RFI for Legal Representation for Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission Service

The City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania is seeking legal representation and general counsel services for its Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission. The agency requires legal professionals with significant experience in representing state municipal zoning boards and handling matters under the state municipalities planning code. This initiative aims to ensure that all local land use hearings, applications, and decisions comply with local ordinances, state statutes, and applicable case law. The scope of work covers general counsel, legal research, advisory opinions, and litigation services. The selected legal representative must review and analyze applications for sufficiency, evidence, and jurisdiction, while also reviewing proposed land use resolutions and ordinances. Additionally, the role involves representing the board in federal and state courts, drafting or updating procedural rules, providing training to newly appointed board members, and submitting detailed monthly billing statements. Eligible respondents must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency will allow the selected partner to perform the required work offsite. Interested parties must submit their responses digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget for these legal services. The source document does not specify evaluation criteria or key dates for this request for information.