An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in zoning, providing for expedited high density housing approval.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to speed up the approval process for high-density housing developments in Pennsylvania municipalities. It requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to create rules and an application process that fast-tracks land use decisions. The expedited approval applies to planned residential developments and certain zoning districts, with specific restrictions on locations like environmentally sensitive areas. The bill also outlines design standards and requirements for new residential developments, including tree replacement and utility upgrades.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to create expedited approval rules and processes for high-density housing.
- Applies to planned residential developments and specific zoning districts.
- Excludes development in environmentally sensitive areas.
- Establishes design standards and requirements for new residential developments, including tree replacement.
- Requires coordination between the Department and municipalities.
- Creates a technical assistance hub to support municipalities.
- Allows municipalities to build capacity to support housing development initiatives.
- Expedited building construction plan approval process.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania municipalities (counties, cities, boroughs, townships)
- Developers of high-density housing
- Homebuyers
- Local planning commissions
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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