NORTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP / SLATINGTON AREA | November 10, 2026. A proposal to build a small craft distillery and tasting room near Slatington is scheduled for public zoning review next week. The proposed location is in North Whitehall Township, not within Walnutport Borough, but may interest residents and small-business owners across the Northern Lehigh area.
What is proposed?
A published legal notice dated November 4 identifies zoning appeal ZHB-2026-5, submitted by Kenneth and Heather Skorinko. The applicants seek a special exception to construct a 2,400-square-foot building for a craft distillery with a tasting room. The notice lists a roughly 26-acre parcel at 1990 Neffs Laurys Road, Slatington, PA 18080, in the Agricultural–Rural Residential (AR) district.
When and where is the hearing?
The North Whitehall Township Zoning Hearing Board’s public hearing is advertised for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the township municipal building, 3256 Levans Road, Coplay, PA 18037. The notice provides for interested residents to be heard. Residents should confirm the meeting remains scheduled before traveling.
What happens next?
A special-exception request is not an approval to construct or operate. The board must evaluate the application under the township’s zoning standards, and additional approvals may be required. The notice does not establish a business opening date, approval of the plans, or a completed development.
Official information: Published legal notice (Nov. 4). Watch for zoning board decisions and any subsequent development applications before treating the proposal as confirmed.
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