Real Estate and Municipal Law Archives - Page 4 of 8

Old Buildings in a City with Cars on the Road

October 22, 2019

Responding to Public Record Requests for Building Permit Documents

Many of you have recently received a request to provide copies of building permits issued in the past, names and addresses of...

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October 22, 2019

Private street improvement may constitute land development

In Ruckert v. Wayne Township et al., Civil No. 10468 of 2012 (Slip Op. Jan. 23, 2013), the Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Court of...

October 22, 2019

New Sign Retroreflectivity Requirements

The Federal Highway Administration (“FHWA”) recently adopted new regulations aimed at implementing and enforcing retroreflectivity standards of traffic control signs. “Retroreflectivity” describes...

October 22, 2019

The Role of Municipalities in Regulating Fireworks

As we near July 4th and the summer season in general, we as solicitors are frequently asked what role municipalities play in...

People Kayaking Down a River With Bridge Full of Cars in Background

October 22, 2019

Townships May Not Designate Exclusive Providers of Emergency Medical Services

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, in EmergyCare, Inc. v. Millcreek Twp., No. 2195 C.D. 2011 (Cmwlth. Ct. May 23, 2013), affirmed a lower court...

October 22, 2019

Pennsylvania Passes Stormwater Authority Bill

A bill authorizing the creation of stormwater management authorities passed both the Pennsylvania House and Senate on June 30, 2013. Senate Bill...