Planning Department
The Mission of the Delaware County Planning Department is to elevate quality of life, prosperity, and pride of place in Delaware County through innovative, sustainable, and equitable planning, and meaningful collaboration with communities, governments, and organizations.
The future of Delaware County and our municipalities is critically important, and we hope to provide resources to support a bright future. Stay up to date with the latest planning news and funding opportunities in Delaware County by subscribing to our periodic email alerts here.
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We are guided in this mission by Delaware County 2035, the County’s Comprehensive Plan. The Delaware County Planning Department conducts programs and initiatives to assist municipalities with sound planning practices. Delaware County Planning Department staff also support the Delaware County Planning Commission by managing the development review process and presenting their reviews to the Delaware County Planning Commission at its monthly meetings, where official recommendations are made.
County planning news and events
Delaware County invites the public to provide comment from September 30, 2024 through October 14, 2024, concerning an application for the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Round II grant provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is requesting $1,200,000 in funding for a Countywide Housing Needs Study with Market Analysis, preparation of resources to assist communities in removing/reducing barriers to affordable housing, creation of an education campaign to support the diversification of housing types throughout the County and conversion of vacant property to affordable rental housing.
The Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) and County Planning Department (DCPD) are accepting public comments from 9/30/2024 through 10/14/2024, by 4:30 pm. The application is available for review and comment here and at the OHCD and DCPD office located at 2 W. Baltimore Avenue, Suite 202, Media PA, 19063.
To be considered, written public comments must be received or emailed by Friday, October 14, 2024. Comments may be emailed to ohcd@co.delaware.pa.us with the subject line “2024 PRO Housing Application”
The OHCD and DCPD will hold a public hearing on the draft application on Monday, October 7, 2024 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The purpose of the hearing is to solicit comment on the draft application. Public comment will be accepted in person and the meeting will convene in the OHCD office identified below. Persons with Limited English Proficiency, a disability, or that require other accommodations to participate are asked to contact the OHCD (610-891-5425) at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to discuss those needs.
Current Projects
Park Master Planning Underway for Former Don Guanella Site
Vision Zero Action Plan for Delaware County
Active Transportation: Walk, Roll, Delco
Improving Safety along Route 291
Funding
October 15, 2024 – Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing)
October 21, 2024 - Coastal Zone Management (CZM)
October 24, 2024 – PECO Green Region
October 25, 2024 - Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)
October 25, 2024 - Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE)
October 29, 2024 - Neighborhood Assistance Program Round 2
October 30, 2024 - Delaware County Conservation District (DCCD) MINI-GRANT PROGRAM
October 31, 2024 - Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
October 31, 2024 - Trees for Watersheds (formerly TreeVitalize Watersheds) Grant Program
November 14, 2024 – Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, and Cleanup (MARC) Grant
November 15, 2024 – Main Street Matters
November 21, 2024 - Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program
November 22, 2024 - Green Light - Go
November 30, 2024 – Local Share Account Statewide
January 9, 2025 - Clean School Bus Program Rebates
January 13, 2025 - Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE)
January 15, 2025 - Protect Your Drinking Water
Rolling Application - Blighted Property Demolition Fund
Rolling Application - Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Program
Rolling Application - Municipal Assistance Program (MAP)
Rolling Application - Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES)
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and Delaware County Government regulations and policies, the Planning Department, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering Department programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, and family/parental status.
Gina Burritt, Director
Planning Department
2 W. Baltimore Avenue
Suite 202
Media, PA 19063
Phone: 610-891-5200
Fax: 610-891-5203