Permits & licensing in Pennsylvania local government
What Pennsylvania city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
201 Pennsylvania meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Pennsylvania with the most permits & licensing activity
- Allentown, PA (25)
- West Chester, PA (20)
- Media, PA (17)
- Philadelphia, PA (15)
- Altoona, PA (10)
- Erie, PA (9)
- Pittsburgh, PA (9)
- Sewickley, PA (9)
- Palmyra, PA (8)
- Gettysburg, PA (8)
- Hanover, PA (8)
- Easton, PA (6)
Latest matching meetings
Borough of Palmyra releases 2026 Rental Property Application
The provided document is a rental property application form rather than a meeting agenda. It outlines the requirements, fees, and duties for owners seeking a residential rental license in the Borough of Palmyra.
Planning Commission seeks conditional approval for Vato Solar project in Springfield Township
The Bradford County Planning Commission will consider several subdivision modification requests and new development applications. It will review and vote on conditional or preliminary approvals for multiple solar energy projects, including the Vato Solar facility at 5162 Springfield Rd. The commission will also…
Liquor Authority to consider QuikTrip alcohol license application
The Erie Liquor License Authority will review a new application for a fermented malt beverage and wine license for QuikTrip Corporation at 1425 Highland Dr. The meeting will also include the approval of the May 1, 2026, meeting minutes.
Historic board reviews property renovations, demolitions, and a proposed bus transit center
The Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board will review applications for exterior changes to historic properties, including roof replacements, siding updates, demolitions, and new structures. The board conducts design review only; any approved projects require final approval by Borough Council. This process…
Stormwater Authority to weigh school district request, gasification update
The Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority will discuss a request from the Hanover Public School District involving a court case, engage with the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center on a One Water Approach, receive an update on Earthcare Solutions' gasification project (solid waste and air quality…
Data center zoning amendment heads to public hearing July 15
The Smart Growth Committee will note a July 15 public hearing on a zoning amendment to allow data centers and data center campuses as conditional uses in the Industrial District. The committee also continues discussing large party permits on private property and considers restrictions on gas-powered leaf blowers.
Council to conditionally approve alcohol sales at Concerts by the Creek event
The borough council will consider a conditional approval for Cartel Brewing & Blending to sell alcohol at the July 7, 2026 Concerts by the Creek event in Grater Park, pending a PLCB special occasion permit and insurance. The council will also vote on an agreement with Crossing Guard Services, LLC to outsource crossing…
Council to discuss developing city-owned lots near Windsor Forest landfill
The council will consider consent agenda items including refuse hauler licenses, a resolution for the annual DNR compliance report on the wastewater collection system, and approval of a new agent for Kwik Trip at 2367 Spooner Ave. New business includes a strategic discussion on developing city-owned lots around the…
Easton City Council to consider development and lease agreements
City Council will hold public hearings regarding a liquor license and CDBG. The body is deciding on several property agreements, including the Lynden Project and the Timothy House, as well as updates to city fees and parking restrictions.
Committee to discuss weekly trash pickup, film permit, garden, parking
The Properties and Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a potential switch to once-a-week trash pickup, a film permit request, community garden design, and planning for a parking garage. All items are under discussion; no decisions have been made.
Council considers Northside tax exemptions and new amusement device taxes
The Council will consider two major code amendments. One proposes real estate tax exemptions to encourage construction or adaptive reuse on the Northside, while the other establishes a new tax and licensing chapter for mechanical amusement devices.
City Council to authorize lease and development agreements
The Easton City Council will consider resolutions authorizing lease agreements with the Housing Authority of Easton and the Rock Church, approving a community block grant agreement with Northampton County, and authorizing development projects at 101 S. Third St. and Eddyside Pool.
New tax and licensing rules for mechanical amusement devices
The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding an ordinance to create a new chapter in the city code. This proposal would establish specific licensing requirements and a tax for mechanical amusement businesses.
