The purpose of the Zoning Hearing Board is to help assure fair and equitable application of the Zoning Ordinance by hearing appeals to the Zoning Officer’s decisions and where appropriate granting relief from the literal enforcement of the Ordinance. Since the Board is quasijudicial in nature and has no legislative power. It can not:
make nor modify zoning policy
enact or amend the Zoning Ordinance
create or change any zoning classifications
The Board schedules hearings for submitted applications of appeals. During the hearing evidence is submitted. A written decision is subsequently issued based upon the facts presented and interpretation of applicable laws.
Its scope of activities is limited to those permitted by the Municipalities Planning Code and the local Zoning Ordinance. The board consists of three members appointed by the Board of Supervisors, each serving five-year, staggered terms.
Zoning Hearing Board
Chairman James Ord
Members Keith George James DeRosa
Solicitor Holly A. Heintzeiman
Zoning Officer UCC / BOC Duane A, Dellecker
*Note: To contact any of the above zoning officials, please contact the Township Municipal Building.
