Allentown Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, Allentown held 7 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 6 approved (86% approval rate), 1 denied, 3 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Variance for Tractor Cab Parking at 213 East Tioga Street

Denied.

Axel Kos applied for a variance to maintain parking of a tractor trailer cab on his residential property at 213 East Tioga Street. The board denied the variance, finding no unique physical circumstances or hardship related to the property itself. The property is a standard rectangular residential lot (95-foot driveway) with no unusual conditions that would prevent residential use as zoned. The applicant had been parking the cab for approximately 10 years without violation until November of the previous year.

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Continuance for ECB Property Holdings LLC at 214 North 8th Street

Deferred.

Special use application and appeal for ECB Property Holdings LLC at 214 North 8th Street was continued for 60 days at the applicant's request. Matthew Dessler represented the applicant, citing ongoing discussions with the city regarding potential alternatives under the new zoning ordinance. Extension granted through 04/16/2026.

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Mixed-Use Development at 112 North 8th Street

Deferred.

Seven-story apartment building with 23 studio units proposed by AW Living. Requires demolition of three existing buildings in HBDO zone. Located in B-2 Central Business District, TNDO, and HBDO. Parking to be provided at APA Spiral Deck. Tabled pending zoning hearing board approval for demolition.

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Mixed-Use Development at 119-123 North 9th Street

Deferred.

Seven-story mixed-use building with 40 dwelling units (29 studios, 11 one-bedrooms) and 2,000+ sq ft retail proposed by AW Living. Requires demolition of three existing buildings and consolidation of three lots. Located in B-2 Central Business District, TNDO, and HBDO. Parking at APA 940 Linden Street deck. Tabled pending zoning hearing board approval.

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Change of Nonconforming Use at 640 North 2nd Street

Approved.

Antonio Silva's application to use 640 North 2nd Street for a graphic design office was approved as a change of nonconforming use. The property was previously used as a sewing factory and has no residential history (zero dwelling units on file). The proposed use involves 2 employees, no customer visits, online sales with delivery, operating 3-4 days per week for 2-3 hours in the morning. The board found the graphic design office to be lower intensity than the previous sewing factory use.

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Special Exception for Group Childcare Home at 807 North La Crosse Street

Approved.

Jinmi Tavares's application to convert a family childcare home to a group childcare home at 807 North La Crosse Street was approved. The property dimensions are 44 by 125 feet with alley access. The board determined that three parking spaces (required for group childcare) can be accommodated in the rear parking area, resolving the only noted deficiency. Parking space requirements are 8.5 by 18 feet per space.

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Extension for Central Park Apartments at 605 Wineta Street

Approved.

One-year extension granted to 02/13/2027 for a 12-building, 126-unit apartment complex. Applicant cited need to coordinate street realignment with adjacent Northridge development. Project originally received final conditional approval in 2021 and has been working through sewer planning, drainage review, and traffic impact study revisions.

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Minor Land Development at 1420 Walnut Street

Approved.

Approved demolition of existing two-story garage and construction of three-story detached two-family dwelling on rear parcel fronting Hickory Street. Property located in RH High Density Residential District, TNDO, and HBDO. Applicant: Carroll Engineering representing property owner.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 10 recorded zoning decisions. See all Allentown meetings →

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 80 instances
• residential: 15 instances
• commercial: 6 instances
• variance: 5 instances
• density: 4 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning is new this month with 80 mentions, not present in January.
• Residential is new this month with 15 mentions, not present in January.
• Commercial is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in January.
• Variance is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in January.

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