Bill > SR211

This resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee, a body responsible for studying and reporting on financial matters, to conduct a comprehensive review of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. This code, overseen by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), governs how local governments plan for development and land use. The study aims to assess the code's effectiveness and performance, particularly in light of concerns that it may be outdated. Specifically, the committee will examine the code's impact on housing affordability, economic development, and the costs associated with zoning delays and appeals, as well as the administrative and compliance burdens it places on municipalities and the state. It will also compare Pennsylvania's planning and zoning laws with those of other states to identify best practices and modernization trends, ultimately providing recommendations to the General Assembly for potential updates to the code within 180 days.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr211