Regional Planning Commission
The Board of County Commissioners created the Lackawanna County Regional Planning Commission on June 16, 1959. The Commission is responsible for policy decisions concerning the planning program and recommendations on subdivision and land development proposals and local land-use regulations. The Commission has nine board members appointed to four-year terms by the County Commissioners. The Planning Commission is headed by the Director of the Department of Planning & Economic Development and currently has four full-time staff members to carry out the various state-mandated planning activities and numerous additional activities for the county.
Subdivision/Land Development Plans are submitted to our office.
2022 Planning Commission Meetings Update
The Lackawanna County Regional Planning Commission will hold its 2022 monthly meetings on the second Thursday of the month at 10:30 AM. Meeting dates are as follows: January 13th, February 10th, March 10th, April 14th, May 12th, June 9th, July 14th, August 11th, September 8th, October 13th, November 10th and December 8th.
The commission’s meetings are held on the 5th floor of the Lackawanna County Government Center at the Globe, 123 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton. All meetings will be held virtually on the ZOOM Platform and lived streamed on ECTV’s You Tube Channel. The public is invited to view the lived streamed meeting. County residents may submit comments/questions or request log-in information in writing via e-mail with their name and address to [email protected] no later than 9:00 AM on the day of the meeting.
May 12th Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
The Lackawanna-Luzerne Transportation Study Metropolitan Technical and Coordinating Committees will hold a combined virtual meeting on April 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM. The meeting format will be hybrid: in-person at PennDOT District 4-0 Offices, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, or anyone wishing to attend virtually should contact Chris Chapman by e-mail at: [email protected] or call the Lackawanna County Regional Planning Commission at (570) 963-6400. Information on the meeting is available on the MPO website: www.lltsmpo.com
Subdivision and Land Development Plan Submission Procedure
In accordance with the PA Municipalities Planning Code, the county planning agency has 30 days to review and comment on subdivision and land development plans. We are an advisory body to the local municipalities. All forty (40) of our municipalities administer their own subdivision and land development regulations, and they are the final approving authority.
Lackawanna-Luzerne Counties Joint Comprehensive Plan & Long Range Transportation Plan
Lackawanna-Luzerne Counties Joint Comprehensive Plan Page
2045 Long Range Transportation Plan
Lackawanna-Luzerne Transportation Study (LLTS) MPO Page
Zoning Ordinances for Scranton – Abingtons Planning Association Municipalities
MAPS
The Planning Department is in the process of updating the Municipal and School District information for 2022. At this time, please check with the local Municipality or School District for the most up-to-date information.
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LINKS
Lackawanna-Luzerne Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization web site
SAPA INFO
DOCUMENTATION
2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update FINAL
2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan Executive Summary
Images from the January 2020 Bike Ped Public Meeting Scranton
Revised Fee Schedule – Effective September 10, 2020
Lackawanna & Luzerne Counties Open Space, Greenways & Outdoor Recreation Plan
Executive Summary for Open Space, Greenways & Outdoor Recreation Plan
2019 Agricultural Land Preservation Easement Purchase Program
Submission of Subdivision Plans
Storm Water Management Model Ordinance
Storm Water Management Plan
Storm Water Management Appendices
Storm Water Management Maps
Municipal Ordinances
ANNUAL REPORTS
COUNTY LINES 2020
The Latest Editions of County Lines are available to view online:
LACKAWANNA COUNTY LINES 2019-20
County Lines contains a wealth of information on the county, its 40 municipalities and 12 school districts.
Contact Mary Liz Donato at 570-963-6400 ext. 1354 for a copy.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACTS

Brenda N. Sacco,
Director
Brenda N. Sacco
Director of Planning and Economic Development
Phone: 570-963-6830 Ext. 1376
Fax 570-963-7596
Email: [email protected]

Mary Liz Donato,
Manager
Mary Liz Donato
Planning Department Manager
Phone: 570-963-6400 Ext. 1354
Fax: 570-963-6364
E-mail: [email protected]
Stephen Solon
GIS Coordinator
Phone: 570-963-6400 Ext. 1353
Fax: 570-963-6364
E-mail: [email protected]
Jessica Edwards
Regional Planning Manager
Phone: 570-963-6400 Ext. 1352
Fax: 570-963-6364
E-mail: [email protected]
Robert Kenney
Senior Planner
Phone: 570-963-6400 Ext. 1364
Fax: 570-963-6364
E-mail: [email protected]
LOCATION
Lackawanna County Government Center
123 Wyoming Avenue, 5th Floor
Scranton, PA 18503
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