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Planning, zoning staff propose transient-vendor and parking ordinance changes
Summary
Planning and zoning staff discussed draft transient-vendor and sign ordinances, proposed parking-enforcement amendments (sections 13‑201 to 13‑207), dumpster and construction-street-closure requests, and a proposal to allow tattoo shops in the borough center; council asked staff to clarify enforcement language and safety definitions.
Evan Hiester, reporting for Planning, Zoning & Economic Development, said a transient-vendor ordinance and a sign ordinance are in the planning stage and will be recommended to council in the coming week. He asked zoning to review a "For Sale" sign at Martin and S. Main and reported that rental-inspection responsibilities for out-of-state landlords are already being handled by a designated responsible agent.
Hiester said the economic-development team will re-survey borough businesses following a 2020 survey to see whether needs have changed and noted that America 250 may be able to help with banners, grants or Jubilee Day support. Council discussed a request by the Zarfoss Building (Jordan) to place a dumpster on the municipal lot (questions focused on timeframe, location and size) and a request to block Charles Way and Railroad Lane during construction; Mayor Gene Lau said such closures could cause problems for his businesses but indicated willingness to work with applicants. Council also discussed amending parking-enforcement language (including removing a requirement that applicants contact the police service provider in sections 13‑201 through 13‑207) and debated changing zoning to allow tattoo shops and permit certain unregistered or uninspected vehicles on private property, with staff cautioning about enforcement and safety definitions.
