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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 nonbuilding lots.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to provide a framework for creating "nonbuilding lots" - parcels of land that do not contain structures producing sewage but may have other non-sewage-generating structures. The legislation allows municipalities to create subdivision and land development ordinances that permit the creation of up to two nonbuilding lots with a waiver from the Department of Environmental Protection, and more than two lots if the property is being divided among immediate family members (defined as spouse, parent, child, grandchild, brother, or sister). If an owner of a nonbuilding lot later wishes to build or develop the property, they must comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and ordinances in effect at the time of construction. The bill aims to provide flexibility in land division while ensuring proper environmental and developmental oversight, and it will take effect 60 days after passage. This legislation is particularly relevant for rural or family-owned properties where land might be divided without immediate plans for sewage-producing development.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Local Government (on 01/23/2025)
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