SLIPPERY ROCK — Even after some weeks of thinking, borough officials are still uncertain about the idea of setting up zoning density controls for businesses in its commercial areas.

The topic was discussed for the second time Tuesday, Sept. 16, at a borough council meeting.

Since last meeting, borough manager Christian Laskey was able to find a few examples, but noted that density controls are usually laid out throughout a chapter, not in any specific ordinance.

The controls, which were discussed at a meeting on Sept. 2, would look to limit how many “adult-oriented” businesses, such as smoke shops and tattoo parlors, are able to set up within a certain distance from one another. Businesses currently in the borough would be grandfathered in, Laskey said.

Laskey said Tuesday council woul

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