Pittsburgh Zoning Map - DPW Divisions

By Carolyn Ristau

Introduction

Pittsburgh’s interactive zoning map includes many layers besides the zoning districts, most of which relate to requirements within or adjacent to the zoning code. For an overview on how to use the interactive zoning map, see our introductory post.

To select different layers, click the stack of paper in the upper right corner. The layers available are listed below. Today’s post features the DPW Divisions layer, pictured above and in bold text below.

1. Zoning

   • Zoning Districts

   • Zoning Districts Outlines

   • Zoning Max. Height Overlay

   • Height Reduction Zone Overlay

   • 1500’ Major Transit Buffer

   • Parking Reduction Areas

   • North Side Commercial Parking Prohibited Area

   • Baum Centre Zoning Overlay

   • Inclusionary Housing Overlay District

2. RCO (Registered Community Organization) Areas

3. City Divisions

   • DPW Divisions

   • Neighborhoods

   • Council Districts 2012

   • Council Districts 2022 (Current)

   • Wards

4. Historic Preservation

   • Mexican War Street Historic Boundary

   • Individual City-Designated Properties

   • Pittsburgh City Historic Districts

5. Environment

   • RIV Riparian Buffer (125 Feet)

   • Stormwater Riparian Buffer

   • Floodplain Areas

   • Landslide Prone

   • Potential Steep Slopes Overlay Area

   • Undermined Areas

6. Addresses

7. Allegheny County

8. City Boundaries

9. Imagery 2021

The DPW Divisions Layer

Overview

This layer of the interactive zoning map shows the divisions of the Department of Public Works (DPW). To see which DPW Division a particular site is in:

• Click on the point in question

• Use the arrows to navigate between the pop-up windows as necessary

Relationship with Zoning

The DPW Divisions are another layer that does not relate to specific Zoning Code regulations. Depending on the scope of work, some projects will require permits from DPW or the related Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) or will work with DPW’s Forestry Division on the street tree requirements. However, the permitting divisions and Forestry Division are distinct from DPW’s Divisions 1-5. The numbered divisions may have a connection to the DPW permitting process that is not linked to the zoning process.

Conclusion

The DPW Division layer of Pittsburgh’s interactive zoning map is informational but does not relate to Zoning Code regulations or requirements.