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Planner outlines multi-municipal zoning update and public-review timetable for Northampton
Summary
An environmental planner told Borough of Northampton council members the borough’s zoning ordinance is being updated as part of a five-municipality effort; a 45‑day regional review and local public hearings are planned for early 2026, with each municipality adopting changes separately.
Caroline (Carolyn) Hiegal, of Environmental Planning and Design, told the Borough of Northampton council that the borough is participating in a five‑municipality zoning ordinance update tied to a multi‑municipal comprehensive plan.
Hiegal said the update will retain a distinct borough ordinance while coordinating land‑use categories and mapping across Northampton, North Catasauqua, Catasauqua, East Allen and Hanover townships. "This effort is part of a zoning ordinance update... the borough has…
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