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Planning & Zoning

Planning Commission

 Our Planning Commission acts as an advisory group to Borough Council on issues and policies related to zoning, land development, and subdivisions. 

Some common issues brought before the Planning Commission include new construction,  zoning variance requests,  and subdivisions.

In these circumstances, before a Land Use or Building Permit can be issued, plans must be reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by Borough Council. See Codes & Permits.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENT AND SURVEY

Additional Information

  

Curwensville Borough has initiated the preparation of an update to our Comprehensive Plan. All persons residing in, doing business in, or just interested in the future of Curwensville Borough are invited to participate in the planning process. The Plan will provide action-oriented strategies focused on top Community priorities. The Plan will also provide a working framework as we continually plan for changing conditions, evolving priorities and the future of Curwensville Borough.

The planning process will emphasize Community Engagement; Profiling Existing and Anticipated Conditions; Developing Action Strategies; Implementation; and Updates to the Borough’s Zoning Ordinance. It is vital to obtain and use input and guidance from residents, community organizations, business/industries, service providers and other segments of the community to prepare the Plan.

An open house Community Engagement meeting is being held to gather community input:


February 21, 7-9pm 

Curwensville High School Cafeteria 

650 Beech St, 

Curwensville, PA 16833


The open house meeting will be fun, informative and interactive. Representatives from the Borough Planning Commission and The EADS Group, the planning consultant assisting with the Plan update will be available at the meeting to talk with residents and to discuss the planning process, provide information, answer questions and to review expectations for the updated Plan. Multiple ways for attendees to provide input and guidance will be provided. Come prepared to discuss ways to improve Curwensville Borough!

Community Engagement Survey

A Community Survey. Please respond by March 31.
Click Here to Take Survey

Comprehensive Plan Update event

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SubDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

Curwensville Borough Land Development Application (pdf)Download
Variance Application Planning Commission (pdf)Download

UNOPENED ALLEYS

No. A street or alley that has been laid out in a subdivision or borough plan is not public property.

PA Title 8 1721.2(f) Laying out without opening.--The laying out of a street, without opening the street, creates no right to public use of the street and does not constitute the taking or acceptance of a property or obligate the borough to improve or maintain the street or the property on which the street has been laid out.


No.

 PA Title 8 1721.2(f) Laying out without opening.--The laying out of a street, without opening the street, creates no right to public use of the street and does not constitute the taking or acceptance of a property or obligate the borough to improve or maintain the street or the property on which the street has been laid out. 



A resident may merge 50% of the portion of an unopened alley bordering their property by petitioning the borough council.

(a) Street unopened after ten years.--At any time after a street or portion of the street has remained laid out but not opened for a period of ten years or longer, an owner of 50% of the front feet of the land over which the street or portion of the street was laid out may petition the council to cancel the laying out of the street. 


Zoning & Floodplain Ordinances

To view current Floodplain map Click Here!

Zoning Ordinance 1998 (pdf)Download
Zoning Setback Chart (pdf)Download
Floodplain Management Ord (pdf)Download
App.3 Floodproofing Regulations (pdf)Download
Subdivision & Land Development (pdf)Download
Title 8 - PA General Assembly- Unopened Alleys (pdf)Download

CURWENSVILLE BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION

Planning Commission

 

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm

Curwensville Borough Building

900 Susquehanna Avenue

Curwensville, PA

  

January 18, 2022

February 15, 2022

March 15, 2022

April 19, 2022

May 17, 2022

June 21, 2022

July 19, 2022

August 16, 2022

September 20, 2022

October 18, 2022

November 15, 2022

December 2022-NONE

  


 

Any person with a disability requiring a special accommodation to attend any meeting should notify our office at 814-236-1840 as early as possible prior to the meeting. The  Borough will make every effort to provide a reasonable accommodation.

Learn More

 

Commission Members:


Chairman: Hildred Rowles

Vice Chairman-Martha Tozer

Duane Wriglesworth

Keith Simcox

Sean McCracken




Please call the Curwensville Borough 

office with any questions.

814-236-1840

Land Available for Development

15.789 Acres+

15.789 Acres+

15.789 Acres+

Located in the Curwensville Industrial Park

Owned By: Sunnyside Real Estate LLC

Contact: Mr Rich Reynolds

(412) 445-3577

rcreynolds79@comcast.net

26.529+ Acres

15.789 Acres+

15.789 Acres+

Located in Curwensville Industrial Park.

Owned By: Clearly Ahead Development

Contact: Mr. Paul McCloskey

(814) 768-7838

PMcCloskey@clearlyahead.com

12 Acres +

15.789 Acres+

12 Acres +

Located in the Ridge Avenue Residential Area

Owner: Bell Run Properties LLC

Contact: Mr Robert Holland

(814) 592-7240

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