Land Use & Zoning
What is 'interim development' zoning and why do Pennsylvania municipalities use it?
AA permanent zoning district for properties that are partially developed
BA temporary zoning restriction placed on areas where the municipality is revising its comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance, preventing development that might conflict with anticipated changes✓ Correct
CPennsylvania's designation for agricultural land temporarily used for non-agricultural purposes
DA PREC-regulated development program for phased real estate projects
Explanation
Interim development zoning (development moratoria) is a temporary restriction placed by a municipality on development in areas being studied for rezoning or comprehensive plan revisions. Pennsylvania's MPC permits temporary moratoria under limited circumstances with specific findings and duration limits. Municipalities use interim development controls to prevent a rush of development applications inconsistent with anticipated zoning changes. Property owners subject to such restrictions may have grounds to challenge excessive delays.
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