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Warrington supervisors oppose two proposed state zoning mandates, pass resolution
Summary
The Warrington Board of Supervisors voted Sept. 24 to approve Resolution 2024 R27 opposing HB 1976 and HB 2045, citing concern that the bills would impose statewide zoning mandates and limit local control over infrastructure and land‑use decisions.
The Warrington Board of Supervisors voted Sept. 24 to approve Resolution 2024 R27 opposing two state bills the board described as statewide zoning mandates.
Chair opened discussion by summarizing the bills, saying HB 1976 would require multi‑housing be a permitted use in commercial zones for municipalities with populations over 5,000 and HB 2045 would require duplex, triplex and quadruplex housing be permitted in single‑family zones for municipalities above the same population threshold. The resolution, the chair said, opposes those measures as an encroachment on local zoning authority and calls for decisions to remain with locally elected officials who know community infrastructure and services.
The resolution cites concerns about infrastructure capacity, availability of emergency services, preservation of open space and farmland, and the need for additional funding for municipalities to conduct housing studies and long‑term planning. The board referenced the Bucks County Association of Township Officials and the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) as organizations that share this position.
A supervisor moved the resolution, another supervisor seconded, and the board approved the measure on a voice vote.
Why it matters: Board members said they support addressing housing needs but argued the bills would apply a one‑size‑fits‑all approach that does not account for local conditions. The resolution asks the township’s legislative representatives to consider the township’s position.
Next steps: The board said the resolution will be forwarded to the township’s state representatives and posted on the township’s website so residents can review the text.
