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Comprehensive Plans

Municipal Comprehensive Plans [caption id="attachment_20" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Municipal Comprehensive Plans"][/caption] Municipal Comprehensive PlansHVA has managed the preparation of 24 municipal comprehensive plans for various municipalities within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our responsibilities as the project leader and consultant include: writing the text; collecting background information; establishing goals, objectives, and policies regarding land use, growth, and development; preparing a future land use plan, community facility plan, and a transportation plan; establishing a strategic implementation schedule; coordinating the GIS mapping efforts; preparing and submitting grant applications; preparing a capital improvements plan; and coordinating all public meetings and hearings. Regional Comprehensive Plans [caption id="attachment_18" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Regional ...

Environmental

Sewage Facilities Planning [caption id="attachment_33" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Environmental Planning"][/caption] Environmental PlanningHVA has managed the preparation of 17 sewage facilities plans for various municipalities within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our responsibilities include: writing the text; conducting all background research and studies; providing overall coordination with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection; establishing alternatives for wastewater management; resolving existing and/or potential wastewater treatment needs; applying for all necessary planning grants; evaluating funding alternatives for municipal implementation; and attending all community meetings and public hearings. Environmental Planning and Assessment HVA has the capabilities of coordinating extensive environmental studies between local municipalities and consultants that have the qualifications ...

Municipal Services

Planning Commission Consultant [caption id="attachment_78" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Municipal Services"][/caption] HVA has served as a municipal planning consultant for numerous municipalities within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our duties include: interpreting the municipal codes; reviewing subdivision and land development plan applications; reviewing conditional use and zoning variance applications; preparing amendments to municipal codes; performing field inspections to determine compliance with approved plans; assisting with negotiations between adjoining municipalities, municipal authorities, and developers; and attending all public meetings and hearings. Subdivision and Land Development Review HVA has managed and coordinated the review of over 1,200 subdivision and land development plan applications within 25 municipalities in Berks, Bucks, ...

Municipal Ordinances

Zoning Ordinances and Zoning Maps HVA has managed the preparation of 27 comprehensive updates to zoning ordinances and zoning maps for various municipalities within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our responsibilities as the project leader and consultant include: writing the text; correlating land use plans to municipal zoning districts; preparing innovative development and design alternatives; coordinating efforts with municipal clients and review agencies; managing the progress of the project; and attending community meetings and public hearings. We have also worked with numerous municipalities with a variety of zoning amendments to meet the emerging needs of the community. Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances [caption id="attachment_27" ...

Recreation

Park, Recreation and Open Space Plans [caption id="attachment_37" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Park, Recreation and Open Space Plans"][/caption] Park, Recreation and Open Space PlansHVA has managed and coordinated the development of numerous park, recreation and open space plans to accommodate the needs of the community. Our responsibilities include: collecting background documentation; conducting inventory of existing recreation areas and facilities; evaluating existing and future recreation needs; preparing recommendations for short-term and long-term needs; establishing requirements for mandatory land dedication and/or recreation impact fees; preparing implementation schedule; coordinating schedules; reviewing funding alternatives, and attending public meetings. Master Park and Recreation Plans Recreation Impact Assessment and FeesHVA has managed ...

Transportation

Act 209 Plans [caption id="attachment_45" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Transportation Planning"][/caption] HVA has managed, coordinated and/or reviewed the development of six (6) Act 209 Studies that have resulted with established Traffic Impact Fee Districts for our municipal clients. Our duties include: emphasis on establishing growth areas; calculating projected land development activity; assessing transportation and infrastructure needs; preparing a capital improvements plan; and establishing a strategic implementation schedule, in accordance with Pennsylvania Municipalities Code and Traffic Impact Fee Law. Capital Improvement Plans HVA has managed and coordinated the review of over 70 Traffic Impact Studies in accordance with subdivision and land development review process established by the ...

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