A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the effectiveness and performance of the Municipalities Planning Code and its preparation for review and enforcement under the Department of Community and Economic Development.
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Overview
This resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and produce a report on how well the Municipalities Planning Code is working and how it’s being prepared for review and enforcement. The study will examine the code’s impact on housing, economic development, and costs, as well as compare Pennsylvania’s practices to those of other states. The committee will then provide recommendations to the General Assembly regarding potential updates to the code.
Key provisions
- Examine the impact of the Municipalities Planning Code on housing affordability, local economic development, and revenue.
- Assess administrative and compliance costs for municipalities and the Commonwealth.
- Review planning and zoning practices in other states to identify best practices.
- Identify topics for potential updates to the Municipalities Planning Code.
- The study must be completed and a report issued within 180 days of the resolution’s adoption.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Municipalities
- Department of Community and Economic Development
- Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
- General Assembly
- Pennsylvania Residents
Notable changes
- The resolution calls for a comprehensive study of the Municipalities Planning Code.
- It directs the committee to compare Pennsylvania’s practices with those of other states.
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Primary sponsor
Judith Schwank
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