NOTICE PUBLIC Hearing Notice - Proposed Ordinance Amendments
Borough Council of Punxsutawney shall hold a Special Meeting on February 22, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Punxsutawney Borough Chambers at 301 East Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, to discuss the following 3 proposed Ordinance Amendments:
1) A proposed Amendment to the Zoning Code, Section 235-12[A], Definition of Permitted Uses in a Residential-2 Zoning District, to allow Pet Grooming Services, so long as it meets the following requirements:
Permitted only in one-family dwellings without a single apartment unit and accessory buildings;
The hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday. No activities associated with pet grooming, including drop off and pick up, are permitted outside the hours of operation or Sundays;
No overnight boarding or keeping of any such pets other than the owner’s pets is permitted. The owner’s pets may include foster pets.
Dogs shall be on a leash under the control of the groomer at all times when outside the building;
A solid panel privacy fence or masonry wall at least six (6) feet in height shall be provided to screen outside locations where pets may be taken;
No in home pet day care is permitted; and
Pet grooming services may only be conducted by the residents and one non resident assistant. 2) A proposed Amendment to the Zoning Code, Section 235-12[B] to add a stand-alone structure as a Special Exception Use.
3) A proposed Amendment to Section 208-29, Authorization to Construct Sidewalks where not Otherwise Authorized, to add the following language: “No permit shall be necessary where such resident/owner is renovating an existing sidewalk and the new construction is equal to or superior to the previously approved sidewalk specifications and does not change the direction or previous layout of the existing sidewalk”.
AAAAAAACouncil will vote on whether to adopt these Ordinance changes at the same meeting, immediately following public comment.
A copy of the full text of these proposed Ordinances may be examined in the office of the Borough Secretary at 301 East Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm.