Union County Comprehensive Plan

A Comprehensive Plan is a non-regulatory document that provides information on the existing conditions of Union County, assesses the issues facing the County, establishes a vision for future growth, and formulates goals and strategies to implement the County’s vision.  Although it is not a legislative document, it is now a requirement for all counties in Pennsylvania to create and adopt a Comprehensive Plan according to the State’s planning legislation, the Municipalities Planning Code (Act of 1968, P.L. 805 No. 247 as reenacted and amended). 

Because change is constant, planning is an ongoing process.  The Municipalities Planning Code requires the County to review and update its comprehensive plan at least every ten years.