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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 73 Pa.C.S.A. Townships § 5508. Notice of petition

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) General rule.--After a petition has been presented as provided under section 5507 (relating to petition for opening) and the board of commissioners has determined the adequacy of the petition, but before final enactment of any ordinance enacted as provided in the petition, notice shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation as provided under section 1107 (relating to legal advertising), and handbills shall be posted in conspicuous places along the line of the proposed improvement.

(b) Requirements.--The notice and handbills shall include the following:

(1) A statement that the petition for the improvement was signed by a majority, in interest and number, of the owners of property abutting the line of the proposed improvement.

(2) That a person interested may provide comments at a public hearing to be held at a date, time and place as stated in the published notice and handbills.

(c) Publication of notice.--If, after a hearing, the board of commissioners determines to proceed with the consideration of an ordinance pursuant to the petition, the board of commissioners shall publish notice of the proposed ordinance and incorporate reference to any maps or drawing in accordance with Chapter 77 (relating to ordinances).

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