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Council discusses blighted properties and permit compliance on multiple addresses
Summary
Council members flagged problem properties including 336 N Main (water shut off since Dec. 2025), C. of permit compliance on a mobile home at 8 Howard St, expiring permits, and a nuisance property at 125 Prospect St; staff described next steps and ordinance-change considerations for permit renewals.
Council reviewed several code-enforcement and property-maintenance concerns during the work session.
Mark Holloway described neighbors' frustration with 336 N Main, noting the rear of the house is incomplete and water has been shut off since December 2025; he raised mold and high neighbor heating costs as potential consequences. Members discussed options for contacting the property owner and steps to take before considering condemnation.
The group also discussed a mobile home at 8 Howard St. Mr. Klinedinst asked how the mobile home had obtained approval from the planning commission; Ms. Poole explained the required plans were submitted, the site was staked, and a permit issued. Council discussed that a borough ordinance change would be required to alter renewal procedures for permits such as the S Charles St case, where a permit expires April 20, 2026 and the property may become blighted if not completed.
Council directed staff to review ordinance language about permit renewals and to continue outreach to property owners where long-term utility shutoffs and incomplete construction are affecting neighbors.
