Conditional UseApproved1705 Highland St

1705 Highland St Group Child-Care Home

Allentown

Description

Establishment of a group child-care home with proposed off-street parking modifications in the N3 District.

Impact summary

Adds child-care capacity to the neighborhood while raising local concerns about traffic, safety, and parking loss.

Applicant

Name: Vanessa Mauricio Rivera
Address: 1705 Highland StSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Zoning Hearing Board

Approved2–1

Last discussed Mar 30, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Mar 30, 2026Approved 2–1

Zoning Hearing Board — March 30, 2026

Applicant requested a special exception to establish a group child-care home operating 24 hours Monday through Saturday, proposing two new side-yard parking spaces.

Related issues (1)

Group Child Care Establishment on Highland Street

Last discussed Jun 22, 2026

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