PLANNING

The Crawford County Planning Office is the full time staff for the Crawford County Board of Commissioners who coordinates long-term investments and community development with the Crawford County Planning Commission and local municipalities. The Planning Commission is a board of volunteers from across the County who make recommendations on subdivisions, land developments, and investments in communities across the County. The Commission was established in 1963 and is made up of a nine member board of County residents.

The Crawford County Planning Commission and Office is committed to providing solution oriented services through community planning as required by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, so as to facilitate the growth of the local economy, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the natural environment for current and future generations.

Planning Commission + Office Vision Statement + Core Values

"Planning for the future and preserving the past while building strong communities for a thriving Crawford County."

• Communication - We strive to reach as many people as possible by utilizing every possible media available to us to connect with residents, elected officials, appointed boards, and community groups.
• Sustainability - We encourage and support projects that maintain or improve the economy, environment, and equitability of Crawford County.
• Engagement - We aim to include everyone in the planning process since multiple perspectives leads to a more diverse conversation and successful result.
• Community - We promote places that have an identity and inspire a sense of belonging, which often stems from the physical character of a place as well as the people who live there.
• Integrity/ Ethics - We are driven to conduct our business with the highest standards of professional behavior, which include transparency, honesty, and respect in all our interactions. 

Planning News + Announcements

Now Open Northwest Commission Greenways Block Grant Program

The Northwest Regional Planning and Development Commission has released the guidelines and application packet for the 2019 Greenways Block Grant (GBG) Program. This program aims to implement the recommendations from the Northwest Pennsylvania Greenways Plan (NPGP). To do so the Commission is focusing on the completion of smaller projects not eligible or unable to compete for alternative funding methods that will benefit from the speed and agility afforded by the program. 

Fore more information about the GBG Program check out the resources below and to learn more about the NPGP click here.

2019 GBG Program Guidelines

2019 GBG Program Application

Crawford County Planning Commission Annual Report

 

APPLICATIONS AND SCHEDULE FOR COUNTY REVIEWS

Community Planning Applications

• County Planning Office Review, GIS Mapping, and Document Printing Fees
• Crawford County  Subdivision and Land Development Review Application
• Review Deadline: Zoning Ordinance Updates and Subdivision Reviews must be in the Crawford County Planning Office ten calendar days prior to the monthly meeting date.
  (Example: meeting date, February 26, 2018, review and fees are due February 16, 20018.)
• Download the Real Estate Parcel Consolidation Taxpayer Information Guide + Application
  

Community Development Applications

• Community Assistance Form
  

PLANNING LINKS

• American Planning Association
• Crawford Conservation District
• PA Department of Environmental Protection
• PA Planning Association
• PA Department of Community & Economic Development
• US Census Bureau
• Municipalities Planning Code
• PA E-Library