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Lehigh Streamlines Regulations for Auto Sales Businesses, Removes Acreage Minimums
The council discussed Ordinance 2026-32, amending Chapter 26 (Accessory Uses) and Chapter 35 (Community Forestry) regarding regulations for automobile sales businesses. The changes aim to streamline requirements, remove redundancy, and eliminate the previous one-acre minimum lot size for auto sales. The ordinance also adds 'rental businesses' to the scope, aligning with the table of uses. A key change is the removal of the one-acre minimum lot size requirement. The DRC noted a concern about tree requirements, but staff clarified that general commercial landscaping standards still apply. The council debated the wording 'posted' for customer and employee parking, ultimately agreeing to allow designation without mandatory signage. The inclusion of 'rental businesses' alongside auto sales was discussed, confirming it aligns with existing table of uses. The ordinance passed with an amendment to remove the word 'posted' from parking requirements.
Lehigh Explores Solutions for Fox Hollow Neighborhood Parking Issues
Matt Seal, Traffic Engineer, addressed parking issues in the Fox Hollow neighborhood, confirming 20-40 vehicles parked on streets, posing safety concerns for emergency vehicles. He discussed current parking regulations (Table 37.080) and the Fabian House daycare's parking deficit (requiring 16 spots, with only 4 on-site, leasing 12). Potential solutions discussed included no business/employee parking (unenforceable), residential permit parking (difficult to enforce), and two-hour parking (requiring an ordinance). Chief Paul noted enforcement challenges due to limited resources, suggesting civilian code enforcement. The discussion also touched upon updating the parking code, potential miscategorization of Fabian House's use, and the complexities of shared parking agreements and lease arrangements. Corey Fabian, owner of Fabian House, explained the parking issues stem from lost lease agreements due to development and construction, and outlined plans to move the majority of her program to a new schoolhouse by mid-October, which should alleviate parking needs at the current location. She also mentioned efforts to retrain employees on parking decorum and communication with neighbors.
Lehigh City Council Adopts New Regulations for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units to Comply with State Law
The council considered Ordinance 2026-31, amending Chapter 26 of the Development Code to update regulations for detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) to comply with 2026 state legislation. The state now requires cities to allow DADUs on lots of 11,000 square feet or greater, down from Lehigh's previous 14,000 sq ft requirement. DADUs will now be a permitted use rather than conditional, and parking requirements were adjusted. Lehigh's existing standards for owner occupancy, setbacks, height, and window placement (to protect privacy) were retained where possible. The change is expected to open up a significant number of lots, potentially increasing housing stock and providing options for multi-generational living. The ordinance passed unanimously with multiple council members expressing support for complying with state law while retaining reasonable local standards.
Lehigh Council Tables Heavy Commercial Rezoning Proposal Amidst Strong Resident Opposition
The council discussed Ordinance 27-2026, concerning a zone change for 2.58 acres at 915 West State Street from R18 (Single-Family Residential) to CH (Heavy Commercial). The applicant, Deborah Walker, aims to sell the property to fulfill estate terms, citing the property's long history in Lehigh and the city's master plan vision for heavy industrial support of growth. Several residents voiced strong opposition, citing concerns about increased traffic, noise, property value degradation, and the negative impact on the neighborhood's feel, particularly for the residential area along Trinaman Lane. They highlighted existing traffic issues and the potential for future commercial uses under the CH zoning to be incompatible with the residential character. The applicant's representative, Lawrence Snow, proposed a lighter commercial use (office warehouses) and access primarily from State Street to mitigate impacts. The council debated the implications of the 'heavy commercial' designation, the discrepancy with adjacent zoning, and the potential for future changes. Ultimately, the council voted to table the item and direct staff to work with the applicant on a development agreement to narrow the scope of commercial use and establish mitigations for surrounding properties.
Lehigh Reports Strong Water Conservation Gains Amidst Ongoing Drought
The council received an update on water conservation efforts, reporting positive news on multiple fronts. Water saved so far is approximately 1,316 acre-feet (about 430 million gallons), representing an 18% savings compared to the previous year. Stored water from Deer Creek increased to an 82% allotment due to favorable spring storms, providing an additional 575 acre-feet, crucial for later summer months. Lehigh irrigation flows are performing better than expected, though concerns remain about potential drops in August. The Okawa Well, after winter rehabilitation, is operational and providing 800 gallons per minute, and the new Cedar Hollow Well is pumping 2,200 gallons per minute. Despite these positive developments, the council emphasized the need to continue conservation efforts due to the ongoing historic drought.
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