City Council will hear public comment on Council Bill 2024-1285, which would make substantial changes to the city’s inclusionary zoning overlay code. This bill is sponsored by Councilperson Charland. The Planning Commission reviewed this bill and voted to give it a negative recommendation on January 28. To pass it, City Council will need seven affirmative votes before sending it to the mayor for signature or veto.

READ THE LEGISLATION:

• Council Bill 2024 - 1285

REGISTER TO SPEAK:

• Sign-up is required by 9 am on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

• To register to speak, please complete the online Speaker Sign-up form at: https://pittsburghpa.gov/clerk/council-meetings

• You may also call the City Clerk's office at (412) 255-2138.

• You may also submit testimony/comments in advance, by the close of business Tuesday, June 17, 2025, by emailing the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerksoffice@pittsburghpa.gov.

LOCATION:

• In person on the Fifth Floor of the City-County Building at 414 Grant Street.

• Online via Zoom

• Watch the live stream

TO LEARN MORE, VISIT:

• “Unpacking inclusionary zoning and Pittsburgh’s two competing proposals”

• “Pittsburgh’s inclusionary zoning debate: what you need to know”

• “Inclusionary zoning plan prevails before commission after 11-hour meeting”

• “Mayor Gainey’s affordable housing plan gets thumbs up from Pittsburgh City Planning Commission”

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