CRAWFORD COUNTY PLANNING
Crawford County Planning Commission + Office
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 Announcements + Updates
Crawford County considering adoption of countywide ordinance
The Crawford County Planning Commission has recommended to the Board of Comissioners adoption of the proposed countywide Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). The Board of Commissioners have tabled the ordinance until April of 2025 for consideration. Individuals may still contact the Board of Commissioners directly or the Planning Office with comments or questions regarding the ordinance.
Copies of the draft ordinance are available for review at the Crawford County courthouse, Crawford County federated libraries, the Meadville Tribune, and via the link below.
Draft Crawford County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
Crawford County Releases Blight Revitalization Program
Crawford County Planning is releasing a program aimed to tackle blight in our communities. The Blight Revitalization program, which has its own website, will fund demolition or clearance of blighted properties by granting up to $20,000.
To learn more: https://crawford-county-blight-revitalization-program-crawfordcountypa.hub.arcgis.com/
Crawford County Planning Annual Report
Per the Municipalities Planning Code, Crawford County Planning has submitted the following to the Board of Commissioners.
Past Annual Reports
Crawford County Applications + Forms
Community Assistance + Development Review Services
Effective August 1, 2022, Crawford County has updated its subdivision and land development proposal review policy. Crawford County Planning, until further notice, will waive the ten day requirement for applications. Crawford County Planning reserves the right to withhold filing of applications until a completed submission is received.
Economic Development Application(s)
TECHNIAL ASSISTANCE + RESOURCE GUIDES
PLANNING LINKS