BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Upper Macungie Township has filed an application with the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission for a zoning ordinance amendment that would set requirements for distilleries, microbreweries and wineries.
The request also specifies cartway widths for residential parking lots and Conservation Design Developments.
- Upper Macungie Township is requesting a zoning change from Lehigh Valley Planning Commission for businesses like distilleries, microbreweries and wineries
- Forks Township hopes for a zoning amendment for the establishment of an Industrial Designated District
- South Whitehall Township has requested a zoning ordinance amendment relative to the height of buildings and structures
The township’s zoning amendment request pertains to lot and setback requirements to off-street parking design standards.
The planning commission's Comprehensive Planning Committee reviewed and accepted the request without comment Tuesday.
The committee also reviewed applications of the following townships:
Forks Township is requesting an amendment to the township zoning ordinance, allowing for the establishment of an Industrial Designation District, or ID.
The proposed ordinance permits a number of industrial uses in the ID, including food processing, distribution, truck terminal, wholesale and warehouse uses, all by conditional approval, and removes these uses from the Employment Center zoning district.
The intent of the proposed rezoned 60-parcel is to create an area with adequate access to major routes for industrial transportation and to promote and encourage industrial businesses in the township.
The ID also would ensure the character of the surrounding districts is maintained and protected against industrial impacts.
South Whitehall Township has requested a zoning ordinance amendment relative to the height of buildings and structures. They include maximum permitted heights for structures such steeples and antennas.
All requests will be further reviewed by the LVCP full-committee meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday.
