Bethlehem
Zoning Office
Zoning
Officer: John Lezoche
Phone:
(610) 865-7091
E-mail: lezocjohr@bethlehem-pa.gov
Download
Zoning Ordinances
(Word
Files in a Zip folder)
Download
Zoning Map - High Resolution PDF (5 MB)
Before occupancy of any building, the Zoning Ordinance should
be checked to be sure the use of the property is allowed in
the Zone. The Bethlehem Zoning Ordinance (No. 2210) is administered
by the Zoning Office. This is where applications for Zoning
Permits are filed; this is done in conjunction with the application
for a Building Permit.
Some matters brought to the Zoning Office require a decision
by the Zoning Hearing Board. The Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB)
meets each month on the 4th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. To schedule
a hearing, a Notice of Appeal and the appropriate fee must
be filed by the property owner or his agent at least twenty
one (21) days before a monthly meeting. A Notice of Appeal
can be obtained by contacting the Zoning Office or downloaded
from here.
When filing a Notice of Appeal, a property owner is required
to submit the names and mailing addresses of adjoining and
abutting property owners. A form is available for this step
either by contacting the Zoning Office or downloaded from
here.
The fee schedule is as follows:
| Appeals for dimensional variances for single family
residences occupied by the owner:
| $75.00 |
| Appeals for portable sidewalk signs:
| $50.00 |
| Appeals for all other signs:
| $150.00 |
| All other appeals:
| $300.00 |
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