Overview
The Zoning Hearing Board is a three-member board appointed by the Board of Supervisors to hear appeals regarding the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, two alternate members are appointed. The term of office is three years. Members must be residents of the Township.
Its members serve without compensation. The requirement for a Zoning Hearing Board is embodied in the Municipalities Planning Code. The Board uses a solicitor and engineer to give them advice and guidance.
The primary purpose of the Board is to help ensure fair and equitable application and administration of the Zoning Ordinance by hearing appeals on the Zoning Officer's decisions. The Zoning Hearing Board may grant relief from the literal enforcement of the ordinance in certain hardship situations. The Board has neither legislative nor enforcement power; it can't make or modify zoning policy. It is a quasi-judicial body: that is, its powers are to some extent judicial in nature. The Board schedules hearings on applications with findings of fact and conclusions of law. Its scope of activities is limited to those permitted by the Municipalities Planning Code and the West Bradford Township Zoning Ordinance.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
7 am to 4:30 pm
