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City of Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds declared a snow emergency in Bethlehem effective 6:00 PM Saturday, January 24, 2026 to allow plowing of snow to the curb on designated City Emergency Routes/Streets.

All vehicles need to be removed from the designated/signed side of streets on Bethlehem snow emergency routes by 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Vehicles not removed will be towed to allow for plowing.

One side of a snow emergency route is plowed at a time. Residents should check the signs posted along snow emergency routes to determine which side of the street - the even or odd - will be cleared first.

Residents needing immediate assistance while the snow emergency declaration is in effect should call our activated 24-hour phone number: 610-865-7115.

The following Bethlehem Parking Authority gated garages will be free of charge beginning at 6:00 PM Saturday until 4 hours after the snow emergency is lifted, to accommodate parking needs: North Street, New Street, Walnut Street, Riverport and Polk Street. Residents are asked not to park on public parking lots due to the need to plow these lots.

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The City of Bethlehem Community and Economic Development Permit Office will be closed Wednesday afternoons to walk-ins from 1:00 to 4:30 pm. This temporary closure is due to the digitization of permit files. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The mission of the City of Bethlehem’s Bureau of Code Enforcement is to deliver exceptional service while upholding and enforcing Codes and Ordinances that are established or adopted to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of all residents, business owners, and visitors.  The goal of this is to enhance the appearance of neighborhoods and business districts to prevent blight, protect property values and enhance economic conditions.

Planning to add a swimming pool this summer?  Check out our swimming pool guidelines.

Contact:

Phone - 610-865-7091
Fax - 610-865-7330

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