Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Scranton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues with medium priority
Short-Term Rental Proposal on Monroe Ave
A property owner is seeking zoning relief to operate a short-term rental in a residential zone. The outcome could set a tone for how Scranton handles STRs in R-10 neighborhoods.
Eight-unit apartment building on Prescott Avenue
A variance is sought to build an eight-unit apartment building in an R-10 zone. Density in the hill section neighborhood is the question.
Access to Community Facilities and Neighborhood Centers
Seven Local Share Account grant applications would fund everything from the Cultural Center's air conditioning to the Ronald McDonald House HVAC and a new Frances Willard Elementary schoolyard.
School District Eminent Domain Property Acquisition
Scranton schools may use eminent domain to take the old Penn Foster building because special ed enrollment is surging and space is tight. That could mean a big taxpayer bill and a property owner forced to sell. If you care about school capacity or public spending, keep an eye on it.
Illegal parking near Scranton High School
A resident says parents parking illegally on Seventh Avenue and Providence Road at pickup time are forcing drivers into oncoming traffic. He wants parking enforcement or police to act.
Multi-Family Conversion on Luzerne St
Sean Bingham is proposing to convert a three-family home into a four-family home at 1319-21 Luzerne St, impacting housing density.
Commercial Parking Reduction and Tent Structure at Jackson St
La Revolucion Mexicana LLC is asking for a parking reduction and permission to keep an outdoor tent structure at 2225 Jackson St.