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Planning Projects

Preparation of comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, subdivision administration and ordinances, recreation planning, community facility planning, environmental assessments, grant writing and administration for a variety of programs including SCPAP, Communities of Opportunities, Community Revitalization Program, CDBG, PennVest, Keystone recreation, HOME, etc

Zoning Regulations

Zoning can regulate the use of land; size, height, bulk, erection, removal and use of structures; areas and dimensions of lots, yards, open spaces & separation distances between structures; density of population and intensity of use; and protection of natural resources and agricultural land.

Community Development

The Community Development Block Grant program is an important funding tool for implementing community plans. Municipalities can regularly apply for funding for qualifying activities and projects. The Mercer County Regional Planning Commission is available to help Mercer County communities apply for funding from this program.

Meeting/Info Notice(s): Updated 11-20-2023

Finance-Personnel Committee Meeting November 28, 2023 – CANCELED

Finance-Personnel Committee Agenda

The November 28, 2023 Finance-Personnel Committee meeting has been canceled.  Those wishing to attend can join the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone at: https://meet.goto.com/710788989 or join in using a phone by dialing  +1 (312) 757-3121 entering in the access code 710-788-989 Please be aware that there may be phone charges if calling into the meeting.  Check with you phone company to see if charges apply.

MPO Coordinating Committee Mtg. December 12, 2023 at 10:30am.

The December 12, 2023 MPO Coordinating Committee meeting will be held at 10:30am virtually via GotoMeeting and in person. Those wishing to attend can join the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone at:  https://meet.goto.com/721015909 or join in using a phone by dialing +1 (872) 240-3412 entering in the access code 721-015-909
Please be aware that there may be phone charges if calling into the meeting.  Check with you phone company to see if charges apply.

SVATS MPO Coordinating Committee Meeting
Tuesday December 12, 2023 -10:30am (Hybrid Meeting)

December 12, 2023 Coordinating Committee Meeting

December 12, 2023 Agenda

September 12, 2023 Minutes

TIP Modifications

Additional Meeting Information

 
 
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MCRPC Monthly Meeting Information

November MCRPC Monthly Meeting has been Canceled

The MCRPC will hold their next regularly scheduled monthly meeting December 19, 2023 at 7:30 pm.  and this meeting will be in person and virtual.  The meeting agenda will be posted below and on the doors of the MCRPC office once available.  Please remember that depending on your individual phone plan that there may be a cost when calling in to attend the virtual meeting.  In addition to the virtual meeting the public can make comments on agenda items via email to dgracenin@mcrpc.com, or via regular mail sent to 2491 Highland Rd.. Hermitage, PA  16148.

December 19, 2023 Agenda

Tue, December 19, 2023 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)

Minutes October 24, 2023

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Zoning & Subdivision Committee Mtg. Info

The November Zoning & Subdivision Committee meeting has been Canceled

The MCRPC Zoning & Subdivision Committee will hold their next regularly scheduled monthly meeting December 12, 2023 at 7:30 pm.  and this meeting will be hybrid (Online/In person).  The meeting agenda will be posted below and on the doors of the MCRPC office once available.  Please remember that depending on your individual phone plan that there may be a cost when calling in to attend the virtual meeting.  In addition to the virtual meeting the public can make comments on agenda items via email to dgracenin@mcrpc.com, or via regular mail sent to 2491 Highland Rd.. Hermitage, PA  16148

December 12, 2023 Z&S Mtg.

MCRPC Zoning & Subdivision Mtg.
Tue, December 12, 2023 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)

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Access Code: 674-536-501

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MCRPC News & Mtg. Information

Our mission is rooted in the Municipalities Planning Code. We assist our 39 member municipalities to undertake and implement a variety of community and economic development plans/projects each year. Our 7 member staff is available to help you with all your municipal planning needs.

The Mercer County Regional Planning Commission originated in 1952 with seven municipal members. Today MCRPC has 39 member municipalities with 87 individual board seats including Mercer County.

Our mission is rooted in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. Our membership is made up of planning and elected officials and citizens at large.

Our services include, but are not limited to, preparation of comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, subdivision administration and ordinances, recreation planning, community facility planning, environmental assessments, grant writing and administration for a variety of programs including SCPAP, Communities of Opportunities, Community Revitalization Program, CDBG, PennVest, Keystone recreation, HOME, etc. We also serve as the staff of the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation, the Redevelopment Authority of Mercer County, the Rodent Control Program and Mercer County 911 addressing. Our full commission meetings are open to the public and are held each month on the 4th Tuesday at 7: 30 p.m. September through May. (December meeting is held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.)

Rooted in our Community

MCRPC is organized as a joint municipal planning commission in accord with Article XI of the Planning Code as existed prior to the amendments of Act 67 of 2000.

PA Municipalities Planning Code Act 247