Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bristol Township public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in development
Blight Designation for 5606 Tremont Street
The planning commission will review seven residential properties across Levittown and Croydon to determine if they should be recommended to the council for blighted property designation. This process is a key step in addressing neglected or deteriorated housing in the township.
Blight Remediation on Tremont Street
Seven vacant homes with liens, delinquent taxes and no water service were recommended for blight designation, letting the township pursue rehab or demolition. The township's vacant-home count has fallen from 204 in 2015 to 20 today.
Childcare Facility Approvals
The board reviewed two daycare applications, approving a new group daycare on Russett Lane and allowing a long-standing family daycare on Emily Avenue to continue operating until retirement. Neighbors and former officials spoke in strong support of the Emily Avenue daycare.
Proposed Car Wash Traffic Concerns
Residents expressed strong opposition to a proposed car wash at 555 South Oxford Valley Road, citing severe traffic congestion and cut-through driving.
Major Commercial and Industrial Redevelopment Projects
The council approved parking and loading reconfigurations for a vacant industrial warehouse at 3001 State Road to attract a major tenant.
New Commercial Building at 5790 Bristol Pike
Carrier 52 is developing a vacant lot on Bristol Pike into a 4,800 square-foot building dedicated to truck sales and repairs. The plan includes infiltration trenches for stormwater and several design waivers for tight site dimensions.
Subdivision and New Home Construction at 714 River Road
A developer is planning to demolish an older home on Dixon Avenue and split the property into two lots to build two new single-family homes with modern stormwater management.