A.
Persons desiring to undertake any new construction,
expansion or site alteration or changes in use of a building or lot
shall apply to the Zoning Officer for a zoning permit by completing
the appropriate application form and by submitting the required fee.
B.
After receiving a proper application, the Zoning Officer
shall either issue the permit under this ordinance or refuse the permit
indicating the reason. If specifically requested in writing by an
applicant, reasons for a refusal shall then be stated in writing.
Certain activities require review and/or approval of the Zoning Hearing
Board and/or of the Board of Supervisors, and/or the recommendations
of the Planning Commission.
D.
After the permit under this ordinance has been received
by the applicant, the applicant may undertake the action permitted
by the permit under this ordinance, within other Township ordinances.
However, it is recommended that applicants wait 30 days to begin construction
if there is a possibility of an appeal by another party to have the
permit revoked. Any commencement of construction or a use within this
thirty-day appeal period shall be at the risk of the applicant.
E.
Occupancy permit.
(1)
Upon completion of the above actions, the applicant
shall apply to the Zoning Officer for an occupancy permit, where such
permit is required.
(2)
If the Zoning Officer finds the actions of the
applicant are in compliance with the zoning permit, approved plans
and any other required Township permits, an occupancy permit shall
be issued to allow the premises to be occupied.
A.
Zoning permit required. Any of the following activities
or any other activity regulated by this ordinance shall only be carried
out after receipt of a zoning permit, all applicable fees have been
paid and in compliance with this ordinance:
[Amended 12-17-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-311]
B.
Repairs and maintenance. Ordinary repairs and maintenance
to existing structures that do not infringe upon a required setback
may be made without a permit under this ordinance, if such work does
not involve a change in use or an expansion, construction or placement
of a structure and does not involve any other activity regulated by
this ordinance.
C.
Types of uses.
(1)
Permitted by right uses. The Zoning Officer shall issue a permit under this ordinance in response to an application for a use that is "permitted by right" if it meets all of the requirements of this ordinance, including any specific additional requirements listed for that use in §§ 190-21 and 190-22.
(2)
Special exception use or use requiring a variance. A permit under this ordinance for a use requiring a special exception or variance shall be issued by the Zoning Officer only upon the written order of the Zoning Hearing Board after a hearing. See § 190-5 concerning interpretations by the Zoning Hearing Board.
(3)
Conditional use. A permit under this ordinance
for a conditional use shall be issued by the Zoning Officer only upon
the written order of the Board of Supervisors, after the Planning
Commission has been given an opportunity to review the application.
D.
Applications.
(1)
Any request for a decision or variance by the
Zoning Hearing Board or an appeal to the Board of a determination
of the Zoning Officer or a request for a zoning permit shall be made
in writing on a form provided by the Township. Such completed application,
with any required fees, and with any required site plans or other
required information, shall be submitted to a Township employee responsible
for processing such application. The applicant is responsible to ensure
that a responsible Township official notes the date of the official
receipt on the application.
(2)
Six copies of a site plan shall be submitted
if an application requires action by the Zoning Hearing Board, and
three copies shall be submitted if action by the Board is not required.
Such site plan shall be drawn to scale.
(3)
Any application to the Zoning Officer or Zoning
Hearing Board shall include the following information, unless the
Zoning Officer determines that a site plan or such information is
unnecessary to determine compliance with this ordinance:
(a)
The location and dimensions of the lot.
(b)
Locations, dimensions and uses of existing and
proposed structures, parking and loading areas and locations of existing
and proposed uses of areas of land.
(c)
The name and address of the applicant or appellant.
(d)
The name and address of the owner of the affected
property.
(e)
A description of the proposed use of the property.
(f)
Locations of individual or clusters of healthy trees over six inches in trunk diameter (measured four feet above the adjacent ground level) proposed to be removed or preserved, and if applicable, the location of a tree protection area to protect the roots of such trees (see § 190-164 of this ordinance).
(g)
Such additional information that the Zoning
Officer may determine is reasonably necessary to determine compliance
with this ordinance.
(h)
All other applicable information listed on the
official Township application form.
(4)
Submittals to the Board. An application requiring
a site plan and action by the Zoning Hearing Board shall also include
the following information, unless the Zoning Officer determines that
such information is unnecessary for determination of whether the proposal
complies with this ordinance:
(b)
The present zoning district and major applicable
lot requirements.
