Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 7.772 - Responsibilities of Governor's Center for Local Government ServicesTo support the land use goals of the Commonwealth, the Governor's Center for Local Government Services (Center) is designated as the principal State entity responsible for land use assistance and monitoring. The Center is charged to:
(1) Develop an inventory of sound land use practices and make the inventory available to interested local governments and developers.(2) Assist local governments seeking to implement the land use objectives of the Commonwealth.(3) Advise local governments of the existing tools available to manage growth within their communities.(4) Encourage local governments to cooperate with neighboring municipalities and the county when planning and zoning.(5) Assist, in conjunction with the Governor's Green Government Council, other State agencies in identifying laws, regulations, practices or policies, including the disbursement of public funds, that will advance the Commonwealth's land use objectives.(6) Partner with the Department of Education to identify opportunities for local education agencies to incorporate land use education into curricula.(7) Work in conjunction with the Governor's Greenway Commission to support the incorporation of the Statewide Greenways Plan into local and regional land use planning strategies.(8) Form an advisory committee that will help the Center develop and disseminate the inventory of sound land use practices.(9) Report annually to the Governor on land use trends in this Commonwealth and make recommendations, if appropriate, regarding changes in law or policy to support the land use policy goals of the Commonwealth.