If your property is located in the Bellefonte HARB-Regulated Historic District (see map) and you are planning changes to its exterior appearance, your proposed work will require the review of the HARB. Click here to review the standards and resources used by the HARB Click here for general information about the review process, including a time frame […]
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Zoning Hearing Board
The Bellefonte Borough Zoning Hearing Board consists of five members and one alternate, each appointed by the Borough Council for a five-year term. The Board works closely with the Zoning Administrator. The Board meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. to review appeals and variance requests, as needed. The Zoning Hearing Board […]
Planning Procedures
PROCEDURES PLANNING COMMISSION (Five member board) LAND SUB-DIVISION Subdivision procedures generally encompass application to the Borough Planning Commission, which will make recommendation to the Borough Council for approval/disapproval. Concurrent with the application to the Borough Planning Commission, application will be made to the Centre County Planning Commission. Review and recommendation by the County Planning Commission […]
Centre Region Code Services
In addition to requiring a zoning permit, most building projects within the borough require a building permit from Centre Region Code. You can find more information on projects that require a building permit on the Centre Region Code website. Centre Region Code Building Permit Application (Must apply for Zoning Permit before being issued a Building Permit) The UCC […]
Rental Housing
For information on the newly adopted Short-Term Rental Ordinance and application and submittal requirements, click here. All rental housing (including short-term rentals, aka: “Air B&B”) in the Borough is required to have a rental permit and is regulated by the International Property Maintenance & Fire Prevention Code 2017. This code requires the property owner to […]
Industrial Development Authority
Solicitor: Rodney Beard 101 N Allegheny St Bellefonte, PA 16823 The Bellefonte Area Industrial Development Authority (BAIDA) promotes economic development within Bellefonte Borough. This Authority consists of five members, each appointed to a five-year term. Residency is not required. The Authority meets on a monthly basis the 2nd Wednesday of each month at […]
Shade Tree Commission
The Shade Tree Commission is a three member commission with each member serving a three-year term. The Commission is responsible for regulating trees located in the public street right-of-way. This regulation includes any application to remove a tree or to plant a tree. Applications are generally received by the Borough and forwarded to the Commission […]
Planning Commission
Most recent Planning Commission Agenda: Public Notice of Meetings Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m., and typically held in Council Chambers at the Borough Office. Meetings are currently being held via Zoom. A link can be emailed upon request. To attend the Planning Commission meetings, email the Zoning […]
Bellefonte Borough Authority
The deadline for Authority Agenda items to be noon the Thursday prior to the Tuesday meeting. Anything received after noon on Thursday will be included in the following Months meeting. [Council approved February 22, 2022] SolicitorMcQuaide Blasko, Attorneys at Law811 University DriveState College PA 16801(814) 238-4926 EngineerBob Decker, Wastewater EngineerEric Lundy, Water EngineerNittany Engineering2836 […]