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:

• 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
• Jim Costello
  Term expires 1.2.2016
• Page Thomas
  Term expires 1.2.2016
• Monte Rabner
  Term expires 1.2.2012
• Todd E. Reidbord
  Term expires 1.2.2016
• John Valentine
  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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