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PA HB1764

PA HB1764
In subdivision and land development, providing for potentially impacted municipalities and further providing for approval of plats and for completion of improvements or guarantee thereof prerequisite to final plat approval; providing for developments of regional significance and impact; and, in zoning hearing board and other administrative proceedings, further providing for jurisdiction.


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Introduced
07/24/2025
In Committee
07/24/2025
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 potentially impacted municipalities and further providing for approval of plats and for completion of improvements or guarantee thereof prerequisite to final plat approval; providing for developments of regional significance and impact; and, in zoning hearing board and other administrative proceedings, further providing for jurisdiction.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to establish a comprehensive review process for developments of regional significance and impact. The bill introduces a new set of requirements for large-scale land developments, such as data centers, airports, intermodal terminals, petroleum storage facilities, and other significant projects that may have extensive impacts on surrounding municipalities. Developers must now prepare and submit an impact analysis that examines potential effects on emergency services, infrastructure, natural resources, transportation, and other community aspects when proposing certain types of large developments. The bill requires host municipalities to conduct public hearings, carefully review the potential regional impacts, and make written decisions about whether a proposed development qualifies as a development of regional significance. If approved, the developer may need to create a mitigation plan to address potential negative consequences. The legislation aims to encourage more coordinated and thoughtful regional planning by providing a structured process for evaluating large-scale developments that could affect multiple municipalities, while also establishing clear guidelines for review, notification, and potential mitigation of impacts. The new provisions will take effect six months after the bill's enactment.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Laid on the table (on 12/17/2025)

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