The purpose of this article is to list and describe the powers,
procedures, composition and standards for the Zoning Hearing Board,
as required by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act
247, as amended.
Any person obtaining a special exception or variance from the
Zoning Hearing Board or by final, unappealable order of any court
shall commence use or construction of the property for which such
special exception or variance was obtained within one year following
the date of the order of the Zoning Hearing Board or court; provided,
however, that the Zoning Officer may issue extension beyond the one-year
period if the Zoning Officer finds good cause therefor. If a landowner
fails to comply with this timing requirement, the landowner shall
not be permitted to use the premises or commence any construction
or alterations in furtherance of such special exception or variance,
and the Building Inspector may not issue a building permit in furtherance
thereof, and it shall be necessary for the landowner to apply again
to the Zoning Hearing Board for a special exception or variance the
same as if no special exception or variance had been granted.