Board of Appeals
Under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, a property owner or their agent may file a variance request with the Board of Appeals. The Board accepts variances for the following reasons:
- The true intent of the Uniform Construction Code was incorrectly interpreted.
- The provisions of the Uniform Construction Code do not apply.
- An equivalent form of construction is to be used.
Filing a Variance
In order to file a variance, please submit a "Building Appeal" via the OneStopPGH portal. the following will be required:
- Completed Board of Appeals form.
- A check or money order to "Treasurer City of Pittsburgh." Please consult the PLI Fee Schedule for the most up-to-date filing fee.
The agenda deadline for each hearing is the first working day of that month. After the application is processed, a hearing date will be assigned.
Applicants are responsible for providing copies of all materials, other than the completed application form, for Board members.
Please see the Board's Bylaws and Rules and Regulations for further information.
Hearing Schedule and Agendas
Please see each agenda for a weblink to register for the virtual meeting for each hearing.
2023
- Jan. 17, 2023
- Feb. 21, 2023
- Mar. 21, 2023
- Apr. 18, 2023
- May 16, 2023
- Jun. 20, 2023
- Jul. 18, 2023
- Aug. 15, 2023
- Sep. 19, 2023 - Click here to register for virtual Zoom meeting.
- Oct. 17, 2023
- Nov. 21, 2023
- Dec. 19, 2023
2022
- Jan. 18, 2022
- Feb. 15, 2022
- Mar. 15, 2022
- April 19, 2022
- May 17, 2022
- June 21, 2022
- July 19, 2022
- Aug. 16, 2022
- Sep. 20, 2022
- Oct. 18, 2022
- Nov. 15, 2022
- Dec. 20, 2022
2021
- Jan. 19, 2021
- Feb. 16, 2021
- Mar.16, 2021
- April 20, 2021
- May 18, 2021
- June 15, 2021 - There are no cases. This meeting is cancelled
- July 20, 2021
- Aug 17, 2021
- Sept 21, 2021
- Oct 19, 2021 - revised 10/18/21
- Nov 16, 2021
- Dec 21, 2021
2020
- Jan. 21, 2020
- Feb. 18, 2020
- Mar.17, 2020
- April 21, 2020 - Cancelled
- May 19, 2020 - Cancelled
- June 16, 2020 - Meeting will be held virtual, details to follow
- June 26 - Special Session
- July 21, 2020
- Aug.18, 2020
- Sept.15, 2020
- Oct. 20, 2020
- Nov. 17, 2020
- Dec. 15, 2020
2019
- January 15, 2019
- February 19, 2019
- March 19, 2019
- April 16, 2019
- May 21, 2019
- June 18, 2019
- July 16, 2019
- August 20, 2019 - Cancelled
- September 17, 2019
- October 15, 2019
- November 19, 2019
- December 17, 2019
2018
- January 16, 2018
- February 20, 2018
- March 20, 2018
- April 17, 2018
- May 15, 2018
- June 19, 2018
- July 17, 2018
- August 21, 2018
- September 18, 2018
- October 16, 2018
- November 20, 2018
- December 18, 2018
- January 15, 2019
2017 Agendas
- January 17th
- February 21st
- March 21st
- April 25th
- May 16th
- June 20th
- July 18th
- August 15th
- September 19th
- October 24th
- November 21st
- December 19th
2016 Agendas
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
