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

Public Notice

Crawford County is currently updating its Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation and Transition/Barrier Removal Plans. In order to enhance access to programs and services for individuals with disabilities, the County is asking for your input. Individuals can complete the General Public Survey to provide insight regarding their expereinces. Organizations that represent individuals with disabilities can complete the Organization Survey to provide insight on behalf of their clients.

Responses can be returned to Crawford County by email to tkapopoulos@co.crawford.pa.us, mail to 903 Diamond Park Meadville, PA 16335, or deliver to the Commissioners Office in the Crawford County Courthouse. Surveys are due to the County no later than close of business on January 14, 2019. For answers to questions please call the Crawford County Planning Office at (814) 333-7341.

Crawford County Planning Commission Annual Report:

 

FEES AND SCHEDULE FOR COUNTY REVIEWS

• County Planning Office Review, GIS Mapping, and Document Printing Fees
• Download the Act 247 Referral Form
• 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

For More information about our other services, please visit the following links:

• Municipal Land Use (County-Wide Data) Note: new information coming soon!

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
• Municipal Planning Code
• PA E-Library