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Planning commission reinstates and extends Popeye’s drive-through approval at 701 N. 19th St.
City of Allentown Planning Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary
Commission agreed to reinstate the project’s expired conditional approval and grant a 12-month extension measured from the meeting date (new expiration 01/13/2027), citing MPC protections and ongoing permit work with PennDOT and city staff.
The commission reinstated an expired conditional approval for a proposed Popeye’s restaurant with drive-through at 701 North 19th Street and granted a 12-month extension measured from Jan. 13, 2026, setting a new effective extension date of Jan. 13, 2027.
Planning staff explained state municipal planning code protections and the…
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