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The City of Bethlehem Zoning Ordinance, last revised May 20, 2021 and effective June 15, 2012, is Part 13 of the city's codified ordinances and establishes zoning regulations across residential and non-residential districts. The ordinance defines district classifications, allowed uses in primarily residential and non-residential zones, dimensional requirements, off-street parking and loading standards, sign regulations, and landmark protections. Specialized provisions address workforce housing incentives, open space development options in the RR district, design guidelines for the CL, CB, and RT districts, steep slope provisions, and floodway and flood fringe districts.
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East Bethlehem Township adopted a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance on March 9, 2016, governing land use regulation across all portions of the township under authority granted by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act of 1968, P.L. 805, No. 247). The ordinance regulates structure location, height, bulk, construction, lot occupancy percentages, yard and open space dimensions, population density, and land use intensity for purposes including residence, trade, industry, recreation, agriculture, water supply, and conservation. The ordinance is structured in eight chapters covering general provisions, definitions, zoning districts, general and supplemental regulations, signage, nonconformities, and administration. It is enacted to promote health, safety, general welfare, coordinated community development, emergency preparedness, adequate utilities and transportation, and preservation of natural, scenic, historic, forest, wetland, aquifer, and floodplain resources, while preventing overcrowding, blight, and congestion.
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