SB1281

In planned residential development, providing for expedited high density housing approval.

Introduced·4/14/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB1281 amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to expedite high density housing approval in planned residential.

Pennsylvania SB1281 amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to expedite high density housing approval in planned residential developments. The bill requires the board to adopt rules for municipalities to issue land use decisions within one year. It allows for the approval of various housing types, including attached or detached housing, cottage clusters, and multiunit dwellings with fewer than 50 units. The bill also specifies processes for design standards and building plan approvals, aiming to streamline the approval process for high density housing.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 1

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

May 6

9:30 AM

Urban Affairs & Housing (s) Hearing

History

Jun 1

Senate

Second consideration

Jun 1

Senate

Re-referred to Appropriations

Jun 1

Senate

Re-reported as committed