(c)
A description of the proposed nonresidential
operations and storage in sufficient detail to indicate potential
nuisances and hazards regarding noise, large truck traffic, glare,
odors, dust, fire or toxic or explosive hazards or other significant
public health and safety hazards.
(d)
If a nonresidential use is proposed within close
proximity to dwellings, a description of hours of operation.
(e)
A listing of any sections of this ordinances
being appealed, with the reasons for any appeal.
(5)
The Zoning Officer may submit a copy of any
plan and application to any appropriate agencies and/or individuals
(such as the Planning Commission or Township Engineer) for review
and comment.
(6)
Other laws. The Zoning Officer may delay issuance
of a permit under this ordinance if the Zoning Officer has reason
to believe that such a use would violate another Township, state or
federal law or regulation, until the applicant proves compliance.
However, if the applicant proves that the proper application(s) for
a state or federal approval have been duly submitted, then a permit
under this ordinance may be issued conditioned upon such future state
or federal approval.
E.
Issuance of permit.
(1)
The Zoning Officer should issue or refuse an
application for a zoning permit for a permitted by right use within
15 days after the date a complete application is received, except
as specifically provided for in this ordinance (such as if a site
plan review is required) and except if an extension is granted by
the applicant.
(2)
At least three copies of any permit required
under this ordinance shall be made.
(3)
One copy of any such permit shall be retained
in Township files and one copy shall be retained by the applicant.
A copy of any such permit shall be shown by the applicant to the Zoning
Officer upon the Zoning Officer's request.
(4)
Changes to approved plans.
(a)
After the issuance of a permit and/or approval
of a site plan under this ordinance by the Township, such approved
application and/or site plan shall not be changed without the written
consent of the Zoning Officer.
(b)
Changes to a site plan approved by the Zoning
Hearing Board as a special exception use or by the Board of Supervisors
as a conditional use shall require reapproval of the changes by such
bodies if the Zoning Officer determines that such changes significantly
affect matters that were within their approval. Such approval by the
Hearing Board or the Supervisors is not required for minor technical
adjustments or corrections of information that do not affect the significant
features of the site plan and the intensity of the use, as determined
by the Zoning Officer.
(6)
Within 12 months after the initiation of work
under a zoning permit, when such permit involves new construction
or expansion of a building, the exterior of the building shall be
completely finished, the lot shall be brought up to grade, the surrounding
ground level shall be smoothed and no stockpiles of earth shall remain
around the building.
F.
Revocation of permits. The Zoning Officer shall revoke
a permit or approval issued under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
in case of:
(1)
Any false statement or misrepresentation of
fact in the application or on the plans on which the permit or approval
was based. (The Pennsylvania Criminal Code provides for penalties
for providing false information to a municipal employee in the carrying
out of his/her duties.)
(2)
Violation of any condition lawfully imposed
upon a special exception or conditional use.
(3)
Any work being accomplished or use of land or
structures in such a way that does not comply with this ordinance
or an approved site plan or approved permit application.
(4)
Any other just cause set forth in this ordinance.
H.
Certificate of use and occupancy.
(1)
It shall be unlawful to use and/or occupy any
structure, building, sign and/or land or portion thereof for which
a permit is required herein until a certificate of use and occupancy
for such structure, building, sign and/or land or portion thereof
has been issued by the Zoning Officer.
(2)
The applicant shall apply for a certificate
of use and occupancy using forms supplied by the Township.
(3)
The application shall state the intended use
and/or occupancy of any structure, building, sign and/or land or portion
thereof.
(4)
The appropriate Township staff person should
inspect the structure, building, sign or land within 10 days after
receiving notification that the work provided for in the permit application
has been completed. If such staff person is satisfied that such work
is in compliance with the permit and Township regulations, the certificate
of use and occupancy shall be issued.
(5)
The applicant shall keep the original or a true
copy of the certificate of use and occupancy available for official
inspection at all times.
(6)
Temporary certificates. Upon request of the holder of a zoning permit, the Township staff may issue a temporary certificate of use and occupancy for a structure, building, sign and/or land or portion thereof before all of the work covered by a permit has been completed, if such portion(s) may be used or occupied safely prior to full completion of the work without endangering public health, safety or welfare. For temporary uses, see § 190-199.
