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Allegheny Township adopts Special Events Barn ordinance after public hearing
Summary
The Board adopted Ordinance 2‑2026 regulating special events barns after a public hearing where neighbors raised traffic and parking concerns; one supervisor abstained from the final vote.
Allegheny Township’s Board of Supervisors on June 8 adopted Ordinance 2‑2026, the Special Events Barn Ordinance, after a public hearing in which nearby residents raised traffic and parking concerns.
During the hearing residents spoke about potential impacts on Shaner Road and on-site parking. Marlene Schweikert told the board she was concerned about increased traffic on Shaner Road; John Starr asked supervisors to delay a vote and reexamine the ordinance; Thomas Starr raised questions about the parking requirements. After public comment Supervisor Morabito moved to approve the ordinance; Supervisor Weissert seconded. Supervisor Pollick abstained and the motion carried. The board did not record a roll‑call tally in the minutes beyond the abstention and the motion carrying.
The ordinance was discussed as part of the meeting’s listed agenda items. The board concluded the public hearing at 6:21 p.m. The record reflects that residents’ traffic and parking concerns were raised; no specific mitigation measures or amendments were recorded in the minutes.
