Scranton Zoning Hearing Board 9-9-26

The Scranton Zoning Hearing Board convened on September 9, 2026, to consider multiple variance requests and zoning issues affecting residential and commercial properties within the city. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a variance for a self-storage facility at 1740 North Main Avenue, with stipulations requiring planning and PennDOT approvals, and the approval of a variance for an apartment building at 616 Pittston Avenue with an 85% impervious cover limit. The board denied a variance request for operating a seven-room boarding home at 1010 Monroe Avenue due to inadequate parking and zoning restrictions limiting unrelated occupants. Other cases involved requests for use of garage structures as vehicle repair shops and storage sheds accessory to principal uses, with some denied due to neighborhood impact concerns. The board emphasized adherence to zoning ordinances, parking requirements, and the need for proper permits and approvals before project commencement. Several community members expressed concerns about neighborhood impacts, particularly regarding boarding houses and parking.