J.
Certificate of nonconforming use or structure.
(1)
The Zoning Officer may, but is not required
to, identify and register nonconforming uses and structures.
(2)
When specifically requested by the landowner,
and when sufficient evidence is provided by the landowner of such
fact, the Zoning Officer shall issue a certificate of nonconformity.
Such certificate shall state that a lot or structure is legally nonconforming,
to the best knowledge of the Zoning Officer.
A.
Appointment.
(1)
The Zoning Officer(s) shall be appointed by
the Board of Supervisors. The Zoning Officer(s) shall not hold any
elective office within the Township, but may hold other appointed
offices. Such Zoning Officer(s) may include a Deputy Zoning Officer,
who may exercise all of the powers of the Zoning Officer.
(2)
The compensation for the Zoning Officers shall
be determined by the Board of Supervisors. The Zoning Officer(s) shall
continue to serve until such time as the Board of Supervisors may
declare otherwise.
B.
Duties and powers. The Zoning Officer shall:
(1)
Administer the Zoning Ordinance.
(2)
Receive and examine all applications required
under the terms of this ordinance and issue or refuse permits within
this ordinance.
(3)
Receive complaints of violation of this ordinance
and issue a written notice of violation to any person violating any
provision of this ordinance.
(4)
Keep records of applications, permits, certificates,
written decisions and interpretations issued, of variances granted
by the Board, of complaints received, of inspections made, of reports
rendered and of notice or orders issued, and make all required inspections
and perform all other duties as called for in this ordinance.
(5)
Delegate to any Palmer Township Code Enforcement
Officer or police officer the authority to enforce specific provisions
of this ordinance.
C.
The Zoning Officer shall not have the power to permit
any activity which does not conform to this ordinance or all other
ordinances of the Township.
A.
Appointment.
[Amended 11-29-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-404]
(1)
The Zoning Hearing Board shall be continued and shall consist
of five residents appointed by the Board of Supervisors, unless a
differing number of members is authorized by another valid Township
ordinance. Alternate members may be appointed within the provisions
of the PA Municipalities Planning Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
(2)
Board members shall serve terms of five years, so fixed that
the term of office of no more than one member expires each year.
B.
Vacancies. The Board shall promptly notify the Board
of Supervisors of any vacancies which occur. Appointments to fill
vacancies shall be only for the unexpired portion of a term.
D.
Organization.
(1)
Officers. The Board shall elect officers from
its own membership. Officers shall serve annual terms and may succeed
themselves.
(2)
Quorum. For the conduct of any hearing and taking
of any action a quorum shall be not less than a majority of all members
of the Board, except that the Board may appoint a hearing officer
from its own membership to conduct any hearing on its behalf and the
parties may waive further action by the Board, as provided by the
PA Municipalities Planning Code.
(3)
Rules. The Board may make, alter and rescind
rules and forms for its procedure, consistent with all applicable
Township ordinances and state law.
E.
Zoning Hearing Board functions. In addition to any
other responsibilities stated in the PA Municipalities Planning Code,
the Zoning Hearing Board shall be responsible for the following:
(1)
Appeal of a decision by the Zoning Officer.
(a)
The Board shall hear and decide appeals where
it is alleged by the appellant (a person affected or any agency of
the Township) that the Zoning Officer has failed to follow prescribed
procedures or has misinterpreted or misapplied any valid provision
of this ordinance.
(2)
Challenge to the validity of the ordinance or
map.
(a)
The Board shall hear challenges to the validity
of this ordinance filed with the Board, in writing, by the landowner
affected, any officer or agency of the Township or any person aggrieved.
(b)
After the conclusion of the hearing(s), the
Board shall decide all questions and shall make findings on all relevant
issues of fact, within the time limits of the PA Municipalities Planning
Code.
(3)
Variance.
(a)
The Board shall hear requests for variances
filed with the Board in writing by any landowner (or any tenant with
the permission of such landowner).
