The former Rite Aid pharmacy building located at 2 Kirby Avenue in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, is set to welcome a new tenant. DOLGENCORP LLC, the parent company of Dollar General stores based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, has recently signed a 10-year lease for the property owned by SADG-4 of Dickson City. While the company has confirmed the lease, a spokesperson for Dollar General stated in an email that they are currently unable to provide an exact date for the store’s opening. The spokesperson added that the company is in “a final due diligence phase for a new store.”
This new development comes as Dollar General maintains its existing location at 364 S. Mountain Blvd., which opened in 2013. The spokesperson reassured the community that there are no plans to close this store at this time.
Nuangola Borough Council Addresses Zoning Amendments
In a separate matter, the Nuangola Borough Council is preparing for a significant meeting on Tuesday at 19:00. The council will hold public hearings concerning three amendments to its zoning ordinance. One of the key amendments addresses regulations on short-term rentals, limiting them to 3% of residential properties within each zoning district. This ordinance mandates permits and conditional use approval for short-term rentals in R-1, R-2, and B-1 zoning districts, defining such rentals as those lasting less than 30 consecutive days.
Additionally, the council will review an ordinance pertaining to data centers. Another proposed amendment stipulates that residents or property owners must be current on refuse, garbage fees, and any outstanding enforcement actions or judgments to be eligible for zoning or building permits. The council plans to vote on these amendments at its meeting on December 11.
Dorrance Township Continues Zoning Hearing
Lastly, the Dorrance Township zoning hearing board will reconvene on November 13 at 18:00 to address a challenge regarding the township’s zoning ordinance. Brewster Land Company, LLC, submitted an application on August 19, asserting that the ordinance prior to a recent amendment unlawfully excluded data centers as legitimate land uses under Pennsylvania law. The company has yet to file a formal application to construct the data center, focusing instead on the validity of the zoning ordinance.
After a lengthy session of testimony on October 1, the hearing was continued to allow for further deliberation. This issue highlights ongoing discussions about zoning regulations and land use in the region, which will be closely monitored by local stakeholders.
As these developments unfold, community members are encouraged to stay informed about the implications for local businesses and residential regulations.
