Crawford County Planning Commission + Office
Crawford County Planning is a countywide entity made up of the Planning Office and Planning Commission. The Planning Office consists of staff who coordinate long-term investments and community development with the Crawford County Planning Commission and local municipalities. Since 1963, the Planning Commission has been composed of local volunteers from across the County who make recommendations, offer guidance, and advocate for local planning and community development efforts. Together, the Planning Office and Commission work to lead and empower thriving communities across Crawford County.
Planning Announcements + Updates
Crawford County Adopts Countywide Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
On April 23, 2025, the Board of Commissioners of Crawford County adopted the county’s Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). This new law establishes guidelines for growth and development in communities that have not established a local regulation. Although the enactment of the ordinance occurred in April, enforcement of the ordinance went into effect on October 20, 2025.
A digital copy of the ordinance is available here: Crawford County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
For detailed information on the process, application, and what to expect under the SALDO visit our SALDO website: Crawford County SALDO Website.
Crawford County Releases Blight Revitalization Program
Crawford County Planning is releasing a program to tackle blight in our communities. The Blight Revitalization Program, which has its own website, will fund demolition or clearance of blighted properties through grants of up to $20,000.
To learn more:https://crawford-county-blight-revitalization-program-crawfordcountypa.hub.arcgis.com/
Notice of Intent to Release Funds (tiered review) – Lawrence County
On or about May 27, 2026, the County of Lawrence will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Supplemental funds under the Consolidated Appropreations Act, as amended, to undertake the 2025 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant for the purpose of maximizing the number of children under the age of six protected from lead poisoning by assisting in undertaking comprehensive programs to identify and control lead-based paint hazards by reducing lead-based paint hazards in homes through interim controls and/or abatement. In Crawford County, this work will occur in the City of Titusville. Please click here for the full public notice and comment instructions.
Crawford County Planning Annual Report
Per the Municipalities Planning Code, Crawford County Planning has submitted the following to the Board of Commissioners.
Past Annual Reports
Crawford County Applications + Forms
Community Assistance + Development Review Services
Effective October 20, 2025, Crawford County has updated its subdivision and land development proposal review policy. Crawford County Planning will, until further notice, waive the ten-day requirement for applications. Crawford County Planning reserves the right to withhold filing of applications until a completed submission is received.
Economic Development Application(s)
Crawford County Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Program Application
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE + RESOURCE GUIDES
PLANNING LINKS
