Mission
The Penn Hills Department of Planning and Economic Development is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Penn Hills through the preparation and implementation of short and long range plans for community and economic development. The department has a duty to advise the governing body and Manager on all matters of community planning and economic development, and to develop and enforce community standards for land development.
The department shall pursue quality community development by leading in the community planning process, supporting community based organizations, administering federal and state community development programs, and facilitating the economic development process.
Personnel
- Chris Blackwell – Planning Director
- Send email to Chris Blackwell
- Meg Balsamico – Principal Planner
- Send email to Meg Balsamico
- Damian Buccilli – Planner
- Send email to Damian Buccilli
Documents
Five Year Plans
- 2023 Annual Action Plan
- 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Program
- 2020-2024 Five Year Consolidate Plan & 2020 Annual Action Plan
- 2020-2024 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
- 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- Substantial Amendment to FY 2019 CDBG Program
Comprehensive Plans
- Draft Comprehensive Plan (2022)
- Comprehensive Plan (2015)
- Frankstown West Plan draft (2014)
- Comprehensive Plan (1996)
- Sidewalk Plan Map
Site Plan
- Site Plan Review Checklist
- Site Plan Land Development Information
- Shade Tree Commission “Don’t Plant that, Plant This”
Zoning Hearing Board
- Application to Zoning Hearing Board Form
- Zoning Hearing Board Powers and Duties
- Penn Hills Zoning Ordinance
Vacant Property
- Vacant Property Ordinance 2567
- Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program Web Site
- Vacant and Abandoned Property Registration Form
- Vacant Property Recovery Program Fact Sheet
- Vacant Property Registration
Subdivision
Housing
- Homebuyer Assistance Program
- Penn Hills COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Program
- Free Lead Based Paint Program
Fair Housing
Rodi Road Study
- Rodi Road Expressway 1970
- Duffs Run Stormwater Management Study 1982
- Penn Hills A Fresh Look 2010
- Rodi Road CDC Plan March 2012
- Duffs Run Stream Remediation Final Report 2013
Misc.
- Conditional Use Approval
- Universal Application
- Sign Regulations and Permit Application Form
- Penn Hills Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report
- HUD Environmental Review for Demolition Program
- Allegheny River Blvd Rail Trail Feasibility Study
- Allegheny River Boulevard Historic Survey
- VOPP Trail Feasibility Study
- CDBG FONSI-RROF
- PSA About Chickens