Dauphin County planners ratify staff comments, advance reviews and reject two small Swatara rezoning petitions At its Feb. 2 meeting the commission ratified multiple staff comments on subdivision and zoning matters, authorized starting formal review periods (including a Williams Township 90‑day review), ratified sewer review for a 253‑unit Oakville project, and supported staff in opposing two small Swatara Township rezoning petitions for multifamily use.

Dauphin County planners are making waves by advancing major land-development plans while rejecting controversial rezoning petitions that could reshape neighborhood dynamics.

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Dauphin County Planning Commission elects 2026 officers, approves minutes and staff comments At its January meeting the Dauphin County Planning Commission elected new officers for 2026, approved minutes and a two-month treasurer’s report, and ratified staff comments on multiple development reviews including Hershey West End and Penn Center campus.

The Dauphin County Planning Commission has elected new officers for 2026 while tackling crucial development projects and funding uncertainties.

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Dauphin County Commissioners approve ten land development plans at monthly meeting All ten land development proposals receive approval with staff recommendations in Dauphin County.

Ten land development plans just got the green light in Dauphin County, paving the way for exciting new community projects!

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Pennsylvania House Bill 977 updates Municipalities Planning Code definitions and hearing procedures House Bill 977 amends Pennsylvania planning code for zoning hearings and recording requirements.

Pennsylvania's House Bill 977 is set to reshape the future of zoning hearings and recording requirements—are you ready for the changes?

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