Zoning Districts in Pittsburgh
Browse the zoning districts in Pittsburgh, PA. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
Pittsburgh divides its land into 22 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.
Zoning Districts
R1A
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R1B
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R1C
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R1D
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R2
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R2A
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R3
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R4
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R5
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R6
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RM
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C1
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C2
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C3
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GT
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UNC
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UR
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LNC
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HC
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NDI
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GI
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HI
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About Pittsburgh Zoning
Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in Pittsburgh.
Source: Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances Title 9, Article 1 — Zoning; PLI Permit Division. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source