CRAWFORD COUNTY PLANNING

Crawford County Planning Commission + Office

The Crawford County Planning Office is staffed by full-time personnel for the Crawford County Board of Commissioners, which 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 community investments. The Commission was established in 1963 and comprises a seven-member board of County residents.

The Crawford County Planning Commission and Office are committed to providing solution-oriented services through community planning, as required by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 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 Releases Invitation for Bid

Crawford County is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to undertake improvements to Stone Memorial Library. Sealed proposals will be received until 1:00 PM, prevailing time, May 30th, 2025, by the Crawford County Planning Office, 903 Diamond Park, Meadville, PA 16335. Bids will be opened publicly in the Crawford County Planning Office meeting room in the Crawford County Courthouse, 903 Diamond Park, Meadville, 16335, at 1:00 PM prevailing time, on May 30th, 2025.
Details regarding the project scope, base bid, and alternates are availble in the pdf below.
Stone Memorial Bid Documents

Crawford County Adopts Countywide Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance

On April 23, 2025, the Board of Commissioners of Crawford County adopted the county's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. This new law establishes guidelines for growth and development in communities who have not established a local regulation. Although the enactment of the ordinance occurred in April, enforcement of the ordinance will not occur until October 20, 2025.
A new website highlighting the process, application requirements, and ordinance is under development and will be announced prior to October 20, 2025. A digital copy of the ordinance is available below.
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/