Industrial Noise: Allentown vs Bethlehem
How do industrial noise rules compare between Allentown, PA and Bethlehem, PA?
Allentown, PA
Lehigh County
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Bethlehem, PA
Lehigh County
Bethlehem has no industrial-specific noise ordinance. Industrial properties are reached only through the Article 717.01 general nuisance rule and zoning-district controls. Section 717.01(b)(7) expressly exempts outdoor entertainment venues in Industrial Redevelopment and IR-Residential districts between noon and midnight.
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| Fact | Allentown | Bethlehem |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Noise Code | - | None specific |
| Decibel Table | - | None adopted |
| IRD/IR-RD Carve-Out | - | Sec. 717.01(b)(7) noon-midnight |
| General Standard | - | Reasonable-person annoyance |
| Backup Tool | - | Zoning conditions |
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Allentown FAQ
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Bethlehem FAQ
Does Bethlehem set decibel limits for factories?
No. The Code includes no district-by-district decibel table. Industrial noise is regulated through the Section 717.01(a)(2) nuisance rule, the Bethlehem Zoning Ordinance, and any site-specific conditions imposed in land-development review.
Why can the SteelStacks venues run amplified shows late at night?
Section 717.01(b)(7), added in 2014, expressly exempts entertainment at outdoor venues in the Industrial Redevelopment and IR-Residential districts between noon and midnight. That covers the SteelStacks and Wind Creek casino district.
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