Mission Statement

The Elk County Planning Department is responsible for carrying out the duties as set forth in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) PA Act 247 of 1968, as amended and enacted.  The Planning Department staff works directly with the Elk County Commissioners and the Elk County Planning Commission.  The Planning Commission consists of nine members each representing an area of the County. 

Duties

• Prepares and updates the Elk County Comprehensive Plan, which includes information on population, housing, economy, land use, transportation utilities, government facilities, recreation and the environment.

• Administers the Count's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and reviews plans originating from municipalities having their own ordinances.

• Assists any of the County's twelve municipalities in preparing, modifying and reviewing comprehensive plans, zoning and subdivision ordinances, the National Flood Insurance Program, sewage planning modules as required by the Department of Environmental Protection, and other ordinances and services.

•  Acts as a conduit for access to federal and state grant programs such as the Community Development Block Grant Program, and the HOME Program.

• Represents the County on a number of committees, boards, and organizations either by Commissioner appointment or by virtue of being a county planning agency.

• Works closely with other County Offices such as the Assessment Office, the Recorder of Deeds Office, and the IT/GIS Office to provide services and information to to general public as needed.