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Allentown zoning board denies Camp Bow Wow interpretation request for 627 Hamilton
Summary
The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board on July 21 denied a request to treat a proposed downtown dog day-care as a permitted non‑kennel use, ruling the current zoning code does not support the applicant's interpretation.
The Allentown City Zoning Hearing Board on July 21 denied an interpretation request from Hunter's Camp LLC and property owner 627 West Hamilton LLC seeking to classify a proposed animal services facility at 627 Hamilton Street as a permitted personal-service/"animal services" use rather than a kennel.
The board's decision means the applicant must pursue a formal variance or wait for the pending zoning rewrite rather than rely on a favorable interpretation. The board discussed whether the proposed use — a daytime-focused dog day-care with grooming and limited, accessory overnight capacity — fits under the current B‑2 code definitions.
Hunter's Camp LLC owner Robert Ludwig described the business model and existing Camp Bow Wow operations outside downtown, telling the board…
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