Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 10619.2 - Effect of comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances(a) When a county adopts a comprehensive plan in accordance with sections 301 and 302 and any municipalities therein have adopted comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances in accordance with sections 301, 303(d) and 603(j), Commonwealth agencies shall consider and may rely upon comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances when reviewing applications for the funding or permitting of infrastructure or facilities.(b) The Center for Local Government Services shall work with municipalities to coordinate Commonwealth agency program resources with municipal planning and zoning activities. Upon request, the Center for Local Government Services shall assist municipalities in identifying and assessing the impact of Commonwealth agency decisions and their effect on municipal and multimunicipal planning and zoning. Upon the authorization of the Governor, the Center for Local Government Services shall have access to information, services, functions and other resources in the possession of executive agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction to fulfill its obligations under this section.(c) When municipalities adopt a joint municipal zoning ordinance: (1) Commonwealth agencies shall consider and may rely upon the joint municipal zoning ordinance for the funding or permitting of infrastructure or facilities.(2) The municipalities may by agreement share tax revenues and fees remitted to municipalities located within the joint municipal zone.1968, July 31, P.L. 805, No. 247, art. VI, § 619.2, added 2000, June 23, P.L. 495, No. 68, § 19, effective in 60 days. Amended 2000, Dec. 20, P.L. 940, No. 127, § 1, effective in 60 days.