PLANNING

• The Allegheny County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 2012 (County SALDO) was adopted on April 17, 2012. The County SALDO governs subdivision and development of land in municipalities that have not adopted a SALDO. Appendix 7 of the County SALDO lists major land use ordinances (zoning; SALDO) and comprehensive plans in effect for Allegheny County municipalities.
• Appendices 1 – 4 of the County SALDO contains standards and requirements applicable to all subdivision and other land development plans that will be recorded in Allegheny County.
• The County SALDO may serve as a guide for municipalities that have an adopted SALDO in needed updating.
• For more information contact the Planning Division at 412-350-1030, or by e-mail at

  Download the Allegheny County SALDO of 2012.

TRANSPORTATION

• ACTIVEALLEGHENY Plan – as an implementation activity of Allegheny Places, the County partnered with PennDOT to develop an active transportation plan identifying “human-powered” commuter bikeways and trails for getting to work on foot, bike, skates, and other healthy travel modes. Planning and prioritizing investment in commuter bike routes and walking facilities will enhance our existing transportation network, and provide sustainable travel mode choices. To see the ActiveAllegheny plan, please visit ActiveAllegheny.
• Route 51 Corridor Master Plan (American Institute of Architects Sustainable Design Assessment Program) - The plan encompasses a 13 mile stretch of Route 51, extending from the Liberty Tunnel, at the edge of downtown Pittsburgh, to the Elizabeth Bridge on the Monongahela River. Five themes cut across all aspects of the Route 51 corridor sustainable design. These five themes that are part and parcel of the opportunity to transform this corridor.
  • Think Sustainability! – Sustainability is maximizing the long range benefits to the environment (or planet), economy (or prosperity), and social equity (or people).
  • Re-purpose Route 51 – Route 51 should be optimized to provide multi-modal transportation, economic development and a sense of place or front door for all the adjacent communities.
  • Transit connections
  • Focus development on nodes
  • Live, play and work together

  Download a copy of the Route 51 Corridor Master Plan

GREENWAYS

• North Park Lake Area Master Plan - The Master Plan creates a framework for sound decision-making to transform the North Park Lake Area into a sustainable place that reflects the needs of today’s park users. Recommendations include adding more trails and connections, landscaping, improving road safety for bicycles and pedestrians, enhancing the boathouse, and providing varied park experiences for users. To download a copy of the plan, please visit: http://www.acparksfoundation.org/
• South Park Fairgrounds Master Plan - The main purpose in preparing the master plan for the Fairgrounds was to create a blueprint for sound decision-making and redevelopment of the area in the years to come. The goals of the plan are to:
  • transform the Fairgrounds into a facility that reflects the needs of today’s park users
  • create a sustainable development plan that makes the most of this significant public asset
  • engage the public in a multi-stage stakeholder input process to build consensus throughout the process

  Download a copy of the South Park Fairgrounds Master Plan

• The Ohio River Trail Feasibility Study. - A feasibility study has been completed for a multi-use trail along the Ohio River. The proposed trail alignment is composed of 26 communities in Beaver and Allegheny Counties. To download the study, please visit: Ohio River Trail South Shore Study.
• Trail Projects - The Great Allegheny Passage, Community Trails Initiative, Pittsburgh to Erie Trail, Water Trails, and more, are listed on the Friends of the Riverfront website.

ENERGY

• AlleghenyGreen - the Sustainability Program – Allegheny Green is a comprehensive initiative to promote sustainable practices within County government through countywide policies, programs, and green projects. For more information, please visit Allegheny Green.

AGRICULTURE

• Allegheny County Agricultural Land Preservation Program – The Allegheny County Agricultural Land Preservation Board was established in 1993 under the PA Farmland Preservation Program, Act 149 of 1988. The County’s board oversees the protection of farmland by purchasing agricultural conservation easements with state grant funds. Since 2001, the program has received over 14 million dollars and preserved 20 farms, totaling 2,160 acres, in Allegheny County. Preserved farms are located in Forward, Pine, South Fayette, and West Deer townships. For more information contact Nick Rickert at 412-350-1049, or at dominic.rickert@alleghenycounty.us.

STORMWATER

• The Green Infrastructure Network (GIN) – A partnership of organizations, businesses, academia, authorities, and government units who recognize the benefits of using green infrastructure in mitigating sewer overflows and reducing stormwater pollution. The group encourages municipalities and sanitary authorities to, where feasible, prioritize the use of green infrastructure over gray infrastructure in the region’s wet weather plan and municipal stormwater (MS4) programs. GIN promotes green infrastructure best management practices as the preferred approach. The Network is coordinated by the PA Environmental Council and 3 Rivers Wet Weather. For more information, please visit: https://sites.google.com/site/greeninfrastructurenetwork/members
• Allegheny County Stormwater Management Plan – As an implementation strategy of Allegheny Places, the County has begun the Phase I process for developing a stormwater management plan. The Plan will produce model ordinances and best management practices to control stormwater runoff and will assist municipalities and the County to comply with state mandates for stormwater management planning as required by Act 167. For more information, please contact Will McLain at 412-350-1361 or go to: www.AlleghenyCountySWMP.com

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