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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Tonawanda public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Overnight Parking Ban Delay
North Tonawanda is delaying its seasonal overnight street-parking ban, while nearby towns are still starting Nov. 1. If you park on the street overnight, don’t assume the old date applies—check your town’s rules before you get a ticket or tow.
Residential Property Variances
Homeowners requested zoning variances for property improvements including a generator placement, driveway widening, home addition, and an accessory structure.
Youth Parks and Recreation Department Supply Bids
The town failed to receive any bids for pool chlorine supplies needed by the Youth Parks and Recreation Department, raising questions about how to source these materials moving forward.
Dollar Tree conversion of former Rite Aid
The Elmwood Avenue plaza's former Rite Aid will become a Dollar Tree, with the drive-thru removed, upgraded landscaping, and a new crosswalk for pedestrians.
Drive-up ATM at Sheridan-Eggert Plaza
A bank wants to add a stand-alone drive-up ATM in the plaza's parking lot at 2309 Eggert Road. The environmental committee found no significant environmental impact, but the Zoning Board may still need to weigh variances for vehicle stacking and setbacks.
Zoning Code Revisions and BESS Regulations
The town is finishing a broad update to its zoning code, but new State rules force removal of the battery energy storage (BESS) section. The rewrite is tabled until that's done.