Pittsburgh's mayor plans to reform permitting, licensing, and zoning to encourage growth and simplify doing business. Initial changes will streamline permit approvals, improve pre-application meetings, and prioritize projects by size and complexity, benefiting both small and large developments. Longer-term goals include updating the zoning code to align with the city's 2050 comprehensive plan. The city may also use AI and virtual inspections to enhance processes.
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