Dollar General Signs Lease for New Store in Mountain Top

The former Rite Aid pharmacy building located at 2 Kirby Ave. in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, has secured a new tenant as DOLGENCORP LLC, the parent company of Dollar General, has signed a 10-year lease for the property. The building is owned by SADG-4 of Dickson City. Although the timeline for the new store’s opening remains unclear, a spokesperson for Dollar General indicated that the company is currently in the “final due diligence phase” for the establishment.

In response to inquiries, the spokesperson confirmed via email that there are no immediate plans to close the existing Dollar General store located at 364 S. Mountain Blvd., which has been operational since 2013. This reassurance is significant for the local community, as the new store is expected to enhance retail options in the area.

Nuangola Borough to Address Zoning Ordinances

On the municipal front, the Nuangola Borough Council is set to convene on Tuesday at 19:00 to hold public hearings concerning three amendments to its zoning ordinance. Among the key issues is a proposed regulation governing short-term rentals, which would limit such rentals to three percent of residential properties in each zoning district. The amendment mandates that short-term rentals receive permits and conditional use approval in the R-1, R-2, and B-1 zones.

The council will also discuss an ordinance aimed at regulating data centers. Additionally, a public hearing will review an amendment stipulating that “no resident and/or property owner shall be eligible for a zoning permit, building permit, etc., if they are considered delinquent in paying refuse or garbage fees, or have an outstanding enforcement action and/or judgment (without an appeal).” The council plans to vote on these amendments during its meeting on December 11.

Dorrance Township Zoning Hearing Continues

In Dorrance Township, the zoning hearing board will resume discussions on November 13 at 18:00 to determine whether the township’s zoning ordinance, prior to a recent amendment, unlawfully excluded data centers. The Brewster Land Company, LLC submitted an application on August 19, asserting a “substantive validity challenge” to the ordinance. The company claims that the prior version of the ordinance improperly restricted data center uses, which are recognized as legitimate land uses under Pennsylvania law.

During the initial hearing on October 1, the zoning hearing board heard three hours of testimony before continuing the hearing. As of now, Brewster Land Company has not filed an application to construct a data center, focusing instead on the legal challenge regarding the zoning rules.

These developments in Mountain Top and surrounding areas highlight ongoing efforts to adapt zoning regulations to meet modern demands while also enhancing local economic opportunities.