Excerpt from Zoning Ordinance and Zone Map: Passed by the Council July 30, 1923, Approved by Mayor August 9, 1923, Recorded in Ordinance Book, Vol. 34, Page 556
Planning Commission of said cities to recommend the boundaries of districts and appropriate regulations and re strictions to be imposed therein. Such Commission shall make a tentative report and hold public meetings thereon before submitting its final report At such time as the Council may require after such final report, Council shall afford persons interested an opportunity to be heard at a time and place to be specified in a notice of hearing to be published for ten consecutive days in 'two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in said cities, and the said cities shall not determine the boundaries of any dis trict nor impose any regulations or restrictions until after the final report of the City Planning Commission and after said hearing before Council.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Dive into the intricacies of urban planning and development in early 20th-century Pittsburgh with this meticulously detailed exploration of the city's pioneering zoning ordinance. The author delves into the historical context of Pennsylvania state legislation that empowered cities to implement zoning regulations, setting the stage for Pittsburgh's groundbreaking ordinance of 1923. This book meticulously dissects the ordinance's core components, including the establishment of use districts ΓΆβ β ranging from heavy industrial to residential ΓΆβ β and corresponding regulations for building heights, lot sizes, and yard spaces. The author navigates the complexities of these regulations, illustrating how they aimed to address issues of public health, safety, and overall well-being in a rapidly growing industrial city. Beyond the technical aspects, the book delves into the socio-economic implications of zoning and its impact on the city's evolving landscape. It explores the challenges and opportunities presented by non-conforming uses, offering insights into the delicate balance between preserving existing structures and promoting planned development. The establishment of a board of appeals and its role in mediating disputes further highlights the dynamic nature of urban planning and the continuous negotiation between individual property rights and collective urban vision. This book offers a valuable historical lens through which to understand the origins and evolution of zoning practices, their impact on urban development, and their enduring relevance in shaping the cities we inhabit today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780428032159_0
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