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City Planning Commission

Function:
The City Planning Commission is a nine-member panel appointed by the Mayor for six-year staggered terms. The Commission is charged with guiding land use and development in the City. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to City Council concerning the Zoning Ordinance and zoning map, reviews major development proposals and prepares redevelopment plans.

Governing Documents:
Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Article III, Chapter 135
Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Article VII, Chapter 923.01

Board Makeup:

  • 9 members
    • All appointed by Mayor of Pittsburgh

Board Members:

  • Wrenna L. Watson, Chair
    • Term expires 1.2.2014
  • Barbara Ernsberger, Secretary
    • Term expires 1.2.2008
  • Kirk Burkley
    • Term expires 4.30.2014
  • Peter Czuczman
    • Term expires 1.2.2012
  • J. Paul Dick
    • Term expires 1.2.2010
  • Page Thomas
    • Term expires 1.2.2010
  • Monte Rabner
    • Term expires 1.2.2012
  • Todd E. Reidbord
    • Term expires 1.2.2010
  • Mary Lou Simon
    • Term expires 2.28.2012

Residency Requirements:
None.

Compensation:
None, except $5/meeting for transportation

Meetings:
Every other Tuesday, 2:00 PM.

Contact Info: 412-255-2219

Website: http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/cp/html/planning_commission.html


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