Planning & Zoning

Mission 

• To prepare strategies to enhance long range development of the community
• To apply the zoning ordinance and regulations fairly for the benefit of all residents
• To equitably administer the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs in order to effectively fund various activities to assist low- and moderate-income families, elderly, and individual Borough residents with disabilities

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Planning Department include assistance to the residents and property owners of State College, several Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees, Borough Council, other departments of the Borough, and coordination with the Centre Regional Planning Agency and Centre Regional Planning Commission.

Planning Department Authorities, Boards, Commissions, and Committees include:

• CDBG Citizens' Advisory Committee
• Design Review Board
• Planning Commission
• Zoning Hearing Board
• Historical Architectural Review Board
• Redevelopment Authority