Resident alleges illegal auto work at Levittown property; township says investigations ongoing

A Levittown resident accused a neighbor of operating an illegal auto‑repair business from a residential lot and asked the Middletown Board of Supervisors on May 1 to enforce conditions set by the zoning hearing board.

At the meeting, Kaya Page of 190 Red Rose Drive said the property at 185 Red Rose Drive is being used for after‑hours bodywork and painting and that she “have the paperwork from the board” and video showing vehicles arriving at 9:35 p.m. and returning freshly painted. “It clearly says there will be no auto activities on the subject property outside of the hours of 9AM to 7PM,” Page said, adding she has photographs and videos that she said show employees working under vehicles and cars later returned without dents.

Township staff responded that they have investigated multiple complaints. A staff member told the board the building and zoning department, police and administration “have been out there dozens of times,” that zoning violations and citations have been issued and that investigations are ongoing. The staff member said there are ‘‘ongoing investigations, and we have issued violations,’’ while Page maintained more violations remain unaddressed.

The board did not take formal action on the complaint during the meeting. Chair and staff reiterated that the township is following up on the records and video provided by the resident and will continue enforcement activity as warranted.

The exchange highlighted resident frustration with perceived enforcement delays and the township’s statement that work continues to investigate and document potential zoning breaches. No new zoning hearing or formal remedy was recorded in the meeting minutes.

The next board meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2023, when enforcement developments could be raised again.