Mission
The Penn Hills Department of Planning and Economic Development is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Penn Hills through the preparation and implementation of short and long range plans for community and economic development. The department has a duty to advise the governing body and Manager on all matters of community planning and economic development, and to develop and enforce community standards for land development.
The department shall pursue quality community development by leading in the community planning process, supporting community based organizations, administering federal and state community development programs, and facilitating the economic development process.
Personnel
- Chris Blackwell – Planning Director
- Send email to Chris Blackwell
- Meg Balsamico – Principal Planner
- Send email to Meg Balsamico
- Damian Buccilli – Planner
- Send email to Damian Buccilli
Documents
Five Year Plans
- 2021-2025 Capital Improvements Program
- 2020-2024 Five Year Consolidate Plan & 2020 Annual Action Plan
- 2020-2024 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Comprehensive Plans
Site Plan
- Site Plan Review Checklist
- Site Plan Land Development Information
- Shade Tree Commission “Don’t Plant that, Plant This”
Zoning Hearing Board
- Application to Zoning Hearing Board Form
- Zoning Hearing Board Powers and Duties
- Penn Hills Zoning Ordinance
Vacant Property
- Vacant Property Ordinance 2567
- Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program Web Site
- Vacant and Abandoned Property Registration Form
- Vacant Property Recovery Program Fact Sheet
- Vacant Property Registration