Performance Point Process Guide
The Performance Points System encourages 
new developments to embrace innovation and contribute to neighborhood livability. Projects can earn points that increase their density by incorporating City of Pittsburgh and community priorities such as affordable housing, public art, and energy-efficient design. This points system is part of the City’s Zoning Code (Section 915.07) and is used within a number of districts as listed below and mapped. For each performance point, up to an additional fifteen (15) feet in building height is earned (up to the area’s height maximum).
Performance Points will be evaluated and approved as a component of the Zoning Application (ZDR) and the required material will be expected with the initial application material for the ZDR case in the OneStopPGH online application portal. Applicants intending to seek Performance Points are encouraged to note that in the Pre-Application request info. Some Performance Points will require a specific Pre-Application meeting and staff will schedule that accordingly.
As more process guides are developed and approved by the City, we will add them to this site.
Zero Energy or Zero Carbon Buildings
915.07.D.1 Available in RIV, UPR, UC-E, R-MU, and UC-MU Zoning Districts
- Performance Points Process Guide: Performance Points Process Guide - Zero Energy or Zero Carbon
On-Site Energy Generation
915.07.D.3 Available in RIV, UPR, UC-E, R-MU, and UC-MU Zoning Districts
- Performance Points Process Guide: Performance Points Process Guide - Energy Generation
Affordable Housing
915.07.D.4. Available in RIV, UPR, UC-E, R-MU, and UC-MU Zoning Districts
- Performance Points Process Guide: Performance Points Process Guide - Affordable Housing
- Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Guide
- Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan
Rainwater
915.07.D.5. Available in RIV, UPR, UC-E, R-MU, and UC-MU Zoning Districts
- Performance Points Process Guide: Performance Points Process Guide - Rainwater
Building Reuse
915.07.D.6 Available in UPR, UC-E, R-MU, and UC-MU Zoning Districts
- Performance Points Process Guide: Performance Points Process Guide - Building Reuse
Public Art
915.07.D.9. Available in RIV, UC-E, R-MU, and UC-MU Zoning Districts
- Performance Points Process Guide: Performance Points Process Guide - Public Art
Urban Fabric (conversion of structured parking)
915.07.D.10. Available in RIV Zoning District
- Performance Points Process Guide: Performance Points Process Guide - Urban Fabric
Transit-Oriented Development
915.07.D.11 Available in RIV Zoning District
- Performance Points Process Guide: Performance Points Process Guidelines - TOD
- Walkshed Maps: DCP: Department of City Planning - RIV Walkshed Maps
- Transit Oriented Development Guidelines
- Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station Design Guidelines
Fresh Food Access
915.07.D.13. Available in UC-MU Zoning District
- Performance Points Process Guide: Performance Points Process Guide - Fresh Food Access
Equitable Development
915.07.D.12 Available in UC-MU and UC-E Zoning Districts
- Performance Points Process Guide: Performance Points Process Guide - Equitable Development
