New Zoning Ordinance

The Borough of State College, with support from national urban planning and land use consulting firm Clarion Associates, is developing a New Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to better implement the Borough’s planning policies and priorities. As of March 5, 2026, Borough Planning Commission (see: Planning Commission Review) and Borough Council have both concluded their reviews of the initial draft ordinance. This draft is now undergoing revisions in anticipation of a revised draft being made available for public review by early summer 2026. Please continue to check back here regularly for updated during the process. 


Draft Zoning Ordinance for Public Review

The materials below are being provided to help members of the public navigate the ordinance and provide public comment. Comments may be submitted by email at any time to zonestatecollege@statecollegepa.us. Comments submitted by email will be posted on the Public Petitions and Comments page.

Engage With the Ordinance

Additional Materials 

2025-2026 Borough Council Meetings 

  • Monday, September 8, at 7 p.m.
  • Monday, September 15, at 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday September 24, at 7 p.m. – Only Zoning
  • Monday, October 6, at 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. – Only Zoning
  • Wednesday, October 8, at 7 p.m. – Only Zoning
  • Thursday, October 16, at 7 p.m. – Only Zoning
  • Wednesday, October 22, at 7 p.m. 
  • Thursday January 22, at 7 p.m. – Only Zoning 
  • Tuesday, February 10, at 7 p.m. – Only Zoning 

Additional meeting dates beyond what is currently scheduled will be determined as necessary. Please continue to check this page for updates.

All agendas and minutes will be posted in their regular location: Borough Council Agendas and Minutes