PLANNING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
The Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and Building Appeals Board are volunteer advisory bodies composed of residents appointed by Borough Council. They are charged with providing input on and making certain decisions regarding planning and zoning matters in the Borough. For a current list of board members and commissioners, please see the Boards & Commissions page.
Crafton Planning Commission
Advises the Borough Council on development matters under the Borough Zoning Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan, and recommends appropriate actions. The Commission is comprised of five members who serve three-year terms. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM, unless otherwise advertised.
Notice: Planning commission meetings will be held via in Person and via Zoom Webinar.
Next Meeting: January 28, 2025 @ 6:30 PM MEETING AGENDA PACKET
Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month. In person meetings are held in the Council Chambers of the Community Center, 140 Bradford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, unless otherwise stated.
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO ATTEND VIA ZOOM
Meetings are available on Zoom. Use this Link.
When recorded, planning commission meeting videos can be viewed on YOUTUBE.
Planning Commission Meeting Agendas & Minutes
2025
1/28/2025 - Agenda Packet Approved Minutes
2/24/2025 - Agenda Packet Approved Minutes
2024
01/30/2024 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES CANCELLED 02/27/2024 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES CANCELLED
03/26/2024 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES CANCELLED 04/30/2024 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES
05/28/2024 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES 06/25/2024 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES
07/23/2024 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES 08/27/2024 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES
09/24/2024 MEETING AGENDA PACKET - APPROVED MEETING MINUTES - MEETING VIDEO
10/15/2024 WORKING SESSION - APPROVED MEETINGS MINUTES - MEETING VIDEO
10/22/2024 MEETING AGENDA PACKET - APPROVED MEETING MINUTES - MEETING VIDEO
11/19/2024 MEETING AGENDA PACKET - APPROVED MEETING MINUTES - MEETING VIDEO
12/17/2024 MEETING AGENDA PACKET - APPROVED MEETING MINUTES
2023 - January – February — March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – December
2022 - January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – December
2021 - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December
2020 - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December
2019 - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November
Crafton Zoning Hearing Board
Hears and rules on appeals by applicants for variances or special exceptions from determinations by the Zoning Officer under provisions of the Borough Zoning Ordinance. The Board is comprised of three members with one alternate who serve three-year terms. Meetings/hearings are scheduled as needed.
UCC Joint Board of Appeals
Reviews cases involving enforcement of the Building Code. Members must have qualifying criteria and a construction/builder background. The Board is comprised of members from each community, including Carnegie Borough, Crafton Borough, Crescent Township, Green Tree Borough, Ingram Borough, McKees Rocks Borough, Neville Township, North Fayette Township, and Stowe Township under the direction of the Char West Council of Governments.
Business Development Subcommittee!
We are looking for passionate Crafton community members! Join our Business Development Committee and help shape the future of our local economy. Whether you're a business owner or resident, your ideas and energy can make a real difference. Check out the attached letter to learn how you can get involved in this exciting opportunity to strengthen our business community!
Please read the attached announcement letter and submit your interest no later than Friday, February 14, 2025, to planningcommission@craftonborough.com.
ZONING CODE UPDATE
Information & Documents
Current Code vs. Proposed Code (Uploaded 1/27/25)
Updated Draft Zoning Code (Version with Tracked Changes) (Updated 1/14/25)
Requested Changes (Uploaded 10/10/24)
Zoning Update Comparison Memo (Updated 10/11/2024)
Crafton Borough Council is in the review processes for the draft of our updated Zoning Ordinance as we prepare to submit it to the County Planning Office for review. The County will have 45 days to complete the review. If there are no significant changes recommended, Borough Council can advertise and vote on the new zoning ordinance in October or November. This important document will shape Crafton's future development. Please view the updated draft by CLICKING HERE (updated draft posted 10.07.24).
Frequently Asked Questions - 8/21/2024