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September 21, 2018


To keep you updated on activities and current events, the York County Planning Commission has created E-Alerts.  These E-Alerts are just another way to keep you connected with what is taking place in and around your community.  Please explore the articles below or visit the links to the left for other helpful information.  




York County Heritage Program
At their August meeting, the York County Planning Commission Board approved staff recommendation to add two new heritage resources to the York County Heritage Program.
  • The Stewartstown Historical Society - is a repository of local history and memorabilia from the Stewartstown Railroad, the Borough of Stewartstown, and Fawn and Hopewell Townships. 
  • The Heritage Education Program - is a program of the Dillsburg Arts and Revitalization Council. It presents local history and heritage curriculum in the Northern School District.
These two resources are now featured on our York County Heritage Program Story Map 
 
Congratulations to our new nominees and many thanks to all our friends of York County Heritage.
 

South Mountain Partnership Trail Workshop: Building Strong Community Connections
The South Mountain Partnership, Capital RC&D, and others invite you to attend the South Mountain Partnership Trail Workshop: Building Strong Community Connections on November 20 from 8:30 am to 5 pm at Shippensburg University. During this workshop you will learn how to effectively work with landowners, municipalities, and others to build better bike and pedestrian trails that connect communities, enhance economic development, and improve quality of life. This event is intended for anyone who wants to fund, design, construct and/or maintain trails.

Workshop topics to include: Building Municipal and Community Support for Trails, Designing Trails for Local Needs, Bike Friendly Communities Panel, How to Work with PennDOT, And many more!
 
Less than 100 tickets are available for this workshop, so register today! The cost is only $10, which includes breakfast, lunch, and reception. An optional mobile session on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail is an extra $5, and spots are limited to 20 people. Register now here 
 
Funding for this project comes from a grant via the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network, Chesapeake Bay Trust, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, US Environmental Protection Agency, and the Chesapeake Bay Program. Thanks also to Volvo Construction, the Center for Land Use and Sustainability at Shippensburg University, and the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau for their sponsorship.
 


Administering Municipal Zoning Ordinances


This three-session, nine-hour course is designed to provide zoning hearing board members and solicitors, zoning officers, planning commissioners, elected officials, and professional planning staff - regardless of experience - with the basic principles, procedures, and information needed to effectively carry out their functions in the administration of municipal zoning ordinances. 

For more information, click here


York County Municipal Planning Organization (YAMPO) Elects New Officers for 2018-2019

The reorganization of the YAMPO Technical Committee occurred on August 2, 2018.  The Committee re-elected Mike Fleming as the Chairman and Felicia Dell as the Secretary. 
 
The reorganization of the YAMPO Coordinating Committee occurred on August 23, 2018.  The Committee elected Zach Steckler as the Chairman and Felicia Dell as the Secretary. 



PUC Launches Annual 'Be Utility Wise' Consumer Education Campaign; Hosts Eight Statewide Events, Including New Lehigh Valley Forum
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission today announced that it will host eight consumer education events across the Commonwealth - including the addition of a Lehigh Valley event - as part of this year's "Be Utility Wise" campaign.  

Integrating this year's theme "Building Our Collaborative Community - Connect, Contribute, Communicate," the annual series of statewide events brings together front-line community partners, utilities and key stakeholders in highlighting energy efficiency, conservation and customer assistance programs intended to help low-income households maintain essential utility services.

"Be Utility Wise enables the Commission to bring together front-line community building partners to learn new information, exchange ideas, and share tools and resources that help us better serve the needs of struggling consumers," said PUC Chairman Gladys M. Brown.  "The size and scope of these multi-faceted human services events underscore the personal commitment many community-based agencies have in forging stronger families, healthier communities and safer neighborhoods."

The PUC's Be Utility Wise events are intended to help local human service agencies and assistance organizations better understand the utility programs and services available in their communities. The free "train-the-trainer" events feature presentations from state agencies, local utility companies and other financial assistance programs to share ideas. Presenters will discuss financial assistance programs for utility customers, career tools for job seekers, energy conservation and weatherization, protecting against utility scams and more.

Harrisburg Area
Friday, Nov. 16, 2018
Red Lion Inn
4751 Lindle Rd.
Harrisburg, PA
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities; ensures safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protects the public interest; educates consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; furthers economic development; and fosters new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.

For recent news releases and video of select Commission proceedings or more information about the PUC, visit our website at www.puc.pa.gov. Follow the PUC on Twitter - @PA_PUC for all things utility.  "Like" Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on Facebook for easy access to information on utility issues.

PA Construction Codes Academy -  Commercial 2015 IECC Update
Big energy code changes are afoot in Pennsylvania with the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) going into effect on October 1, 2018. This program will provide an overview of the commercial provisions of the 2015 IECC with an emphasis on changes between the 2009 and 2015 versions. These changes include new air barrier requirements, increased thermal envelope R-values, reduced maximum window areas, reduced lighting power density limits, and new commissioning requirements. Attend this program to understand and prepare for these important energy code changes.

