Meetings
When
The 3rd Tuesday of each month when necessary
Time
6:30 p.m.
Where
Collier Township Municipal Building
2418 Hilltop Road
Presto, PA 15142
What do they do?
The Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) in Collier, a Pennsylvania First-Class Township, is a quasi-judicial, five-member board appointed by township officials to hear zoning appeals, variance requests, and special exceptions based on the PA Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). They interpret zoning ordinances and acts on land use disputes.
Key Aspects of a ZHB in a First-Class Township:
Composition: Typically consists of five residents appointed by the Board of Commissioners for five-year terms.
Functions: The board hears appeals from the Zoning Officer’s decisions, handles variance requests (for relief from unnecessary hardship), and reviews special exception applications, as outlined in the PA Municipalities Planning Code.
Proceedings: The ZHB functions independently. Hearings are public, and decisions must be made in a public forum, with written notice delivered or mailed to the applicant.
Time Constraints: The ZHB must commence hearings within 60 days of a request and render a decision within 45 days after the final hearing.
Appeals: Decisions made by the ZHB can be appealed to the local County Court of Common Pleas.