Mahoning Township has deferred the adoption of a warehouse ordinance.

Township supervisors on Wednesday tabled the matter.

That came after the board last month reviewed a sample warehouse ordinance.

Board Chairman Robert Slaw said at that time one thing the ordinance didn’t have is the solar ready roof.

However, township solicitor Tom Nanovic said he wasn’t sure the board could do that.

Supervisor Ronald Wenrich said that structures should be sturdy enough so they can put solar (on) that.

But, Nanovic questioned why the board was only making warehouses do it.

Slaw then suggested that the board give Nanovic more time to look the sample ordinance over before pursuing the matter any further.

Ultimately, the board tabled any further action on the matter.

In June, a group of environmentally-conscious people urged the township to protect itself against truck terminals, warehouses and distribution centers.

Linda Christman, president of Save Carbon County, asked supervisors at that time to take a close look at its zoning, and to consider a model ordinance.

Christman told the board there are several truck terminals all within a 2-mile stretch along Route 940 in Kidder Township. Several more have been proposed.

She said truck terminals could have their sites set on Mahoning Township in light of the improvements made along Route 443, along with its proximity to the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Later during that meeting, Slaw asked if the township should look into an ordinance.

The board planned to reach out to Carson Helfrich, land use planner, to see if he has any warehouse regulations.

Helfrich previously assisted Mahoning, Franklin Township, and Lehighton Borough with updating their SALDO and zoning ordinances.

Supervisor Deb McGowan agreed at that time it would be prudent of the township to protect itself against such development.

McGowan noted at that time the township has a lot of empty property on Route 443.