Planning

PLEASE NOTE: The Franklin County Planning Department is operational during the normal business hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. In order to ensure the safety of the staff and the public, walk-ins will be allowed one at a time in the office suite. Visitors will be asked to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. However, the Planning Department is still encouraging the use of phone, email and other technologies (Skype, Google Meet, Zoom etc) to conduct business with the department to the greatest extent possible while the COVID-19 threat remains. Additionally, a number of the Planning Department staff are teleworking, so it is highly recommended anyone wishing to visit a specific staff member reach out to the Department ahead of time to ensure availability.

Prior to plan submission, please contact the Planning Department for better ease of processing and communication. 

To contact the Planning office, please call (717) 261-3855 or email: planning@franklincountypa.gov.

About

The Franklin County Planning Department provides staff support primarily to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board and the Planning Commission. Staff support is also provided to the County Board of Commissioners as requested.

• The guiding principles of the Franklin County Planning Commission include:
• Promote economic development to revitalize communities,
• Sustain open space and the aesthetic and historic characteristics of the County,
• Protect farms, forests, and streams, and;
• Safeguard our recreational and valuable natural resources.
• The Planning Commission intends to maintain these principles by:
• Providing guidance and sound community planning advice to local governments,
• Emphasizing regional cooperation in planning efforts, and;
• Fostering growth and development that will complement existing infrastructure.

The Planning Commission intends to carry out this mission efficiently and in an environmentally responsible manner with respect for the role of local government in protecting the public interest.

County Plans and Reports

Franklin County Comprehensive Plan - Franklin County Forward

Franklin County Comprehensive Plan Executive Summary

Franklin County Municipal Solid Waste Plan

Franklin County Greenway and Open Space Plan

Franklin County Planning Commission 2019 Annual Report

2019 HOME Grant Environmental Review Record

Applications & Guidelines 

Franklin County Agricultural Land Preservation Application

Application for Development Review and Approval

FCPC Subdivision Fee Schedule and Info

Community Development Block Grant Application Notice

2020 Community Development Block Grant Application

Road Name Approval Process

Road Name Approval Form

Tentatively planned for Spring 2021