See also the Links page for more links to other useful websites.

Model Ordinances

• Village Mixed Use Ordinance from Montgomery County
• Village Mixed Residential Ordinance from Montgomery County
• Improving Local Development Regulations: A Handbook for Municipal Officials
• TOD Model Ordinance
• TND Ordinance from Cranberry Township
• Town Center District Model Ordinance for Montgomery County PA
• Pottstown PA Ordinances (SALDO, zoning, historic districts)
• Sustainable Development Ordinances

Design Guidelines for "Places"

• Smart Growth Online
• Sustainable Community Tools from Sustainable Pittsburgh
• LEED for Neighborhood Development

Miscellaneous Planning

• Allegheny County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
• Essential Smart Growth Fixes for Zoning Codes
• PA DOT Smart Transportation
• PA Standards for Residential Site Development
• The Official Map Handbook
• Quick Guide: New Tools to Address Blight & Abandonment

Land Conservation

• Conservation Subdivision Design Handbook
• PA Land Trust

Stormwater Best Management Practices

• National Menu of BMP's
• PA DEP BMP Manual
• Urban BMP's

Transportation

• Addressing Traffic Noise - Model Ordinance Language
• Access Management Model Ordinance
• Transportation Impact Fees Handbook
• Integrating Transportation & Land Use in Comprehensive Planning

Energy

• Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council (POLC) – Outdoor Lighting Ordinances