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Topics getting the most attention in Wilkes-Barre public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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Group Home and Multi-Family Residential Proposals
Developers and officials discussed plans for new housing units, storage facilities, and managing traffic, parking, and sidewalk safety in residential areas.
3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026
MediumZoning
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance Revision
A local professional planner advised the council that updating the city's zoning ordinance must be grounded in a modern comprehensive plan, noting that the current plan dates back to 1972.
3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Jan 8, 2026