Pittsburgh, PA Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Density Bonus Law (2026)

D. Floor Area and Height Bonuses. If floor area ratio and density bonuses are permitted pursuant to Section 915.04.E, the maximum floor area ratio and height may exceed the amounts specified for the applicable base zoning district, but shall not exceed an additional twenty (20) percent of floor area ratio and height.

E. Review Process.

1) For all non-residential zoning districts, except the LNC Zoning District, the floor area and height bonus of this Section may be permitted as an Administrator's Exception.

2) In the LNC Zoning District, the approval of the floor area and height bonus of this Section shall require the approval of a Project Development Plan by the Planning Commission after a public hearing.

F. Penalty.

(1) If a project is awarded a density bonus pursuant to this subsection, then the Developer shall provide the City with satisfactory evidence of having completed the following steps in the process toward achieving LEED certification prior to obtaining a building permit for the project: • Registering the project with the U.S. Green Building Council for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification under USGBC Combined Design and Construction Review • Hiring a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) as part of the Project team • Documentation that the Project Team has submitted all Design Phase credits for consideration to USGBC

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