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Council approves major rewrite of subdivision and land‑development rules after multi‑year staff process
Summary
City Council voted unanimously to repeal and replace Part 13 of the codified ordinances governing subdivision and land development, a rewrite staff said updates a 50‑year‑old code, adds modern definitions and clarifies tree, landscaping and fee‑in‑lieu provisions.
The Bethlehem City Council voted 7–0 on July 30 to repeal and replace Part 13 of the city’s codified ordinances governing subdivision and land development, a comprehensive update planning staff said had been years in the making. The rewrite replaces rules last substantially updated in the 1970s, adds dozens of definitions, and reorganizes design standards, landscaping, and transportation requirements, City Planner and staff told council. The planning division presented the change as a modernization effort intended to make technical terms clearer for staff, applicants and the development community. Why it matters: The ordinance governs how…
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