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Plan to loosen development rules roils Crafton, as housing splits region, nation

Residents of Crafton Borough are divided over proposed zoning code changes aimed at increasing housing density and economic development. While borough officials emphasize the retention of community character, many locals fear these changes threaten their neighborhood's essence.

CRAFTON | Council hedges, allows for study to prove one-way a better solution to shrub removal

In a 5-2 vote, Crafton councilmembers provided a period of accommodation to a homeowner who did not want to trim his hedges instead of enforcing a borough ordinance.  The hedges…