What is ZONEAllentown?
ZONEAllentown is a project that will result in a comprehensive update of the City of Allentown’s Zoning Ordinance as well as strategic revisions to the subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO).
The Public Hearing Drafts of the Zoning Code, Map, and SALDO are now ready for public review and comment.
For questions or comments on the Public Hearing Drafts, please contact by email at zoneallentown@allentownpa.gov or in person at the public meetings or hearings.
Zoning Map
In addition to a complete overhaul of the zoning ordinance text, a new zoning map has also been created. This map, like the regulations themselves, is based on current building patterns in the city, while also addressing a new vision for areas of the city that can be expected to change in coming years.
Please use the following to identify and compare the existing and proposed city zoning map.
For questions or comments on the zoning map, please contact by email at zoneallentown@allentownpa.gov or in person at the public meetings or hearings.
The Process
Development of the proposed new zoning ordinance and SALDO has been a years’ long, multi-phase effort involving city staff, consultants, and several community members who served as a project advisory committee. The resulting public review draft of the proposed ordinances was shared with the public in the summer of 2024. After reviewing and considering comments received, a second public review draft of the ordinances was prepared and shared with the public in February of 2025. After reviewing additional comments, the Public Hearing Draft is now ready for public review and comment as part of the formal review and adoptions process.