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The Bellefonte Borough Authority Work Session scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026, has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Borough of Bellefonte
Proposed Amendments to Chapter 410: Peddling and Soliciting

Bellefonte Borough Council will consider adoption of a Codified Ordinance amending Chapter 410, Peddling and Soliciting, at its regular meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., in Council Chambers, 301 N. Spring Street, First Floor, Bellefonte, PA 16823.

A complete copy of the proposed amendments may be examined at the Borough Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

David G. Pribulka
Interim Borough Manager/Secretary

Amendment to Ordinance Chapter 410 Peddling and Soliciting

Just a friendly reminder: Per the Bellefonte Borough Zoning Ordinance Chapter 575, Article XXI, signs are not permitted to be placed in any portion of the Borough right-of-way. This includes the grass strip between sidewalks and the roads, shade trees, and utility poles. Signs for special events may be displayed no sooner than three weeks prior to the event and must be taken down 24 hours after the event has finished. The complete sign ordinance can be found online: https://ecode360.com/16149516. Any questions pertaining to signage can be directed to Gina Thompson, Zoning Administrator, at 814-313-1573.

The Borough of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania commits to not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.

Effective Communication: Do you need an accommodation to participate in the activities of the Borough of Bellefonte? For example, do you need an interpreter at council meetings? If so, the Borough will provide appropriate aids and services to effectively communicate with individuals with speech, hearing, or vision impairments. They may include qualified sign language interpreters, documents in alternate requested formats, assistive listening devices, and other ways of making information and
communications accessible.

Modification to Policies and Procedures: Upon request, the Borough will accommodate people with disabilities to ensure they have an equal opportunity to enjoy all Borough programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in Borough offices, even where pets are generally prohibited. 

To request effective communication aids, services, or other accommodations (or to make a complaint about the Borough’s programs, services, or activities as inaccessible), please contact the ADA Coordinator Alyssa Doherty, 301 N, Spring Street, Ste. 200 , Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, (814)-355-1501 ext. 217 or adoherty@bellefontepa.gov, as soon as possible but no later than two business days before the scheduled event.

ADA Grievance Procedure

Parking ticket payments must be paid through the Bellefonte Borough Police Department. The Police Department is located on the first floor of the Municipal Building. If you do not need a receipt you may drop your ticket in the red drop box by the front door or any of the drop boxes in the Municipal Parking Lots. Any parking ticket not paid within 10 days of issue is subject to be filed as a citation with the District Magistrate. For any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Bellefonte Borough Police Department at (814) 353-2320.