Pittsburgh Zoning Map - Wards

By Kathleen Oldrey

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 Wards 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 Wards Layer

Overview

This layer of the interactive zoning map shows the city’s wards. To see which ward a particular site is in:

• Click on the parcel in question

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

Relationship with Zoning

Like the Neighborhoods and Council Districts layers, the Wards layer does not correspond to any zoning code regulations. Wards are a political unit within the city; community groups can work within and among different wards. Knowing the ward where a project site is located is a part of knowing the site’s local political context, just like knowing the neighborhood and council district.

Conclusion

The Wards layer of Pittsburgh’s interactive zoning map can be used to identify the ward in which a property is located. For the purposes of community involvement and public participation, the ward can be a useful starting point for local outreach.