Pottsville Council Adopts Downtown E-Bike Rules, Limits New Smoke Shops
Skook News
Pottsville City Council has approved new downtown e-bike restrictions and limited new smoke shop locations while pursuing state revitalization funds.Summary
The Pottsville City Council passed two key ordinances: one (Ordinance 953) bans e-bikes, scooters, and skateboards from downtown sidewalks to improve pedestrian safety, and another (Ordinance 954) restricts new tobacco and smoke shops to the M-2 Heavy Manufacturing district due to their proliferation. The council also established a City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) Authority to prepare for a state program that could bring $1-$2 million annually for redevelopment. Other actions included applying for a $326,000 grant to replace firefighter air cylinders, introducing new street excavation rules, and authorizing the Land Bank to acquire blighted properties.
(Source：Skook News)
