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PA HB123

PA HB123
In subdivision and land development, providing for signage on subdivision or land development.


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Introduced
03/07/2023
In Committee
10/13/2023
Crossed Over
10/03/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), entitled "An act to empower cities of the second class A, and third class, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships of the first and second classes including those within a county of the second class and counties of the second through eighth classes, individually or jointly, to plan their development and to govern the same by zoning, subdivision and land development ordinances, planned residential development and other ordinances, by official maps, by the reservation of certain land for future public purpose and by the acquisition of such land; to promote the conservation of energy through the use of planning practices and to promote the effective utilization of renewable energy sources; providing for the establishment of planning commissions, planning departments, planning committees and zoning hearing boards, authorizing them to charge fees, make inspections and hold public hearings; providing for mediation; providing for transferable development rights; providing for appropriations, appeals to courts and penalties for violations; and repealing acts and parts of acts," in subdivision and land development, providing for signage on subdivision or land development.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to require developers to post signage of at least 9 square feet in size at visible access points along the external road frontage of a subdivision or land development project. The signage must include a description of the project and where the application was filed, and remain posted until the application is approved, disapproved, or withdrawn. The bill provides exceptions for developments involving no more than two single-family detached dwellings. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT (on 10/13/2023)

Bill Topics

Community Development and Housing Issues
  • ‐ Community and Regional Development
Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records

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