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Harrisburg zoning board approves variance allowing nightclub at 236 North Second Street

3071556 · April 21, 2025
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The Harrisburg Zoning Hearing Board approved a variance allowing nightclub/dancehall use at 236 North Second Street after testimony on historic use, soundproofing and neighborhood outreach.

The Harrisburg Zoning Hearing Board approved a variance allowing nightclub and dance-hall uses at 236 North Second Street after hearing testimony that the building previously hosted live-music uses and contains significant soundproofing.

The decision came April 17 when Claude Phipps, acting as the hearing officer, said, “So based off of the testimony, all the information provided by planning bureau and by the applicants, I’m gonna approve this request.” Phipps served as hearing officer after the board appointed him at the start of the session.

The planning director, Jeffrey Knight, told the board the applicants sought relief because…

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