HB 2629
An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in zoning, further providing for enforcement notice.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to clarify the process for issuing enforcement notices related to zoning violations. Specifically, it requires enforcement notices to clearly state the violation, the deadline for compliance, and any potential penalties for failing to comply, including possible daily penalties. The bill also specifies that appeals to the zoning hearing board can extend the compliance deadline.
Key provisions
- Requires enforcement notices to include details of the zoning violation.
- Establishes a deadline for compliance with enforcement notices.
- Specifies potential penalties for failing to comply, including daily fines.
- Allows for appeals to the zoning hearing board to extend compliance deadlines.
- Addresses the description of sanctions associated with violations.
Who is affected
- Local governments (cities, boroughs, townships)
- Property owners
- Zoning hearing board members
Notable changes
- Clarifies the content requirements for enforcement notices.
- Adds provisions for daily penalties associated with zoning violations.
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Primary sponsor
Nathan Davidson
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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