An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in comprehensive plan, further providing for preparation of comprehensive plan; in subdivision and land development, further providing for contents of subdivision and land development ordinance; in zoning, further providing for ordinance provisions; and providing for renewable energy siting standards.

Summary

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code to establish new standards for siting renewable energy projects, such as solar and wind. It affects local governments by updating the rules they must follow for comprehensive plans, zoning, and land development. These changes matter because they provide a standardized framework to help communities accommodate renewable energy while maintaining local planning authority.

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