Macungie Borough Council is seeking to fill vacant opening(s) on the Zoning Hearing Board. Residents interested in serving must have lived in the Borough of Macungie for at least one year prior to this appointment. If interested, please forward a letter of interest to the Borough Manager at 21 Locust Street or via email to manager@macungie.pa.us.

John A. Brown
Borough Manager

The Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer performs a variety of routine and complex work in the interpretation and enforcement of adopted codes, ordinances, and related rules and regulations relating to zoning, land use, building codes, health and safety, blight, and other matters of public concern; as well as serves as a resource and provides information on Borough regulations to property owners, residents, and businesses.

The position is a part-time, hourly position. Primary duties are to ensure compliance with and zoning and code related ordinances, public nuisance abatements, building codes, property maintenance, abandoned and inoperable vehicles, and other related duties. Responsibilities include the administration of the Borough of Macungie Code of Ordinances, the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (PA UCC) as amended, the International Building Model Codes (ex. IBC, IPC, IMC IEC, and Energy Code, and International Residential Code (IRC). This position performs various field inspections including for projects, violations, investigation of complaints and issues enforcement notices, notice of violations, attends hearings and/or meetings, as deemed necessary. Position reports to the Borough Manager.

The ideal candidate must have documented experience including direct experience with municipal codes, ordinances, regulations and reviewing site development and possess a valid PA driver's license.

For the complete Job Description, Application directions and form, please click HERE

The Lower Macungie Fire Department will be executing a Fire Drill for May 12th at 7:00 PM at the Borough Water Reservoir facility on the mountain off Cotton Street. There will be fire company apparatus near the reservoir, near the hydrant at Chestnut and Cotton Streets and in between the two locations. Several thousand feet of hoses will be extended along the route. Please use caution and plan accordingly.

The Zoning-Codes Enforcement Officer is responsible for the efficient and effective enforcement of the Borough Zoning Ordinance and other ordinances/regulations adopted by Borough Council. In the capacity of Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer, this employee’s prime responsibility is the adminis¬tration and enforcement of the Borough Zoning Ordinance and other Borough Code ordinances. This assignment calls for independent and evaluative thinking. Work is carried out in accordance with established codes, ordinances and regulations. Responsibilities include visiting locations where violations are suspected, obtaining proof of the violation and identifying the person(s) responsible for the violation. Position reports to the Borough Manager.

The ideal candidate must be a Certified Building Code Official as outlined by the UCC, have 3-5 years of active and documented experience including direct experience with municipal codes, ordinances, regulations and reviewing site development and possess a valid PA driver’s license.

For the complete Job Description, Application directions and form, please click HERE

Department of Public Works Workers employed by the Borough of Macungie are part of a department responsible for the general maintenance of the Borough’s public water, sewer and road systems, public buildings and grounds and public improvements network. Generally, each worker performs any of the routine maintenance tasks and rotates responsibility for on-call duty, including maintenance of the public water system. The position reports to and takes direction from the Department Supervisor.

The position is a full-time, hourly, union position. Primary duties include general maintenance of the Borough’s public water, sewer and road systems, public buildings and grounds and public improvements network. Duties are varied, require independence and good judgment.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong working knowledge of public water systems operation, road and street maintenance, public sewer system operations, possess a commercial driver’s license and have experience with commercial equipment operations.

For the complete Job Description, Application directions and form, please click HERE

Senator Coleman and staff will be at Alburtis Borough Hall on March 20th from 10am-2:00pm to help residents with property tax rent rebate assistance, legislative questions, PennDOT paperwork, and LANTA card applications. For more information, please click HERE

Macungie Borough Authority Requests Voluntary Water Conservation - 11/14/2024

On November 1, The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced a Drought Watch for Lehigh County.

Following the Macungie Borough Authority meeting on November 14, 2024, the Authority has asked for voluntary water conservation for the Borough of Macungie.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to reduce their nonessential water use as much as possible. For example, at home there are many simple ways to use less water:

- Refrain from watering your lawn.

- Refrain from car washing. If you must wash your car, it's better environmentally to go to a drive-through car wash that recycles the water.

- Don’t let the faucet run while brushing your teeth or shaving. Take shorter showers. For example, consider not washing your hair daily.

- Run the dishwasher and washing machine less often, and only with full loads.

- Refrain from watering your garden.

- Sweep your sidewalk, deck, or driveway, instead of power washing or hosing it off.

- Check for and repair household leaks. For example, a leaking toilet can waste up to 200gallons of water daily. Quickly fixing a dripping faucet or running toilet is a great way to reduce water loss.

- Simply being mindful of how much water you use in everyday activities can lead to small changes that add up. The current Drought Conditions will take a significant amount of rainfall to make up for the deficit experienced over the last few months.

Again, the Macungie Borough Authority is asking for voluntary water conservation in the Borough of Macungie.

Lehigh County has issued a countywide open burning ban. For more information please click HERE.

If you're interested in honoring a Hometown Hero with a custom banner, please visit our Hometown Heros page.

Macungie Borough is accepting Letters of Interest from Borough Residents interested in serving on the Water Authority Board to fill a vacant position. Deadline for submission is August 30, 2024, at 4:00 pm. Interested persons must have lived in the Borough limits for at least one year prior to this appointment.

If interested please submit by email to info@macungie.pa.us

In preparation for rebuilding Church Street (Partial funding provided by PADOT), sidewalks and curbs need to be repaired to meet Borough Code. Below is some information to help you better understand the process.

1. Inspections will be happening in May and June of 2023 2. Letters indicating repairs will be going to homeowners between May and September

3. ALL inspections and letters are handled by the Borough Engineering Firm (BIA)

4. Letters will arrive in the mail and include drawings and pictures of the items needing repairs.

5. Repairs are the property owner’s responsibility.

6. Borough Hall does NOT provide letters or handle questions on the repairs.

7. All questions and meetings on the needed repairs will be handled by the Borough engineer after you receive the letter from the engineering firm.

8. Included in the letter will be instructions on how to appeal.

9. ALL appeals are heard by the Planning Commission, which makes a recommendation to the council.

10. The Borough Council will make the final determination on each appeal.

11. The repair deadline is normally 6 months from the day the letter is mailed, to provide the property owner extra time it was extended to June 2024.

12. Repair completion will be tracked by the engineering firm.

ALL QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND CONCERNS WILL BE HANDLED BY THE ENGINEERING FIRM, NOT BOROUGH HALL.

Resources are out there to help with financial difficulties. Pleas visit PA211.ORG for more information.

The Borough of Macungie Council meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month, except for January 2, February 20, July 3, July 17 and September 4. The council will meet Tuesdays, January 3, February 21, Mondays July 10 and 24, and Tuesday September 5. Borough Council meetings are held in the Auditorium at the Macungie Institute, 510 E. Main Street, Macungie, PA, unless otherwise advertised.

Macungie Borough Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month when there are applications before the Commission.

Macungie Borough Authority meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month as needed at the call of the Chair.

The Zoning Hearing Board meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, when there are appeals before the Board.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

John A. Brown
Borough Manager

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