Sponsored by PA Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Program 

Start Date:  Thursday, November 1, 2018
End date:    Thursday, November 1, 2018
Series:        Energy
Location:     Clarion Hotel 148 Sheraton Drive New Cumberland, PA 17070
County:       York

Course Schedule -  8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration Fee -  $50 (Training materials and continental breakfast included)
Credit Hours -  3 UCC/ICC continuing education credit hours awarded

To Register - Click Here
PA Construction Codes Academy -  Residential 2015 IECC Update
Big energy code changes are afoot in Pennsylvania with the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) going into effect on October 1, 2018. This program will provide an overview of the commercial provisions of the 2015 IECC with an emphasis on changes between the 2009 and 2015 versions. These changes include new air barrier requirements, increased thermal envelope R-values, reduced maximum window areas, reduced lighting power density limits, and new commissioning requirements. Attend this program to understand and prepare for these important energy code changes.

Sponsored by PA Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Program 

Start Date:  Thursday, November 1, 2018
End date:    Thursday, November 1, 2018
Series:        Energy
Location:     Clarion Hotel 148 Sheraton Drive New Cumberland, PA 17070
County:       York

Course Schedule -  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Registration Fee -  $50 (Training materials and continental breakfast included)
Credit Hours -  3 UCC/ICC continuing education credit hours awarded

To Register - Click Here
PA Construction Codes Academy - 
IEBC/IMC/IFGC 101T: 2015 Code Change Update
IEBC/IMC/IFGC 101T is designed for code officials, inspectors, contractors and design professionals already familiar with the 2009 IEBC, IMC, and IFGC, but open to all interested parties.  This course assists the applicants in understanding and applying the significant code changes between the 2009 and 2015 additions of the International Existing Buliding Code, International Mechanical Code and the International Fuel Gas Code. 

Course Materials:   The 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC), and 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).
Course Schedule:    Tuesday, November 13, 2018
                              8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instruction time
Registration Fee:    $125 (Training manual, continental breakfast and lunch included)
Credit Hours:          6 continuing education credit hours awarded per day attended.

To Register - Click Here
PA Construction Codes Academy - 
RA 101: Residential Building Academy
This four-day program is a comprehensive review of Chapters 1-10 of the 2015 International Residential Code.  It includes examples, exercises and case studies designed to illustrate daily practices performed by a Residential Building Inspector or Plans Examiner.  Material includes a review of how the UCC amends certain provisions of the IRC, especially with regard to residential alterations and exclusions.

Common construction terms are reviewed by course attendees, as are common building materials.  Building permit issuance is discussed with an emphasis placed on the most important issues to be addressed and resolved during the review process.  Time will be devoted to how the IRC addresses engineered wood products and proprietary systems.
Interactive learning will be implemented through conducting a virtual inspection complete with house plans.  Students will evaluate the building plans for content, determine what is lacking and then use the plans to conduct a mock onsite building inspection.  A checklist of critical issues associated with footing and foundation, rough framing, drywall and final inspections will also be developed.

Topics Include:
  • Administration
  • Building Planning
  • Townhouses and Two Family Dwellings
  • Emergency Escape and Egress
  • Foundation Systems
  • Floor Systems
  • Deck Requirements
  • Wall Systems and Coverings
  • Wall bracing
  • Roof and Ceiling Systems
  • Chimneys and Fireplaces
Instructors
  • The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center
Course Materials
The 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) and a standard calculator are required.  
Course Schedule:   Monday, October 22, 2018 -  Thursday, October 25, 2018
Registration:        8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 
Instruction time:   8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Registration Fee:  $395 (Training materials, continental breakfast, and lunch included)
Credit Hours:        24 continuing education credit hours awarded

To Register - Click Here
Upcoming LTAP Classes
 
   
The new LTAP Training courses have been scheduled within York County.  
 
 
RS-S13-C1 ROAD SCHOLAR
9/13/18 - 9/13/18
8:00am - 12:00pm
EAST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP
5080 NORTH SHERMAN STREET, EXT.
MT. WOLF, PA 17347



SALT & SNOW MANAGEMENT/A2 (RS2-M19-A2)
10/24/2018 - 10/24/2018 
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PENN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
976 WILSON AVENUE
HANOVER, PA 17331


 
If interested in any of these classes, please visit the LTAP website and register for this class.  If you have any questions, please contact your LTAP Administrator via the LTAP website or Barb Forry at 717-771-9870 or bforry@ycpc.org and your question will be answered as quickly as possible


We will continue to send out periodic updates to keep you updated and connected with what is happening in and around York County.  Please continue to visit our website for the latest news.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,


Felicia S. Dell
Director
York County Planning Commission

York County Planning Commission | (717) 771-9870 | wgobrecht@ycpc.org |
28 East Market Street
York, PA 17401-1580