(b)
Standards. The Board may grant a variance only
within the limitations of state law. (As of 1993, the Municipalities
Planning Code provided that all of the following findings must be
made, where relevant:
[1]
There are unique physical circumstances or conditions
(including irregularity, narrowness or shallowness of lot size or
shape or exceptional topographical or other physical conditions peculiar
to the particular property) and that the unnecessary hardship is due
to such conditions and not the circumstances or conditions generally
created by the provisions of this ordinance in the neighborhood or
district in which the property is located.
[2]
Because of such physical circumstances or conditions,
there is no possibility that the property can be developed in strict
conformity with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and a variance
is therefore necessary to enable the reasonable use of the property.
[3]
Such unnecessary hardship has not been created
by the appellant.
[4]
The variance, if authorized, will not alter
the essential character of the neighborhood or district in which the
property is located, nor substantially or permanently impair the appropriate
use or development of adjacent property, nor be detrimental to the
public welfare.
[5]
The variance, if authorized, will represent
the minimum variance that will afford relief and will represent the
least modification possible of the regulation in issue.
(c)
In granting any variance, the Board may attach
such reasonable conditions and safeguards as it may deem necessary
to implement the purposes of this ordinance.
(4)
Special exception.
(a)
The Board shall hear and decide requests for all special exceptions filed with the Board in writing by any landowner (or any tenant with the permission of such landowner), as provided in this ordinance and in accordance with such standards and criteria contained in this ordinance and the procedures in § 190-209.
(b)
Conditions. In granting a special exception,
the Zoning Hearing Board may attach such reasonable conditions and
safeguards, in addition to those expressed in this ordinance, as it
may deem necessary to implement the purposes and intent of this ordinance.
(6)
Records and reports. The staff to the Board
shall keep full public records of its business.
(7)
Court appeals. In the case of an appeal from
the Board to the Court of Common Pleas, the appellant shall make the
return required by law and should promptly notify the Township Zoning
Hearing Board Solicitor of such appeal.
G.
Time limitations for appeals. The time limitations
for appeals shall be as follows:
(1)
No person shall be allowed to file any appeal
with the Zoning Hearing Board later than 30 days after the decision
by the Zoning Officer that is being appealed has been officially issued
or appeal with the County Court of Common Pleas later than 30 days
after a decision of the Zoning Hearing Board has been officially issued,
except as may be provided under Section 914.1 of the PA Municipalities
Planning Code.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10914.1.
(2)
The failure of an aggrieved person other than
the landowner to appeal an adverse decision directly related to a
preliminary subdivision or land development plan shall preclude an
appeal from a final plan approval except in the case where the final
submission substantially deviates from the approved preliminary plan.
I.
Time limitations on permits and variances.
(1)
After a variance is approved or approval is officially authorized under this ordinance, then a permit shall be secured by the applicant within six months after the date of such approval or authorization. Such action under such permit shall then begin within 12 months of the issuance of the permit. For completion deadlines for exterior work, see § 190-213E(6).
(2)
If the applicant submits complete plans for
a required site plan review or subdivision or land development approval
or special exception or conditional use approval that is related to
the variance or issuance of a permit under this ordinance within the
above time limits, then such time limits shall begin after such plan
review is completed or such plan approval is granted.
(3)
For good cause the Zoning Officer may, upon
application in writing stating the reasons therefore, extend in writing
the application period to up to 18 months.
(4)
If an applicant fails to obtain the necessary
permits within the above time period or after obtaining the permit
fails to diligently commence substantial construction within 12 months
or allows interruptions in substantial construction of longer than
six months, it shall be conclusively presumed that the applicant has
waived, withdrawn or abandoned the approval, and the Board may, after
10 days' minimum written notice, rescind or revoke all such approvals,
variances and permits if the Board finds that such rescission or revocation
is justified.
The Board shall conduct hearings and make decisions
in accordance with the following:
A.
Notice of hearings. Notice of all hearings of the
Board shall be given as follows:
(2)
Posting. Notice of such hearing shall be conspicuously
posted on the affected tract of land at least one week prior to the
hearing. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that
such notice is posted and remains posted until the hearing.
(3)
Persons given notice. Written notice shall be
given to the applicant and the Zoning Officer. Notice should be given
to the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and owners of record
of property abutting or directly across the street from the lot lines
of the subject property. Also, such notice shall be given to any other
person or group (including civic or community organizations) who has
made a written timely request for such notice. Any such notices should
be mailed or delivered by a Township representative to the last address
known to the Township. Such notice should be intended to be received
at least five days prior to the hearing date.
