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Zoning board approves daycare at 1705 Highland Street amid neighbors’ concerns over parking and play space
Summary
The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board approved a special‑exception to operate a daycare at 1705 Highland St., conditioned on meeting off‑street pick‑up/drop‑off and play‑space requirements or equivalent state licensing; multiple neighbors objected, citing limited parking, safety and loss of outdoor play area.
The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board granted a special‑exception application for a group childcare at 1705 Highland Street on March 30, approving the use on the condition that required off‑street parking and play‑space requirements be met or that the facility obtain state licensing demonstrating equivalent indoor play space.
The applicant testified she purchased 1705 Highland on Jan. 16, 2026, and currently operates a family daycare at a different address with 14 years’ experience. She told the board she would move into 1705…
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