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• The original enactment of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), Act 247 of 1968, took effect January 1, 1969
• Note: Since Act 247 of 1968, the MPC has been amended or reenacted many times and is a subject of regular review and change by the PA General Assembly

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• MPC provisions do not affect any prior act, resolution, or ordinance except where any of same are inconsistent with the MPC
• If any MPC provisions are found unconstitutional, the validity of remaining provisions shall not be affected

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• The MPC has many purposes: to accomplish coordinated development; to guide uses of land, structures, streets, and public facilities; to promote preservation of natural and historic resources; to encourage revitalization of urban centers; to encourage consistency of comprehensive plans and land use regulations; and more

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• The municipal governing body may make appropriations and accept gifts or grants, public or private, to carry out the duties of the MPC

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• The MPC contains some 70 specific definitions for words or phrases used within
• A person interpreting the MPC should be alert that words or phrases – for example, “public notice” – have prescriptive definitions that can differ from definitions as commonly understood or as specified in other laws