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Bellefonte council approves code and policy updates, tables Shade Tree appointment pending legal review

2221197 · February 4, 2025
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At its business meeting council approved moving sign rules to a separate code chapter, amended vehicle and traffic code to add green EV lane markings, adopted Civil Service Commission rules and a use‑of‑force resolution, and tabled a Shade Tree volunteer appointment to obtain a solicitor opinion.

Bellefonte Borough Council approved several municipal code and policy changes at its Feb. 3 business meeting and tabled one volunteer appointment pending legal review.

Council voted by roll call to move a signs provision (Article 21) out of borough zoning into a separate chapter of the borough code. Councilors said the change is intended to clarify sign regulations by placing them in a standalone chapter. The motion passed by roll call vote.

Council also approved Ordinance No. 02032025, an amendment to Chapter 530 (Vehicle and Traffic) that adds green curb‑line designation for electric‑vehicle charging spaces. The change was described as a simple addition to the traffic code to clarify that green lines…

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