City of Bethlehem
Home About Bethlehem Departments Permits and Applications Event Calendar Visitor's Center Economic Development Jobs Library

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

 

 
Every Search brings us closer to our Skate Park!
Services
Adminstration and Tax
Fire
Health
Parks and Recreation
Planning, Zoning & Permits
Planning
Zoning
Code Enforcement/Permits
Historic Districts
Meetings and Agenda
North and West Side Neighborhoods Plan
Permits & Forms
Police
Public Works
Recycling
Water and Sewer
Purchasing
Safety Committee

Bethlehem Authority

 
 
Home | About | Departments | Permits | Calendar | Visitors | Economic Development | Jobs | Library | Site Map
 This site is maintained by Information Services of City of Bethlehem. cobis@bethlehem-pa.gov