Office of Councilman Patrick
Dowd, October 2009
New
Legislation
G20 Fact-Finding Committee.
With the G20 behind us, Councilman Dowd has successfully
called for a committee
to review and gather information about the decisions made to host the G-20 and
the costs associated with the event. The committee will produce an archive of
documents for Pittsburgh and other cities to use in the future.
News
and Updates
Tax Relief for Seniors!
After many months on hold, Councilman Dowd’s
legislation simplifying the tax relief process for seniors has passed. Now,
seniors only have to apply to the program once and the application form will be
similar to the one used by Allegheny County. Check out the story in the Post-Gazette or
on our website and
please share with your elderly friends and neighbors.
Cleaning up Car Lots.
Councilman Dowd’s legislation
to improve screening and landscaping requirements for car
lots was approved by the Planning Commission. It now comes back to Council for
a final vote. More information on all legislation is available on our website.
Heads-up on Development.
Some large scale developments do not always require public
notice. This technical amendment
to the zoning code introduced by Councilman Dowd ensures that
so-called “Planned Unit Developments” that have been on the shelf for
more than 10 years notify adjacent property owners of any development
applications. This month it received approval from the Planning Commission.
District 7 Stats.
In our 2008 annual report, we provided some statistics on
the neighborhoods we serve. Check out our midyear
update. In the first six months of 2009, we’ve responded to nearly
550 requests for service!
Upcoming
Events
Council to Go.
October 16: Please join us in Lawrenceville from 7:30 to 9:00 am at Perk Me Up for Council
to Go. Perk Me Up is located at 4407 Butler St.
October 28: From 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Councilman Dowd and staff
will be in Morningside at the
Morning Glory Café. Morning Glory Café is located at 1806 Chislett Street.
Public Safety.
October 13: The Zone 5 Public Safety Council is hosting a
city-wide public safety meeting at the Lawrenceville Teamsters Temple at 4701
Butler Street at 6:00 pm.
CHICKENS!
Penn State Extension is hosting a public meeting on raising
chickens in the City. Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 pm at 400 N. Lexington St.,
3rd Floor. Call 412.473.2540 to reserve a seat.
Did
You Know?
Planning and Zoning Hearings.
Anyone can sign up to receive hearing agendas and notices by
email from the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Signing up is
a great way to stay on top of small and large development projects taking place
in your community. To receive hearing agendas by email, use the contact
information below.
Planning Commission: call 412-255-2473
Zoning Board of Adjustment: call (412) 255-2231
Art Commission: call (412) 255-8996
Historic Review Commission: call (412) 255-2243
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ELAINE ZELMANOV | Chief of Staff
Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd |
Pittsburgh City Council District 7
City-County Building, Rm. 510 | 414 Grant Street
| Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tel 412.255.2140 | Fax 412.255.2419
elaine.zelmanov@city.pittsburgh.pa.us
District 7 Schedule of Events Google Calendar | 2008 Annual Report [pdf]