Departments

Building Official

The Building Inspector performs inspections of public and private buildings including structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems for compliance with City Codes.

1. Information about Obtaining a Food Establishment Permit

2. Information About Becoming a Mobile Food Unit

   Information About Becoming a Mobile Food Unit

3. Information for Operating an Unattended Donation Box

   Information about the rules and regulations of having an unattended donation box in the City of Pittsburg.

Cemetery

Pittsburg has three historic cemeteries within the city limits: Rose Hill, Cedar Grove and Pitts Cemetery.

1. Cedar Grove Cemetery

   Access information about Cedar Grove Cemetery.

2. Pitts Cemetery

   The Pitts family cemetery was established by William Harrison Pitts, founder of Pittsburg.

3. Rose Hill Cemetery

   Access information about Rose Hill Cemetery.

Code Compliance

The Code Compliance Officer is responsible for enforcing City Ordinances as well as State law.

Court

Pittsburg Municipal Court located at 200 Rusk Street, Pittsburg, TX, handles Class "C" misdemeanors only.

Pittsburg Economic Development Corporation

The Pittsburg Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) is a non-profit public corporation governed by the Development Corporation Act of 1979.

Fire Department

The Fire Department works to save lives and protect property through prevention, preparedness, education and response.

1. About PFD

   Learn about the Pittsburg, Texas Police Department.

2. Be Prepared

   Be prepared for any emergencies you may face.

3. Ordinances & Reports

   Take a look at ordinances and reports related to the Pittsburg, Texas Police Department.

4. Volunteer

   Information and application on becoming a volunteer firefighter for the City of Pittsburg.

5. How Do I…

   Quickly learn information and gather helpful resources.

Highway 271

Highway 271 facilitates the grant programs and encourages each property or business owner to use the program for their business to improve the overall aesthetics of Highway 271.

1. Highway 271 Board

   The Highway 271 Business Board's primary purpose is to be a voice for your business and to create, foster, and inspire quality growth for Pittsburg, specifically along the Highway 271 corridor.

2. Grant Program

   Learn more about the Highway 271 grant program.

Main Street

As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Pittsburg is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.

1. Main Street Board

   Learn about the Main Street Board.

2. Preservation

   Find information about preservation.

3. Texas Historic Tax Credit

   Details about Texas Historic Tax Credit for rehabilitation of registered historic properties.

4. Grant Program

   Learn more about the Main Street grant program.

5. Downtown Parking Inventory

   View our downtown parking inventory.

6. Downtown Revitalization Project

   Keep up-to-date with the enhancements going on downtown Pittsburg.

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Department enhances the quality of life and fosters a sense of community for residents through its parks, programs, signature community events and services.

1. Fair Park

   Get information about Fair Park.

2. Julius A. Moore Park

   Learn about Julius A. Moore Park.

3. Pendergrass Park

   Get information about Pendergrass Park.

4. Splash Pittsburg

   Review information about Splash Pittsburg.

Emergency Management

Access resources to help you be prepared in an emergency.

1. Emergency Alerts and Weather Warning System

   Stay informed of local emergencies and severe weather by opting in to receive emergency alerts by phone, text, or email.

2. Emergency Preparedness

   Access resources to help you be prepared in an emergency.

3. Have a Plan

   Be Prepared. Make an emergency plan today and practice it.

Planning & Zoning

Planning and Zoning is responsible for the preparation, adoption, and implementation of the City’s General Plan and its amendments, specific area plans, zoning and development ordinances, and policies that impact, maintain and direct the physical growth and development of the community.

1. City Maps

   Review current and archived city maps.

2. Interactive Zoning Map & Ordinances

   Take a look at an interactive zoning map and ordinances.

3. Planning & Zoning Commission

   Review information about the Planning and Zoning Commission.

4. Static Zoning Maps

   Take a look at the static zoning maps.

5. Public Notices

   A municipality is required by law to ensure the publication of any notice, ordinance, citation, advertisement, legal notices (adoption of ordinances with penalties), or other matter required or authorized by law to be printed in a newspaper. A legal publication may be in the form of a notice of a public hearing, bid advertisement, or ordinance that is published (legal notice) in the newspaper. A governmental body is also required to give notice of any meetings by posting a notice in a designated location (these notices can be found on the Agenda/Minutes page).

Police Department

The Police Department and its officers work hard to serve and protect the community. Here you can find helpful information about their initiatives, divisions, and more.

1. About PPD

   Learn more about the Pittsburg, Texas Police Department.

2. Divisions

   Access information about the divisions of the Pittsburg, Texas Police Department.

3. Community

   Discover information and resources for the community.

4. Become Prepared

   Become prepared for any emergencies you may face.

5. How Do I…

   Quickly learn information and gather helpful resources.

Sanitation

Find information about the sanitation services offered by Pittsburg.

1. Payment Options

   Details on the multiple ways you can pay your utility bills.

2. Trash Pick Up Days

   Find which days your garbage pick-up is scheduled.

3. Bulk Pick Up Information

   Information about our bulk pick up service.

4. Roll-Off Container Service

   Information about our Roll-Off Container Service.

Public Works

The Street Department, under the direction of Mr. McElhaney, provides for the routine maintenance of city streets, traffic signs, street markers, clearing of right-of-ways and street sweeping.

Utilities

The Water Department is responsible for the production and distribution of water throughout the community and includes the maintenance of water wells, treatment plants, booster pumps, storage tanks, water meters, and waste-water distribution lines.