Derry Borough Planning Commission

03/12/2026

Investment Opportunity in Derry - Former Rite Aid Property

The former Rite Aid at 222 Y Street in Derry is available for purchase and ready for a new chapter.

Located along PA Route 217 in the Borough’s Central Commercial District, this highly visible site sits in the middle of a densely populated residential area and has served as a commercial anchor in our community for decades.

One of the most exciting opportunities for this location would be a grocery store or fresh food market, but the property could support many types of retail or service businesses.

Derry residents strongly support local businesses and would be excited to see a grocery, market, pharmacy, restaurant, or other retail concept open here.

Listing:
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/222-Y-St-Derry-PA/35477472/

For information contact:
Lacey Hurley – Realtor
(615) 218-3733

If you know a grocer, investor, or business owner looking for a great location, tag them or share this post.

02/04/2026

Derry’s Planning Commission is a volunteer advisory board that meets quarterly to review planning and development matters and make recommendations to Borough Council. No special background is required. Just a willingness to learn, ask good questions, and help guide the Borough’s future.

01/28/2026

Come join the Planning Commission!

https://www.latrobebulletinnews.com/news/derry-borough-planning-commission-january-meeting-cancelled-due-to-lack-of-members/article_05d510ee-1fd6-45be-a24b-607f5d530a32.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPnWaFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEefDY6QVrAtMG87pB4zd47Db4oK3JarLvn8H1pEfB20D6IpvDy6VTru0LZPT8_aem_WK9vYc-6WUb-hF8LE8KY1g

The Derry Borough Planning Commission canceled its January meeting, which was supposed to take place on Tuesday evening, due to a lack of a quorum as two Planning Commission positions

01/08/2026

📝 Planning Commission Openings – Derry Borough
Derry Borough Council is seeking residents interested in serving on the Derry Borough Planning Commission. Two seats are currently open.
The Commission meets quarterly or as needed and advises Council on zoning, ordinances, planning, and development matters.
📍 Must be a Derry Borough resident
📨 Submit a letter of interest to:
114 E Second Ave, Derry PA
or email [email protected]

11/25/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Derry Borough Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Porcelain Park Subdivision Plan

DERRY, PA — November 24, 2025 — The Derry Borough Planning Commission held a special meeting on Monday, November 24 at 7:00 PM at AV Germano Hall to review the subdivision plan for the former Porcelain Park site. This is the historic property where Derry’s industrial identity was established. It was home to the Pittsburg Insulator Company, later Westinghouse, and most recently Industrial Ceramics Inc., and it helped shape generations of local employment and economic activity.

The proposed subdivision would divide the Westmoreland County Land Bank property into two marketable lots. A portion of one lot will be ceded to the Derry Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD) for parking to support operations at AV Germano Hall.

In attendance to address public questions were Brian Lawrence, Director of the Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority, and Tysen Miller of KU Resources. DVFD Vice President Tim McCloskey and other members of the Fire Department were also present.

Following discussion, the Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the subdivision plan to Derry Borough Council. Council will review the recommendation at its next working meeting on December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM at AV Germano Hall.

County officials reported that site preparation work is continuing as the property moves toward redevelopment. They confirmed ongoing communication with an interested developer and noted consistent coordination as the Borough prepares for the formal dedication of the new roadway.

“This is an important and necessary step in the process of returning Porcelain Park to marketable use for mixed industrial and commercial activity,” said Nathan Bundy, Chair of the Planning Commission. “We appreciate the efforts by the County to finalize these last details in preparation for sale to the developer.”

For more information, please contact:
Nathan Bundy
724-217-2332

01/25/2025

The Derry Borough Planning Commission will meet Tuesday January 28 at 7:00 PM at AV Germano Hall. We are seeking resident, property owner and prospective investor input on our current zoning ordinance, to determine feasibility of investing taxpayer funds to begin a multi year process of amending the zoning ordinance and zoning map.

You can review the current map in the comments, as well as a Latrobe Bulletin Article from last year where the planning commission was brainstorming possible revisions that would put us more in line with the Westmoreland County Comprehensive Plan.

We look forward to hearing from you.

10/22/2024

Derry Borough Planning Commission Agenda
10/22/2024
AV Germano Hall 7 PM
100 W Second St

Public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

1 Open seat on the planning commission is available.

07/18/2024

The Derry Borough Council does not wish to move forward with the next steps of a “Mixed Village Commercial Zoning plan,” according to Nathan Bundy, who serves as chair of

05/08/2024

There is still one seat open on the Planning Commission. Below are some parts of the local and PA statues that give the Planning Commission its duties. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please reach out and apply.

https://ecode360.com/13297309 #13297313

§ 78-3 Powers.
The Derry Borough Planning Commission shall have such powers as will reasonably enable it to carry out its purpose and promote Borough planning; and shall have all of the powers and duties as provided for a Borough planning commission by the Acts of Assembly by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/HTM/1968/0/0247..HTM

“To empower cities of the second class A, and third class, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships of the first and second classes including those within a county of the second class and counties of the second through eighth classes, individually or jointly, to plan their development and to govern the same by zoning, subdivision and land development ordinances, planned residential development and other ordinances, by official maps, by the reservation of certain land for future public purpose and by the acquisition of such land; to promote the conservation of energy through the use of planning practices and to promote the effective utilization of renewable energy sources; providing for the establishment of planning commissions, planning departments, planning committees and zoning hearing boards, authorizing them to charge fees, make inspections and hold public hearings; providing for mediation; providing for transferable development rights; providing for appropriations, appeals to courts and penalties for violations; and repealing acts and parts of acts. (Title amended Dec. 14, 1992, P.L.815, No.131)”

To empower cities of the second class A, and third class, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships of the first and second classes including those within a county of the second class and counties of the second through eighth classes, individually or jointly, to plan their development and to govern th...

03/05/2024

Derry Borough Council will accept letters of interest for (1) four-year term for the Derry Borough Planning Commission expiring December 31, 2026.

02/26/2024

https://derryborough.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/zoning_map.pdf

Are you familiar with the zoning map of Derry Borough? An ordinance establishes the permitted uses of each zone.