The proposed bill amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to improve the planning and approval processes for land developments with regional significance. It introduces a new section, 502.2, which requires developers to notify relevant municipalities and planning commissions within 10 days of submitting a preliminary plat application if the project may have regional implications. This section also allows impacted municipalities to request an impact analysis within 30 days of notification. Additionally, the bill establishes Article V-B, which defines developments of regional significance and emphasizes the need for coordinated reviews to mitigate potential adverse impacts on community services, the economy, and the environment.

Further amendments clarify the approval process for plats, requiring governing bodies or planning agencies to act on applications within specified time limits and ensuring that no plat is approved unless required improvements are completed or secured. The bill mandates that applicants for significant developments submit a comprehensive impact analysis detailing the effects on local infrastructure, emergency services, and natural resources, which must be distributed to affected municipalities before public hearings. It also outlines procedures for public hearings, decision-making, and the submission of mitigation plans, while establishing financial incentives and revenue-sharing plans for contiguous municipalities affected by such developments. The bill aims to enhance local governance and ensure that communities can effectively address the impacts of regional developments.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 2170 (Jul 24, 2025): P.L.805, No.247, P.L.1242, No.428, P.L.1198, No.418