Zoning Hearing Board

Cherishing Our Past Embracing Our Future

Meets on the 3rd Wednesday  of each month, starting at 6:30 pm unless otherwise posted.

2026 Zoning Hearing Board Members

  • Thomas Dietrich, Chair
  • Kristina Fish, Vice Chair
  • Ken Solt
  • Donald Mills
  • Melissa E. Hutchison
  • Robert Nitchkey, Solicitor

Meetings are live streamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BoroughofHellertown

Please note that while meetings may be viewed remotely, public participation is permitted only for those attending in person at the designated meeting location. Individuals wishing to provide public comment, testimony, or otherwise participate in the meeting must be physically present at the time of the meeting.

Upcoming Meetings

Borough of Hellertown

Zoning Hearing Board

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of Hellertown Borough will meet in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 685 Main St., Hellertown, PA  18055 on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:30 pm for the purpose of hearing the following appeals:

Continuation of 25-ZHB-5: The Appeal of Kevin and Lori Gough – 411 Main Street. Appellant is requesting the following:

  1. Variance from § 450-20 C (4) to allow tenants to be permitted to back out of stacked parking spaces onto Laubach Avenue.
  2. Variance from § 450-20 C (7) to eliminate landscaping between parking spaces and public street.
  3. Variance from § 390-21 I to substitute (2) 50-gallon industrial totes on lieu of a dumpster.
  4. Special Exception for § 450-13 C to allow multi-family dwelling in the TC (Town Center) District.

To watch meeting live on YouTube use the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/ZHB04152026

Please note that while meetings may be viewed remotely, public participation is permitted only for those attending in person at the designated meeting location. Individuals wishing to provide public comment, testimony, or otherwise participate in the meeting must be physically present at the time of the meeting.The above listed Special Exception Use Application and Variance Appeal may be reviewed by contacting the Borough of Hellertown. Zoning & Codes Enforcement Officer, Terri Fadem at 610-838-7041