Matthew G. Quesenberry, Director
Jodi Foster, Community & Economic Development Coordinator
Tracy D. Gerber, Community Development Block Grant Coordinator
(CDBG)
Richard G. Gavazzi, Housing and Program Specialist
Sharon Burns, Office Manager
Contact Information
Elk County Courthouse Annex
300 Center Street
PO Box 448
Ridgway, PA 15853
Phone: (814) 776-5335
Fax : (814) 776-5379
Email:
planning@countyofelkpa.com
Mission Statement
The Elk County Planning Commission's primary function is to realize
the sound and efficient development within the county. The
Commission serves as an advisory board to the County Commissioners
with a scope of interest that includes all matters pertaining to
County development which are clearly under the jurisdiction of
responsibility of county government
A second and equally important responsibility is in the review
and/or input on proposals and programs for development within the
municipalities of the County. The local decisions concerning
development, more often than not, have an impact throughout, and
even beyond, the County; thus such programs must be reviewed and
evaluated to determine their impact on, and compatibility with,
County plans and programs.
PENNSYLVANIA WILDS DESIGN GUIDE
The Pennsylvania Wilds is a special place. It contains charming
communities, vast forests, spectacular landforms, clean rivers, and
streams, and an array of other natural resources. It is important
for our communities in the Pennsylvania Wilds to enjoy economic
growth while still being good stewards of the land and protecting
the region's character and charm. The information contained in this
Design Guide will assist communities in reaping the benefits of
change and growth while protecting their treasured characters. Use
of this Design Guide is voluntary; however there are many benefits
to applying its principles.
This Design Guide sets forth physical design objectives for
building placement, architecture, landscaping, signs, lighting,
grading, land use arrangement, natural resource conservation, and
other related items. The Guide includes photographs, illustrations,
and text descriptions of design elements and land use patterns that
are desirable in the Pennsylvania Wilds.
By following the principles in this Guide, Pennsylvania Wilds
region will retain and strengthen its core identity, maintain a
distinct visual character, influence development to be considerate
of the land it occupies, and ensure that its various features
positively relate to the region as a whole.
For a complete copy of the Design Guide click below.
Act
167 Stormwater Management Plan
On September 16,
2010 Elk County received notification from the Department of
Environmental Protection that the county’s Act 167 Stormwater
Management Plan (SMP) has been approved.
A model stormwater management ordinance
was prepared by Elk County as part of the SMP and was transmitted by
Elk County
to the
municipalities prior to the county’s adoption of the SMP.
Municipalities may adopt the model ordinance or develop their own
local ordinance provided it meets the provisions of the SMP. If a
municipality chooses to create their own SMP ordinance, it must be
approved by DEP prior to adoption.
A copy of Elk
County’s SMP Plan is located below. Any resident or business
planning construction in the future must follow the SMP ordinance
according to the municipality where the construction will occur.
Please contact your local municipal office for further information.
The purpose of the
Act 167 Plan is to provide comprehensive stormwater management
designed to preserve and restore the flood carrying capacity of
Commonwealth streams; to preserve natural stormwater regimes and
natural course; current and cross-section of waters of the
Commonwealth; to protect and conserve groundwater and groundwater
recharge areas; and to encourage planning and management of
stormwater runoff in each designated watershed which is consistent
with sound water and land use practices.
If you have any questions please contact Jodi Foster Mon. through
Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by calling
814-776-5304 or by email at
jfoster@countyofelkpa.com
Responsibilities:
In order to carry out its over-all
responsibilities, the Commission's basic areas of activity include
the following:
§ Grantsmanship - RUS, HUD, DCED, DEP, DCNR, PHMC, U.S. DA, PA DOT
§
Comprehensive County Plan - Preparation and implementation of a comprehensive plan for the
County with recommendations on land use, community facilities,
transportation, capital budgeting, housing, economic development,
land use, quality of life.
§
Continuing Planning Program
- Continuing review of all planning proposals and development
controls in relation to changing factors and making appropriate
revisions.
§
Zoning and Subdivision - Preparation and administration of land subdivision regulations
and participation in zoning plans to assist local communities in
developing their individual land use decisions.
§
Local Planning Assistance - Provide County communities with advisory and coordinating
services in respect to development and local planning. Provide
information and advice on planning in general to all local
governments, agencies, groups and individuals and inform the public
on the activities of the Commission.
§
Data Center - Development and maintenance of a data center where basic facts
will be made available to interested persons, agencies, and
municipalities concerning the physical, economic, social, and
governmental characteristics of the County including a library of
local plans and development controls, and Federal and State
community aid programs.
§
Stormwater Management
§
Transportation/Highway/Bridge Administration & Prioritization
§
Economic Development
§
Community Development/Downtown Revitalization Programs
§
Housing Development