Here is a summary of three pieces of legislation that may affect the real estate industry in Pennsylvania. Click on the linked bill numbers to view the latest version of each bill and its status.
1. House Bill 523, Private...more
The Cheltenham Township Community Development Corporation (CTCDC) is seeking proposals from qualified applicants for the acquisition and redevelopment of a 5 acre parcel of land, zoned commercial, and owned by the Township. ...more
In the case of Polaris v. Fayette County Zoning Hearing Board, the Commonwealth Court reversed a decision of the Court of Common Pleas and the underlying zoning hearing board to deny an application to use a property as a...more
The Bucks County Planning Commission has increased its filing fees for 2018. The base fees for residential subdivisions, land developments and conversions remain the same, but the additional lot multiplier fees have been...more
As a supplement to my blog back on August 23, 2017, as to the use of alternate on-lot sewer systems for planning new subdivisions, attached is the PA Builders Association information sheet on the new legislation.
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In the case of Cardinal Crossing v. Marple Township, the PA Commonwealth Court was faced with the issue of whether a developer, who spends substantial funds on a development, in reliance on statements of support from a...more
Obtaining financing for your development project is one of the most important aspects of moving your development plans from paper to reality. Recently, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) created a...more