Allentown, Pennsylvania

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28th Nov 2025
Date Published
21st Jul 2022

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Planning and Zoning for Allentown, PA

Largest Zones in Allentown, PA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Allentown in PA divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Allentown, PA?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Allentown, PA as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking52.77%10570.23
    Parking garage or lot52.77%10570.23
    Industrial12.82%2567.80
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)12.82%2567.80
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities36.80%7370.91
    Storage and warehouses12.82%2567.80
    Manufacturing12.82%2567.80
    Hazardous materials handling or processing6.09%1220.06
    General industrial12.82%2567.80
    Residential72.59%14539.83
    Two family dwelling21.77%4360.88
    Mobile and floating homes6.73%1347.73
    Multi family dwelling27.51%5510.62
    Dwellings (unspecified)34.58%6925.44
    Single family dwelling41.59%8330.47
    Communal housing72.59%14539.83
    Mechanical18.62%3729.35
    Utility structures72.59%14539.83
    Communication towers18.62%3729.35
    Agriculture66.79%13378.27
    Agricultural and hunting66.79%13378.27
    Other25.29%5065.85
    Accessory72.59%14539.83
    Uncategorized34.24%6858.35
    Temporary uses5.80%1161.56
    Multiple25.29%5065.85
    Retail12.82%2567.80
    Professional services48.61%9736.71
    General retail18.62%3729.35
    Personal services12.82%2567.80
    Community72.59%14539.83
    Schools and universities53.20%10654.79
    Medical18.62%3729.35
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure36.80%7370.91
    Public, quasi-public, and government72.59%14539.83
    Commercial12.82%2567.80
    Professional office18.62%3729.35
    Entertainment18.18%3641.56
    Non-retail sales12.82%2567.80
    Automobile related uses12.82%2567.80
    Research and laboratory facilities12.82%2567.80