Council to adopt 2035 Comprehensive Plan, consider parking changes
Council will vote on adopting the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, a long-range land-use guide. They will also consider amending the parking ordinance to add the 100 block of N. Lemon Street to the Residential Street Parking Program, approve a $2,500 contract for State Street curbside strategies, and ratify mass gathering…
HARB to review critical projects on E. High and Baltimore streets
The Historic Architectural Review Board will consider two critical projects: a patio, masonry fireplace, and balcony columns at 26 E. High Street, and a carriage house facade reconstruction at 312 Baltimore Street. The consent agenda includes fencing installations at 222 Buford Avenue and 54 E. Middle Street. Staff…
Council to vote on Mount Washington rezoning to Residential-Mixed Use
The City Council will vote on a rezoning of 13 parcels in Mount Washington from Grandview Public Realm to Residential-Mixed Use, requiring a planning commission report. They will also decide on a $1 million agreement for the Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program, approve legal settlements totaling over…
Planning Commission to consider 17,500 SF grocery store on Brandywine Avenue
The Downingtown Borough Planning Commission will review a land development amendment for a 17,500-square-foot grocery store and parking lot reconfiguration on Brandywine Avenue. They will also consider a use variance for a memorial business at 700 E. Lancaster Avenue and discuss multiple zoning ordinance amendments…
Altoona City Council to discuss liquor licenses and River Prairie management
The City Council will consider several retail liquor, beer, wine, and tobacco licenses. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the River Prairie Event Center management agreement and fee schedule amendments.
Data Center Ordinance public hearing set for July 15
The Smart Growth Committee will discuss permitting requirements for large parties on private property, consider approving several HARB Certificate of Appropriateness applications for historic properties, and discuss supporting a grant for the West Chester Art District. The committee also announces a continued WCU…
Committee to vote on parking ordinance changes, discusses permit program
The Parking Committee will consider directing the solicitor to prepare amendments to Chapter 104 (Vehicles and Traffic) addressing timed parking and loading zones. A related public hearing is scheduled for June 17. The committee will also discuss the residential parking permit program, including weekend enforcement…
Council to consider 2035 Comprehensive Plan, café dining, signage
Media Borough Council will vote on adopting the 2035 Comprehensive Plan and consider amendments to the Seasonal Outdoor Café Dining Ordinance and perpendicular signage rules in the State Street District. The council will also review mass gathering permit applications for Juneteenth and Vacation Bible School events…
Shade Tree Commission to review spring programs, permits, and snapped tree
The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission will approve minutes from May 2026 and discuss the borough arborist's report. New business includes the spring tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs, as well as permits and applications from March 2026. The commission will also consider five tree work applications at…
Council to consider awarding $29,291 storm sewer rehab contract at 121/127 W. Main Street
The Borough Council will vote on several motions including awarding a storm sewer rehabilitation contract for 121/127 W. Main Street, authorizing a $1,000 permit modification check for the wastewater treatment plant, and approving a new payment processor. Other business includes releasing a $9,140 escrow for work at…
Public hearings on tree removals at 433 Carlisle, 520 E Middle, 113 Paul
The Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission will hold public hearings on proposed removals of shade trees in public rights-of-way at three addresses, then vote to approve or deny. The agenda also includes a review of trees on Linden and High Street, reports from public works and parks directors, and consideration of…
Education Committee to consider code of conduct, software licenses, and partnerships
The Education Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss and may vote on 16 items, including software licenses (Coursemojo, Ellevation, Lexia, Renaissance, Pearson), a K-5 digital math platform, and a revised student code of conduct for 2026-2027. They will also review partnerships with Pennsylvania College of Technology…
Council to consider $14.9M Liberty Ave safety improvements
This meeting includes multiple funding authorizations and policy items. The council will vote on a $14.9M amendment for Liberty Avenue safety improvements, a new ordinance to license mechanical amusement devices, and a $890k contract amendment for website management. Other items include park grants, deer management…
Review of sign at 1200 High St. and fire restoration at 71 N. Hanover St.
