Full question:
A NONPROFIT ORIGINATION HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR 43 YEARS AND WE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE TOWNSHIP WE HAVE A COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW EVERY YEAR FOR 43 YEARS AND NOW THEY WANT TO SHUT US DOWN FOR A SEWAGE PROBLEM THAT WE DON'T HAVE WE HAVE TWO 2000 HOLDING TANKS PUT ON THE GROUNDS FOR OUR SEWAGE 1 BATH ROOM AND A KITCHEN THAT GOES INTO THE ONE HOLDING TANK AND WE HAVE IT PUMPED EVERY TIME IT IS NEEDED THE OTHER HOLDING TANK IS A DUMP STATION THAT WE PUMP TO NOW THEY WANT US TO PUT A SANDMOUND IN TO. WHY DO WE HAVE TO PUT A SAND MOUND AND WHY CAN'T WE HOOK THE MEMBERS CAMPERS UP TO THE HOLDING TANKS AND HAVE RUINING WATER TO OUR CAMPERS. THEY SAY IT TO CONVENIENT AND WON' T ALlOW US TO HOOK UP THEN THEY TELL US WE HAVE TO PUT ALL THE WATER LINES UNDER GROUND AND THE SOWER LINES TO SO WE CAN'T USE THEM WE PAY TO HAVE THE TANKS PUMPED ANSWER WHY WE CANNOT BE GRANDFATHER IN WE WOULD LIKE TO OPERATE WITH HOLDING TANKS AND PORTAPOTIES AND THEY DISAGREE THE TO PREVEYS THAT HAVE BIN USED FOR 43 YEARS AND IS THERE ANY REGULATIONS ON HOW MANY PORTAPOTIES WE MUST USE.
- Category: Zoning
- Date:
- State: Pennsylvania
Answer:
A grandfather clause typically applies to businesses operating since a specified date. If your operations are suspended, the grandfather clause may not apply. The outcome depends on the specific zoning regulations and whether any permits or licenses have lapsed.
You may be able to request a special use permit or a variance. A variance allows you to use your land or operate your business in a way that the zoning ordinance usually prohibits. It can also provide relief from certain requirements of the ordinance for your specific site.
To appeal, complete and file the required appeal form, including your reasons for the appeal. This can be done by the property owner, lessee, or someone affected by a zoning decision.
We recommend contacting your local zoning board or land use commission, or consulting with a local attorney to review your situation and documents.
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