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Staff warns Derry Township zoning amendment may overreach; planning commission asks for solicitor vetting

Dauphin County Planning Commission · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Planning staff told the Dauphin County Planning Commission that a proposed Derry Township amendment limiting commercial/industrial vehicle access is 'unique' and may exceed municipal powers; the commission voted to send staff comments and asked to be included in the township solicitor’s review.

Planning staff read and discussed Derry Township’s proposed ordinance amendment intended to limit negative impacts from commercial and industrial vehicle traffic on residential properties and private access drives. Staff described the amendment as “a very unique type of ordinance” and said the commission’s review letter recommends the township solicitor thoroughly vet the…

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