Zoning Hearing Board Meeting 9/9/26 | City of Reading, PA

The Zoning Hearing Board meeting for the City of Reading, PA, held on September 9, 2026, primarily focused on several zoning appeals and requests for relief related to property signage and other zoning matters. The board approved multiple appeals subject to conditions outlined in written decisions. A significant discussion involved the Reading Housing Authority's proposal to replace two existing signs at River Oak Apartments with updated signs featuring improved foundations and exterior lighting, which was presented by representatives from the housing authority and Dautrec Engineering. The board also addressed procedural matters, including granting a continuance for an applicant who had not responded to communications, with instructions to appear at the next meeting or face denial. No direct procurement contracts or budget allocations were discussed, but the meeting included approvals related to capital improvements in signage for public housing.