meaning that to build a new house in this zone, the lot must have at least 1,800 square feet in area. - Minimum lot size per unit is the minimum lot area needed for the development of a residential unit and determines the level of density permitted. For example, in the Residential High Density Subdistrict, the minimum lot size per unit is 750 square feet. So for a lot size of 1,800 square feet, only two units would currently be permitted. - - The current minimum lot size per unit requirements create challenges to the development of housing types. For example, in the R2-M zone - - (Residential Two-Unit), the minimum lot size is 3,200 square feet and the minimum lot size per unit is 1,800 square feet. The result is that a duplex would not be able to be built on a lot that is 3,200 square feet without a variance even though a duplex is permitted by-right and the property meets the minimum lot size requirement. What is being proposed? Remove minimum lot size per unit and reduce the minimum lot size requirements in all residential subdistricts. - Residential Very Low Density District - No minimum lot size per unit - Minimum lot size reduced from 8,000 square feet to 6,000 square feet - Residential Low Density District - No minimum lot size per unit - Minimum lot size reduced from 5,000 square feet to 3,000 square feet - Residential Moderate Density District - No minimum lot size per unit - Minimum lot size reduced from 3,200 square feet to 2,400 square feet - Residential High Density District - - No minimum lot size per unit - - Minimum lot size reduced from 1,800 square feet to 1,200 square feet - Residential Very High-Density District - - No minimum lot size per unit - - No minimum lot size - - Maximum height 180 feet (RM-VH) Why are we making these changes? - Minimum lot size requirements have historically been a tool of exclusionary zoning intended to prevent lower-income households from being able to live in certain neighborhoods. - Large minimum lot size requirements drive up the cost of housing by requiring more land to build the same number of homes. - Minimum lot size per unit requirements work similar to minimum lot size requirements by artificially capping the number of units that can be built in multi-unit developments. - Much of Pittsburgh’s older multi-unit housing stock would not be able to be built today under the minimum lot size per unit caps. - Removing this artificial density cap would allow more multi-unit developments to be built, increasing the supply of housing and helping to lower the cost of housing. Other bulk requirements are still in place such as height and setback requirements. Summary and Rationale of Substantive Changes to Proposed Zoning Legislation Since Initial Release - Removed density definitions in Section 926 to prevent any conflict with removal of minimum lot size per unit requirements. - Added changes to low- and very low-density residential subdistricts based on feedback received from Planning Commission and EngagePGH and further analysis of existing lot sizes which showed a high preponderance of lots that did not meet current minimum lot size requirements in these zones. ### [Minimum Lot Size: Share your thoughts\!](https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/implementing-housing-needs-assessment/minimum-lot-size/minimum-lot-size-share-your-thoughts) Thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback on this suite of proposed amendments to the zoning code. The EngagePGH public comment period for these amendments has closed. If you are still interested in giving feedback, please consider providing testimony at the December 10th Planning Commission hearing at 2 PM. (Please note the hearing starts at 2 PM, but there are other items on the agenda.) You can view instructions on how to provide testimony at this link: https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Business-Development/Planning/Commissions-and-Boards/Planning-Commission. If the Planning Commission approves these amendments, this EngagePGH will re-open for additional comments before City Council reviews them in early 2025. [![City Seal and Link to City of Pittsburgh Website](https://hdp-us-prod-app-pgh-engage-files.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/5715/9279/8901/site-logo-footer.svg)](https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Home) Follow The City of Pittsburgh on Social Media
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