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

Further amendments streamline the approval process for plats, requiring governing bodies or planning agencies to act on applications within specified time limits and clarifying conditions for financial security related to improvements prior to final plat approval. The bill mandates that applicants submit a comprehensive impact analysis detailing the effects of the proposed development on local infrastructure and services, which must be distributed to affected municipalities at least 10 days before a public hearing. It also establishes a framework for public hearings, decision-making processes, and appeals, ensuring that local governance can adapt to community needs while maintaining compliance with the new legislative framework. The act is set to take effect six months after its passage.

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