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Planning commission holds 'rackspace' recreation-fee changes pending borough park-and-rec plan

5078012 · June 26, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners discussed the borough's recreation-fee (fee-in-lieu) language, the definition of 'rackspace' as public vs. private open space, and whether to require a standardized fee calculation. They agreed to delay action until the comprehensive parks and recreation plan is complete and to circulate a proposed short technical fix.

At the June 24 meeting the Planning Commission discussed revisions to the borough’s parks and recreation "fee in lieu" language and the classification of "rackspace" (private recreational areas) as public or private open space for fee credit.

Staff and commissioners said the borough should wait for the forthcoming comprehensive parks and recreation plan before making substantive changes because that plan…

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