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Zoning Hearing Board - 2026-03-16

Denies Variance for Subdivision at 928 West Chew Street

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What happened

The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board denied a variance application for 928 West Chew Street to subdivide a 4,600 sq ft lot into two lots and construct a new single-family dwelling on the rear lot fronting Oak Street.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Allentown, PA
Governing body
Final authority
Date
March 16, 2026
Decisions
1 zoning decision
Outcome
Denied

Meeting Summary

The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board denied a variance application for 928 West Chew Street to subdivide a 4,600 sq ft lot into two lots and construct a new single-family dwelling on the rear lot fronting Oak Street.

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Key Decisions (1)

Denied

Variance for Subdivision at 928 West Chew Street

Development Activity (1)

928 West Chew Street Subdivision

Residential

Market Signals (2)

Housing Demand

Applicant testified that Allentown has a housing shortage and proposed…

Sentiment

Board expressed concern about expanding nonconformities in historic districts and…

Agenda scorecard

ZoneWire called 0 of 1 land-use forecast on this agenda.

1. A-2025-00851 440 Hanover Ave conditional use permit

Case 15-8306
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