2018
This set of model documents and accompanying commentary helps local governments to formally dedicate lands to public purposes and clarify what are and aren’t appropriate uses of the land. (The materials include an option to grant a conservation easement to a qualified holder as added protection for the land.) WECONSERVEPA IS PREPARING NEW EDITIONS OF THE MODELS AND COMMENTARY. DURING THIS PROCESS, NEW EDITIONS OF THE MODELS MAY APPEAR PRIOR TO COMMENTARY UPDATES.
Last Modified
Mar 26, 2024
2017
This model helps local governments and private sports leagues or other recreational groups establish partnerships for providing recreational facilities and programming on public lands. It helps them define their respective roles and responsibilities so as to avoid misunderstandings.
Last Modified
Apr 26, 2018
2016
Pennsylvania municipalities may ensure the protection and restoration of riparian buffers with their land use regulations. Local governments can adapt the Model Riparian Buffer Protection Overlay District to their particular circumstances. The model is accompanied by a letter from attorney Fronefield Crawford, Jr. attesting to the model’s legal defensibility and reasonableness vis-à-vis private property rights.
Last Modified
Apr 26, 2018