Development Activities Meetings

Purpose of the Meeting

To give citizens, property owners, business owners, and stakeholders an opportunity to learn about the proposals that affect them and resolve concerns at an early stage of the application process.

Applicability

All applicants shall hold a Development Activities Meeting at least 30 days prior to the first public hearing. Development Activities Meetings shall be required for the following projects that require a Public Hearing at Art Commission, Historic Review Commission, Planning Commission or the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and meet one of the following project thresholds:

• 2,400 sq. ft. of new or expanded structure
• 4+ new residential units
• New or enlarged parking area with 10+ stalls
• Use Variances
• Zoning Map Amendments
• Project Development Plans
• Planned Developments - PDP
• Planned Developments - FLDP
• Master Development Plans
• Institutional Master Plans
• An application to Historic Review Commission
• An application to Art Commission

How to Schedule a Development Activities Meeting

Prior to filing a Zoning & Development Review Application, applicants must coordinate with the applicable RCO and Neighborhood Planner to schedule a time and date for the public meeting to discuss the applicant’s proposal. Please contact Stephanie Joy Everett at stephaniejoy.everett@pittsburghpa.gov and the Neighborhood Planner to initiate scheduling. Neighborhood Planner contract information is available here.

Notice of Meeting

To submit an application, the applicant shall provide the date, time and location of the neighborhood meeting. The applicable RCO(s), using methods from their communication strategy, will notify the residents, property owners, business owners, and other stakeholders of the time, date and location of the Development Activities Meeting at least 10 days prior to the Development Activities Meeting. This notice should include:

• The substance and location of the proposal.
• The meeting date and time. 
• Where the Zoom link will be posted (the City Planning DAM website under Upcoming Development Activities Meetings) and that the link will be posted one day prior to the meeting.  

Notice Resource for RCOs 

Downloadable template images are available to facilitate RCOs in advertising the DAM via social media and email.  Suggested text to also include would be: 

[NAME OF RCO] is hosting a Development Activities Meeting on [DATE] at [TIME]. This meeting will be hosted on Zoom. Information to join the meeting will be posted on pittsburghpa.gov/dcp/dev-activities-meeting the day before the meeting.  Projects discussed at this meeting will be: [LIST ALL PROJECTS ON THE AGENDA].  

Attach provided graphic or graphic of your own if desired.

Upcoming Development Activities Meetings

Development Activity Meetings Staff Reports