
The Zoning Ordinance also contains provisions for the variance of its specific terms and conditions, by a Zoning Hearing Board, based upon a hardship running with the land that has not been created by the property owner.

Zoning districts are geographically plotted, based upon municipal needs, on the official map of the Township. The use of land within the Township must comply with a Zoning Ordinance, which specifically identifies uses of land and the districts within which these uses are permitted. Community Development works with the Zoning Hearing Board and the Planning Commission. The Township acts in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. The Community Development Department is responsible for building construction activities, land use and zoning regulations, and subdivision and land development activities.
