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PA HB375
PA HB375In subdivision and land development, providing for signage on subdivision or land development.
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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
06/18/2025
06/18/2025
Crossed Over
06/11/2025
06/11/2025
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 signage on subdivision or land development.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to require developers and subdividers to post signage for new land development or subdivision projects. Specifically, within seven days of initially submitting an application, developers must install a sign of at least nine square feet along the external road frontage that is visible from at least 50 feet away. The sign must include a description of the proposed project and the entity where the application was filed, with a summary title using at least four-inch lettering. The sign must be installed outside public right-of-way, comply with federal and state requirements, and remain posted until the application is approved, disapproved, or withdrawn. The signage requirement does not apply to projects involving one or two lots for single-family detached dwellings, effectively exempting smaller residential developments. The bill will take effect 60 days after passage, providing time for municipalities and developers to prepare for the new signage requirements. The goal appears to be increasing transparency and community awareness about proposed land development and subdivision projects.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (13)
Joe Ciresi (D)*,
Kyle Donahue (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Mark Gillen (R),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Last Action
Referred to Local Government (on 06/18/2025)
Bill Topics
Community Development and Housing Issues
- ‐ Community and Regional Development
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=375 | 01/27/2025 |
| House Fiscal Note PN 0331 | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/FN/2025/0/HB0375P0331.pdf | 06/11/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0375&pn=0331 | 01/29/2025 |
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