Blog · October 14, 2026 · Pennsylvania
Franklin Park Zoning Map: finding the district for a lot
A parcel's zoning district shapes building, splitting and business use near Sewickley Hills.
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Before you buy a lot near Bradford Woods with a plan in mind, look at the Franklin Park zoning map first: a district label decides setbacks, lot size and uses. This Franklin Park guide covers: which office sets the rules for a lot, matching a lot to its zoning district, and the questions that save a wasted trip.
Getting started with the Franklin Park zoning map
Within municipal limits, zoning usually comes from the municipality, so a lot in Franklin Park answers to that map. Past the city line, around Sewickley Hills, the county's ordinance, if any, takes over; the county planning or zoning office can confirm. To find out which side of the line a parcel is on: ask whether the parcel near Sewickley Heights is inside the boundary.
The viewer Allegheny County publishes
Your first stop is the Allegheny County ArcGIS parcel map; it maps each assessed parcel from Sewickley Hills to Bell Acres. If the land is near Bradford Woods, put in a street address, an owner's name or a parcel number, then pick the result to center the map on it. For land near Sewickley Hills, the parcel card normally shows the owner of record, acreage on the tax roll, the parcel number and in many cases the last transfer.
Who handles what
Questions about value or the owner field for land near Bell Acres go to the county assessment office, the office behind the parcel record. Building or septic questions for a lot near Glenfield need the planning or permitting office, depending on whether the land is inside town limits.
Building permits and inspections
Even when zoning allows a use near Bradford Woods, you still need building permits and inspections; health and road departments may weigh in on land near Bell Acres.
Calling planning staff
Have the parcel ID ready and describe the plan for the lot near Glenfield; staff can point to the right section of the ordinance. Ask whether a parcel near Glenfield meets current minimum size, because nonconforming lots can carry limits.
Getting your bearings
Pittsburgh is the county seat, home to the main records offices. You'll also find Sewickley Hills, Bradford Woods, Sewickley Heights, and Bell Acres. Around 1,224,825 people call Allegheny County home (Census estimate, 2023) spread over about 730 square miles. Allegheny County dates to 1788, and some chains of title near Haysville are long. Places such as Allegheny River and Monongahela River make handy reference points on the map near Bell Acres.
How land is described here
Tracts outside towns near Haysville are often described by metes and bounds, listing bearings, distances and landmarks. Subdivision lots in Haysville refer to a recorded plat, making them easier to find. Keep the legal description for land near Glenfield before you request a deed or survey.
Where Franklin Park fits in
Franklin Park lies within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which means parcel data comes from the county. For property near Sewickley Heights, the municipality handles things like zoning, permits and utilities within town limits, and the county still keeps the parcel and deed records. Lots just outside the city limits toward Glenfield often answers to county rules, not municipal ones.
Reading the district label
Start by finding the parcel on the Allegheny County ArcGIS parcel map, copy its parcel ID, and match it to the adopted zoning map. Out toward Sewickley Hills, district codes like R-1, C-2 or A-1 point to a table of rules in the ordinance; don't assume a code means the same thing everywhere.
Reading the ordinance
Around Sewickley Heights, the ordinance spells out uses allowed by right, uses needing a permit, and uses not allowed. For property near Bradford Woods, overlay districts, whether historic, floodplain or corridor, can add rules on top of the base district.
Recorded documents worth pulling
The map is an index, not the title: deeds, plats and easements covering ground around Haysville are filed with the Recorder of Deeds. Long-held tracts around Sewickley Hills can sit on many deeds, so a title company is worth hiring on a real sale.
When a plan doesn't fit
In and around Sewickley Heights, expect an application, a fee, notice to neighbors and a public hearing.
When a parcel crosses a boundary
Allegheny County borders Armstrong County, Beaver County, Butler County, Washington County, and Westmoreland County, all with their own assessor records. A tract near the line by Bradford Woods can be split across two assessors' files, so check the neighboring map as well. For acreage around Glenfield, our state page links every neighboring county map across Pennsylvania.
Questions about the Franklin Park zoning map
Can I run a business from home in Franklin Park?
Usually, home businesses in Franklin Park are often allowed with conditions; the ordinance lists the details.
Can covenants be stricter than zoning near Bradford Woods?
It depends, but covenants are private and zoning is public law, and a lot near Bradford Woods must meet both.
What are setbacks in Franklin Park?
Usually, the district rules for Franklin Park list front, side and rear setbacks; the ordinance has the numbers.
What is a variance in Franklin Park?
Variances near Sewickley Heights are usually decided by a board after a hearing; ask staff about the standards.
Where do I find the parcel number for land near Bell Acres?
It's the number the county assessment office uses to track a tract near Sewickley Hills, and it's on the record panel and tax bills.
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Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.