Erie County Department of Planning

• 1: Home
  • 1.1: About Us
  • 1.2: Staff
  • 1.3: Responsibilities
  • 1.4: 2009 Initiatives
  • 1.5: Planning Commission
    • 1.5.1: Meeting Minutes
  • 1.6: Calendar of Events
• 2: Regional Planning
  • 2.1: Erie County Comprehensive Plan
  • 2.2: Stormwater Management
• 3: Grant Programs
  • 3.1: Affordable Housing Program
  • 3.2: CZM
    • 3.2.1: CZM Projects
      • 3.2.1.1: Four Mile Creek
      • 3.2.1.2: SCUBA Sediment
      • 3.2.1.3: Frontier Park Pathway
      • 3.2.1.4: Environmental Rediscoveries
    • 3.2.2: Map of CZM Area
  • 3.3: Community Development Block Grant
    • 3.3.1: Erie County CDBG
    • 3.3.2: Girard, McKean and NorthEast CDBG
    • 3.3.3: Millcreek CDBG
• 4: Subdivisions
  • 4.1: County Review Process Guide
  • 4.2: County Approval Process Guide
  • 4.3: Subdivision Fee Schedule
• 5: Agriculture
  • 5.1: Agricultural Security Areas
  • 5.2: Erie County Agricultural Land Preservation Board
  • 5.3: Frequently Asked Questions
  • 5.4: Related Links
• 6: Transportation
  • 6.1: Erie MPO
    • 6.1.1: MPO Meeting Schedule
    • 6.1.2: Responsibilities
    • 6.1.3: Meeting Minutes
    • 6.1.4: Public Participation Plan
  • 6.2: Federal Transportation Planning Requirements
  • 6.3: Primary Planning Responsibilities
  • 6.4: Long Range Transportation Plan
  • 6.5: Transportation Improvement Program
  • 6.6: Unified Planning Work Program
  • 6.7: Special Studies
    • 6.7.1: Seaway Trail Management Plan
    • 6.7.2: US 19 Study
    • 6.7.3: NWPA Greenways Plan
• 7: GIS
• 8: Census
  • 8.1: Census Maps
• 9: Recycling

CZM Projects

Lake Erie-Allegheny Earth Force

The Lake Erie-Allegheny Earth Force will use the CZM grant to continue their programs in environmental education. One component of the project is the Storm Drain Sentries where students map out or stencil where water ends up once it flows into a storm drain. Earth Force is also educating local youth on GIS and their applications in environmental issues.

Construction

East Canal Basin Fishing Pier:

The Erie-Western PA Port Authority will use CZM funds to construct a 1,400 square foot public pier in the canal basin, just east of the State Street dock.

Research

Propagation of Native Plant Species for Habitat Restoration:

The Biology Department at Mercyhurst College is identifying 20-30 native plant species that are well-suited to control bluff erosion. Seed trials were photo-documented and recorded and the successful seedlings were planted at the State Game Lands 314.

Planning

Girard Township Lake Erie-Community Park:

Girard Township plans to use CZM funds to complete a master site plan for the Lake Erie Community Park that will include a boundary survey, an update of a 1995 feasibility study, and three public workshops.

Acquisition

Sceiford and Maas Farms:

CZM funds were used to purchase the development rights to two farms in the coastal zone, totaling 109 acres.

Design

Shades Beach Off-Shore Improvements Redesign:

The grant for Harborcreek Township funded the redesign of a boat launch facility at Shades Beach, which included alternative designs, the extent of offshore breakwaters required, and the navigable depth of the proposed basin.

To view the progress of current Erie County CZM projects, please see the PowerPoint presentation that was given at the local Coastal Zone Steering Committee meeting on December 7, 2004.

Technical Assistance:

Erie County staff provides technical assistance to the different municipalities and organizations on the CZM program. From advising potential applicants on how to submit an application to the preparation of the final report, Erie County staff work closely with the grantees to ensure the successful completion of their project.

For further information on how the Coastal Zone Management Program can benefit your municipality or organization, contact Julia McConnaughey at 814-451-6018 or at jmcconnaughey[at]eriecountygov.org. Applications and additional information can be found at Pennsylvania’s Coastal Zone Management program web page.