Edward Lane -Chairman
Norman Messinger. -Vice Chairman
Jack O'Hara - Secretary
Fred Conner
Kathryn Schilling

Zoning Officer: Michael McAndrew 610-277-2400 
                             William H. McManus 610-277-2400 ext. 327
Secretaries: Lena Cabot 610-277-2400 ext. 329
Nicole Godson 610-277-2400 ext. 331

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 five members appointed by the Board of Supervisors, each serving five-year, staggered terms.

Regular monthly meetings are held in Meeting Room A in the Township Building, 960 Wentz Road at 7:00 PM on the third Thursday of the month. The Board encourages all residents to attend hearings. Parents may find it an interesting educational process for their youngsters.

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