Real Estate and Municipal Law Posts

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...

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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...

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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...

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October 22, 2019

National Flood Insurance Program Reform

The Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (the “Act”) significantly reforms the National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”), which previously subsidized flood...

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October 22, 2019

Non-Residential Development and Recreational Land Dedication or Recreation Fees

Sec. 503(11) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (“MPC”) permits municipalities to require, through its subdivision and land development ordinance, subdividers and/or...

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October 22, 2019

Legislative Update on Public Notice Modernization

In an effort to modernize legally required public notices for the modern internet age, Senate Bill 733 proposes to give municipalities, municipal...

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