Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance Revision
Summary
A special exception under the 'uses not addressed' provision would allow an Airbnb at 18 Birch Street — one of the first tests of how Wilkes-Barre treats short-term rentals.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Last discussed Jan 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Future expenses related to retaining planning consultants for comprehensive plan and zoning updates.
The property owner seeking short-term rental income.
Neighbors may worry about turnover, parking, and noise from short-term rentals.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Zoning Hearing Board - Nov 18, 2026
A special exception under the 'uses not addressed' provision would allow an Airbnb at 18 Birch Street — one of the first tests of how Wilkes-Barre treats short-term rentals.
Town supervisors vote to revise data center ordinance
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City Council (Regular) - Jan 8, 2026
A local professional planner advised the council that updating the city's zoning ordinance must be grounded in a modern comprehensive plan, noting that the current plan dates back to 1972.
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