The Pottstown Historic Architectural Review Board will consider two applications: installing a sign on existing pillars at 1200 High Street for Nedelle's notary tag and titles, and restoring wood dormers and windows at 71 N. Hanover Street due to fire damage. The board also notes two administratively approved roof…
HARB to review draft updates to Chapter 11 Historic District Ordinance and boundary map
The Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board will consider 10 major and critical Certificate of Appropriateness applications on the consent agenda, plus four new major projects for initial review. A staff report will present draft updates to Chapter 11 of the Historic District Ordinance and boundary map options…
Review of land development plan for 1103 W. Main St.
The Planning Commission will review the preliminary and final land development plan for the property at 1103 West Main Street. It will also consider a waiver or modification to the final Lot Add-On Plan for 33 Ridge Avenue. No discussion items are listed.
Traffic ordinance and storm water exemption on workshop agenda
The Womelsdorf Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss routine administrative items, including bill approvals and payroll, as well as specific items such as a traffic ordinance and a storm water exemption request. The council will also hear communications about a Bravo TV filming request at the pool, a…
Council to vote on $8 million bond issuance for refunding and capital projects
The City Council will consider authorizing up to $8 million in general obligation notes to refund existing bonds and fund capital improvements. They also have a consent agenda including a liquor license transfer to 788 Kidder Street, a contract with Simply Spatial for GIS and data services at $178,950, and an…
Altoona City Council to discuss liquor license, rezone property, and award construction bids
The Altoona City Council will convene to approve minutes, discuss a liquor license amendment for a graduation event, and hold a public hearing to rezone a property on US Hwy 12. The meeting also includes the awarding of construction bids for pavement preservation and hailstorm repairs.
Committee to vote on draft Data Center Ordinance for industrial district
The Smart Growth Committee will consider a motion to approve a draft Data Center Ordinance creating new regulations for data centers in the industrial district and schedule a public hearing. Other business includes discussing an appeal of a Zoning Hearing Board decision at 516 N Church St, reviewing a draft Food Truck…
HARB to review 305 Market St. renovation and signage
The Oxford Historical Architectural Review Board will consider a single application for renovation work, including an entry door and signs, at 305 Market Street. This is a public hearing and decision on the proposed changes to the property.
Parking Committee to vote on updating timed parking ordinance, including Saturdays
The Parking Committee will consider a motion to direct the solicitor to prepare amendments to Chapter 104 of the parking ordinance, addressing timed parking, loading zones, and the possible addition of Saturdays to the program. The committee will also discuss a request from Bucket School to join the Residential…
Council to appoint Seth Abrams as Borough Manager and ratify contract
The Millvale Borough Council will vote on several motions and resolutions, including appointing Seth Abrams as Borough Manager and Secretary, approving a special permit for Pride Millvale, and extending the residential solid waste collection agreement with Waste Management. Resolutions to designate Millvale as a Bee…
City Council considers $8 million in notes and various municipal contracts
The City Council is considering an ordinance to issue up to $8,000,000 in general obligation notes for debt refunding and capital projects. The agenda also includes a liquor license transfer for Burrito Loco WB, LLC and several mayoral resolutions regarding data management and health services.
Council to hear liquor license transfer for Jakob’s restaurant at 124 East Main St
The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on May 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM to consider an Intermunicipal Liquor License Transfer application. The applicant, Jakob’s, LLC, seeks to operate a full‑service restaurant and bar at 124 East Main Street, a roughly 4,000‑sq‑ft commercial space. The existing license is held by…
Wyomissing Finance Committee reviews 2025 audit and business license fee changes
The Wyomissing Borough Finance & Administration Committee will review March 2026 financial results, cash balances, and the 2025 municipal audit. Members will vote on approving the audit, amending the late business privilege license renewal fee to $50 plus a $10 late charge, and authorizing a $3,246 unbudgeted expense…
Council to consider new street opening rules, fees, and penalties
The McKeesport City Council will vote on five bills at its regular meeting. The most significant is an ordinance repealing four prior ordinances and replacing street opening regulations, including permit fees and penalties. The council will also consider resolutions to adopt a regional hazard mitigation plan, apply…