Subdivision & Land Development Review
The Washington County Planning Commission reviews subdivision and land development applications as required by Act 247, as amended, the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. This review is a mandatory step that must be completed before a local municipality can grant final approval.

Important Note
Please direct all questions regarding Zoning, Subdivision, and Land Development Ordinances to the municipality where the property is located. 

Subdivision Review Policy 
To submit a subdivision application for review, applicants must submit three copies of the subdivision plan, a completed subdivision and land development review application form, and the applicable fee.

The review process will include, but is not limited to, an environmental evaluation. Each application will be assessed using available environmental maps and records provided to the Planning Commission by agencies such as the U.S. Department of the Interior's Geological Survey, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Topographic and Geological Resources, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. Please note that the Washington County Planning Commission does not guarantee the accuracy of this data. The information on these maps and records is generalized, and if more detailed information is needed, the applicant or municipality is encouraged to conduct further investigations. Our review addresses the following environmental concerns: 

•    Landslides
•    Wetlands
•    Flooding
•    Mine Subsidence
•    Natural Heritage Areas

The Washington County Planning Commission does not review applications for compliance with local subdivision and land development ordinances, zoning ordinances, or other land use regulations enacted by the municipality. It is the responsibility of local elected officials or their designees to ensure compliance with these local regulations.
The Planning Commission will issue a written response with the results of the environmental review within 30 days of receipt of the completed application and fee.

Application Fees & Submission Requirements
In accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act 247), the Washington County Planning Commission charges a fee for the review of all subdivision and land development plans.

Submission Checklist
To be eligible for review, please ensure your application package includes the following: 
•    Three (3) copies of the plan
•    A completed Review Application (fillable form: Review Application Fillable Form)
•    The applicable review fee (refer to the Review Fee Schedule) payable to Washington County. 

Downloadable Resources for Subdivision & Land Development
Procedures and Guidelines
Review Policy Printable Document 

Questions?
Please call (724) 228-6811 for assistance.