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Resident urges council to release ADU/zoning study as housing concerns grow

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A local real-estate professional urged Bethlehem councilors to act on a commissioned zoning study about accessory dwelling units and underused lots; city staff said the consultant contracting process is underway and the study will take about a year once the contract is finalized.

A resident with experience in residential and commercial real estate urged the Bethlehem City Council on Jan. 13 to accelerate consideration of zoning changes that could allow accessory dwelling units, in-law suites and redevelopment of previously occupied lots.

Robert Gandy said limited housing supply and regulatory restrictions have constrained opportunities to rebuild homes on lots…

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