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I believe a permit was issued over the counter by error, how can I challenge it?

If you believe a permit was issued over the counter when it in fact was required to go before the ZBA. You will want to file a Protest Appeal.

  • In order to do this please go to the
    • Department of City Planning Zoning Office
      200 Ross Street, 3rd Floor
      Pittsburgh, PA
    • Zoning Counter office hours are 8 AM to 3 PM.  Please do not arrive later than 2 PM. For more efficient service, please contact a Zoning Case Review Specialist, at 412-255-2214 to make an appointment.

The current fee to file a protest appeal is $525. Check or money order, payable to Treasurer, City of Pittsburgh.

Updated 8/26/2015 1:48 PM
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