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 Officer. The Board meets to review appeals and variance requests on an as needed basis, but at a minimum two weeks from the time an […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

Most recent Planning Commission Agenda: Public Notice of Meetings Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m., unless circumstances warrant a cancelation. Cancelation of meetings will be noted on the Borough calendar. Meetings are currently in-person at 301 North Spring Street, Ste 200, 1st floor. If you have any questions, […]

  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 […]