Planning Department

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The Mission of the Delaware County Planning Department is to elevate quality of life, prosperity, and pride of place in Delaware County through innovative, sustainable, and equitable planning, and meaningful collaboration with communities, governments, and organizations.

The future of Delaware County and our municipalities is critically important, and we hope to provide resources to support a bright future. Stay up to date with the latest planning news and funding opportunities in Delaware County by subscribing to our periodic email alerts here.

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We are guided in this mission by Delaware County 2035, the County’s Comprehensive Plan. The Delaware County Planning Department conducts programs and initiatives to assist municipalities with sound planning practices. Delaware County Planning Department staff also support the Delaware County Planning Commission by managing the development review process and presenting their reviews to the Delaware County Planning Commission at its monthly meetings, where official recommendations are made.

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County planning news and events

Stay informed and up to date with the DCPD Grant Applications Dashboard!

Exploring grant applications submitted by the Planning Department just got easier with the DCPD Grant Applications Dashboard. This comprehensive dashboard provides a user-friendly interface, allowing users to access detailed information about grant applications, including their status and brief project descriptions. With the ability to filter applications by year submitted, status, funding program, and more, users can gain a comprehensive view of the applications submitted by the department.

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Current Projects

Chester Creek Trail - Phase Four Feasibility Study

1724 Chester Courthouse

Park Master Planning Underway for Former Don Guanella Site

Vision Zero Action Plan for Delaware County

Improving Safety along Route 291

Chester Creek Trail Phase 2

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Funding

August 29, 2025 - Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA)

Rolling Application - Blighted Property Demolition Fund

Rolling Application - Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Program

Rolling Application - Municipal Assistance Program (MAP)

Rolling Application - Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES)

Funding Assistance

Grant Letter of Support or Consistency

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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and Delaware County Government regulations and policies, the Planning Department, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering Department programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, and family/parental status.