Bureau of Planning
About Us
The objectives of the Bureau of Planning are as follows:
- Promote and facilitate physical development plans.
- Preserve and enhance districts of historical and architectural significance.
- Collect, analyze, and distribute timely information on planning and community development issues.
- Develop and apply the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) to all areas of development including the identification of all pertinent physical attributes of a property (floodplain, historic district, and zoning).
Measurements and indicators used to evaluate progress include:
The number of development applications reviewed by the Harrisburg Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and Historic Architectural Review Board, Environmental reviews and clearances for federally funded programs, Implementation of comprehensive and neighborhood plans; Research, monitoring, and promotion of plans for accessibility and fair housing, Technical assistance to businesses, consultants, and property owners on the plan review and permitting process.
Harrisburg Planning Commission (HPC) Agendas | Minutes
Agendas and minutes for meetings not included on this webpage can be requested by contacting Planning Bureau staff.
2022
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- DEC 2022 No Meeting
2021
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- DEC 2021 No Meeting
Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) Agendas
Agendas for meetings not included on this webpage can be requested by contacting Planning Bureau staff. Because the meetings are quasi-judicial, minutes are kept by court stenographers and not City staff, and transcripts can be obtained at cost by contacting the stenographic company.
2022
Harrisburg Architectural Review Board (HARB) Agendas | Minutes
Agendas and minutes for meetings not included on this webpage can be requested by contacting Planning Bureau staff.
2022
- JAN 2022 Agenda| Minutes
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- MAR 2022 Agenda | Minutes
- APR 2022 Agenda| Minutes
- MAY 2021 Agenda | Minutes
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- DEC 2021 No Meeting
2021
- JAN 2021 No Applicants| Minutes
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- NOV 2021 Agenda | Minutes
- DEC 2021 No Meeting
Important Documents & Links
Maps
Capital Region Water (CRW)
Please consider reaching out to Capital Region Water to discuss your development application and subsequent submission. Capital Region Water is responsible for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services in the City of Harrisburg. This includes existing and new service connections. Current Rules and Regulations and all corresponding forms can be found at capitalregionwater.com. All Subdivision and/or Land Development Plans must be reviewed and approved by Capital Region Water if any amount of impervious surface is added, removed, or modified, or if any earth disturbance occurs. Please call 888-510-0606 or email [email protected] for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my property's zoning and what am I permitted to do there?
Is my property in a historic district? What does that mean?
Is my property in a Special Flood Hazard Area?
Geoffrey Knight | Planning Director
Location
10 N. 2nd St, Suite 405
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone
717-255-6637