Planning commission votes to recommend Crafton zoning-code update after heated public comment

The Crafton Borough Planning Commission on June 24 voted to recommend to Borough Council proposed amendments to Chapter 225 of the borough code (the Draft 70 zoning code), advancing the draft to the next stages of review despite sustained public calls for delay and further study.

Supporters of delaying the vote said the draft lacks a borough-specific impact analysis and would remove or relax several existing protections, including minimum unit sizes and certain parking requirements. "We are not trying to stop this process...we are asking that it's slowed down enough to ensure it's informed, transparent, and inclusive," resident Cody Sheets said, representing a petition he said carried 135 signatures. Nicole Kervin, who identified herself as a planning professional and resident, told commissioners the draft "prioritizes developer profits over resident welfare" and cited specific public-safety and infrastructure concerns she said were included in an analysis she provided to the commission.

Why it matters: The commission's recommendation sends the draft…