The Township of Amity has five members that serve on the Zoning Hearing Board. The ZHB is a quasi-judicial body, and are appointed for five year terms by the Board of Supervisors. The Zoning Hearing Board is responsible for:

 

  • Substantive challenges to the validity of any land use ordinance
  • Procedural challenges to a land use ordinance
  • Appeals from the Zoning Officer with permits, issuance of a cease and desist order or registration of a non-conforming use
  • Appeals of determination of a flood plain
  • Appeals regarding transfer of development rights
  • Applications for variances and special exceptions

ZONING HEARING APPLICATION (Download)

ZONING-HEARING-APPLICATION-FILLABLE

 

The Zoning Hearing Board meets as needed, typically the 4th Monday at 7:00 P.M. A staff member is available to answer any questions regarding a Zoning Variance Application during normal business hours, call 610-953-0023

Members of the Zoning Hearing Board

Thomas Bosler  Chair 12/31/2025
Edward Graefe 12/31/2028
Joseph Palmeri 12/31/2024
Nicholas Fretz 12/31/2027
Anthony DiFuria 12/31/2026