An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in subdivision and land development, providing for nonbuilding lots.
HB 283 amends Pennsylvania's land development rules to create "nonbuilding lots" - parcels without sewage-producing structures - that are exempt from standard subdivision regulations. Property owners can create up to two such lots by obtaining a Department of Environmental Protection waiver confirming no sewage facilities are needed, or up to two or more lots when the waiver designates the division is among immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, etc.). Owners who later build on these lots must comply with current zoning and development laws. This bill directly affects land developers and local governments managing property divisions in Pennsylvania.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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Referred to Local Government
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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