West Rock Hill adopts accessory-structure and energy-safety ordinances; approves planner hire and road-seal contract

At its July 15 meeting, the West Rock Hill Board of Supervisors approved two ordinances and several administrative actions.

Ordinance 2-58: The board opened a public hearing and adopted Ordinance 2-58, which tightens rules for residential accessory structures to prevent unlawful commercial or industrial uses; the ordinance aligns deed-restriction procedures for accessory buildings with existing in-law-suite rules. There was no public comment; the board approved the ordinance by voice vote.

Ordinance 2-59: The board opened and adopted Ordinance 2-59, a non-zoning amendment to Chapter 200 that adds safety-plan requirements for on-site energy generation and battery-storage systems. Solicitor Dave Keatley said 2-59 complements proposed Ordinance 2-57 by providing safety and fire-prevention procedures applicable to battery storage and on-site generation. The board approved 2-59 by voice vote.

Planner hire: The board approved retaining Thomas Kamida Associates as township planner for 2026. Manager Lepicotte summarized the planner’s municipal experience and the hiring was approved by motion.

Road-seal contract: Engineer Steve Balla reported Asphalt Industries submitted the low bid across the road program; the total low bid for the full scope was $146,120. The board moved and approved awarding the work to Asphalt Industries by voice vote.

Other routine items approved by voice vote included the consent agenda, treasurer’s report and several committee reports. The board closed the public meeting and entered executive session to discuss legal matters.

(Reporting note: Citations and motions reflect the July 15 meeting record; votes were recorded by voice and the transcript does not list individual roll-call tallies.)