General Zoning Information
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No change in the use or occupancy of land or an existing building shall be made, nor shall any new building be occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy.
- A prerequisite to obtaining a CO is zoning review and approval by the Zoning Office
(610-250-6724).
- Subsequent reviews may be required by the Bureau of Codes and Inspections
(610-250-6724).
- Sub-division and land development plans must be submitted with a zoning permit application and then be reviewed by the Easton Planning Commission
(610-250-6721).
- Any business involving food preparation will require application and inspection by the Bureau of Heath
(610-250-6729).
- Every business shall obtain a City of Easton Business License
(610-250-6755).
Contact Info:
Third Floor
One South Third Street
Easton, PA 18042
Phone: (610) 250-6724
Fax: (610) 250-6607
Email: codes@easton-pa.gov
Zoning for Business
When submitting a zoning permit application for a business or commercial use, the following information is required:
- Type of business proposed
- Square footage of space to be occupied
- Number of parking spaces available
- If the business proposed involves seating (eating and drinking establishment) a floor plan showing seating arrangement, restrooms, and kitchen area must be submitted for review.
- Application for a change of use of an existing commercial or business space must also include dimensional criteria.
Zoning for Construction
When submitting a zoning permit application for new construction or additions/expansions of existing structures, a detailed site plan must be included showing the following information:
- Property dimensions
- Both existing and proposed structures (square footage)
- Distance between building (s) and property lines
- Distance between structures
- Impervious surfaces
- Neighboring land uses
- Parking available/proposed
- Any facade work or signage may require a certificate of appropriateness from the Historic District Commission (contact the Code Office for more information).
Miscellaneous Zoning Permits
Other projects that may require zoning review and approval are installation of fences and retaining walls, swimming pools, accessory structures, decks, patios and driveways.
For further information please contact the Code Office at 610-250-6724 or
codes@easton-pa.gov
All applications may be obtained from the Bureau of Codes and Inspections,
Third Floor, Alpha Building, One South Third Street, Easton, PA 18042.
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