NOTICE OF CATASAUQUA ZONING HEARING # 2026-3 NOVEMBER 17, 2026 The Catasauqua Zoning Hearing Board will hear the following appeal on Tuesday November 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the Municipal Complex, 90 Bridge Street, Catasauqua PA 18032. Appeal # 2026-3 Appeal of Nabeel Shammas 7087 Venice Sq. Bethlehem Pa. 18107 for an "SE" Special Exception designation for 132 2nd St. the application identifies an existing single-family use and proposes a change to two dwelling units. Section 280-29 A (34) of the Zoning Ordinance and the Table of Permitted Uses Primarily Residential Districts 280 Attachment 1, provide that a use designated "SE" is a special exception use for which the zoning decision is made by the Zoning Hearing Board. Under the applicable Table of Permitted Uses, conversion of an existing building into an increased number of dwelling units in the R-3 District requires approval by special exception. Accordingly, authority to approve such a conversion lies with the Borough's Zoning Hearing Board. In addition, the applicant is also seeking a variance from Section 280-38 Table of Off-Street Parking Requirements: Residential use, Dwelling Unit 2 per dwelling unit the variance would allow the single family twin to be converted to a two dwelling unit property. The existing lot and building configuration limit the ability to provide the required additional off-street parking without substantial alteration of the property. Applicants must be present for their hearing. Parties interested in a scheduled hearing may review the application and supporting documents at the municipal building during regular business hours. Oct 21-22,Nov 4-5