(4)
Adjacent municipalities. In any matter which
relates to a property which lies within 500 feet of the boundary of
another municipality, except boundaries separated by a perennial river,
and which the Township staff determines may have a significant impact
on that municipality, the Township staff should transmit to the offices
of the adjacent municipality a copy of the official notice of the
public hearing on such matter at least seven days prior to the hearing
date. Representatives of any adjacent municipality shall have the
right to appear and be heard at the public hearing.
(5)
Fees. The Board of Supervisors may, by resolution,
establish a reasonable fee schedule, based on cost, to be paid by
the applicant for any notice required by this ordinance and those
persons requesting any notice not required by this ordinance.
B.
Parties in hearings.
(1)
The parties to a hearing shall be the Township,
any person affected by the application who has made timely appearance
of record before the Board, and any other person including civic or
community organizations permitted to appear by the Board.
(2)
The Board shall have power to require that all
persons who wish to be considered parties enter appearances in writing
on forms provided by the Board for that purpose.
C.
Oaths and subpoenas. The chair of the Board or Hearing
Officer shall have power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas to
compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant
documents and papers, including witnesses and documents reasonably
needed by and requested by the parties.
D.
Representation by counsel. The parties shall have
the right to be represented by legal counsel and shall be afforded
the opportunity to respond and present evidence and argument and cross-examine
adverse witnesses on relevant issues.
E.
Evidence and record. Formal rules of evidence shall
not apply, but irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence
may be excluded. The Board or the hearing officer, as applicable,
shall keep a record of the proceedings as required by state law.
F.
Communications outside of hearings.
(1)
The Board shall not meet with, visit the site
with or directly communicate specifically on the matter with the applicant
or any officially protesting party or their representatives in connection
with any issue involved, except if opportunity is provided for the
applicant and any officially protesting party to participate.
(2)
The Board shall not take notice of any communication,
reports, staff memoranda or other materials unless the parties are
afforded an opportunity to examine and contest the material so noticed.
This restriction shall not apply to advice from the Board's solicitor.
G.
Advisory reviews. The Zoning Hearing Board may request
that the Planning Commission or Township Engineer provide an advisory
review on any matter before the Board. Such review may also be volunteered
by the Planning Commission.
H.
Initiation of hearings. A hearing required under this
ordinance shall be initiated within 60 days of the date of an applicant's
request for a hearing, unless the applicant has agreed in writing
to an extension of time. A request for a hearing by an applicant shall
not be accepted prior to submission of a duly filed application.
I.
Decision/findings.
(1)
The Board shall render a written decision or
make written findings (when no decision is called for) on each application
within 45 days after the last hearing on that application before the
Board, unless the applicant has agreed in writing to an extension
of time.
(2)
Where the application is contested or denied,
the decision shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions
based thereon, together with the reasons for such conclusions.
(3)
Any conclusion based on any provision of the
PA Municipalities Planning Code or of this ordinance shall contain
a reference to the provision relied on.
J.
Notice of decision. A copy of the final decision or
a copy of the findings (when no decision is called for), shall be
personally delivered or mailed to the applicant or his/her representative
or their last known address not later than the time limit established
by Section 907 of the PA Municipalities Planning Code.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10907.
A.
Board of Supervisors may amend, challenge or repeal
any or all portions of this ordinance on its own motion or upon agreeing
to hear a written request of any person, entity or the Planning Commission.
C.
Review of amendments.
(1)
In the case of an amendment other than that
prepared by or under the direction of the Planning Commission, the
Board of Supervisors shall submit each such amendment to the Planning
Commission at least 30 days prior to the hearing on such proposed
amendment and permit the Commission an opportunity to provide recommendations.
(2)
JPC review. The Township shall submit the proposed
amendment to the Joint Planning Commission (JPC) for recommendations
at least 30 days prior to the hearing on such proposed amendment.
No action shall be taken by the Board of Supervisors until any JPC
comments are received, unless 30 days pass without such comments being
received.
D.
Changes after a hearing. If, after any public hearing
held upon an amendment, the proposed amendment is revised or further
revised to include or exclude land previously not affected by it,
the Board of Supervisors shall hold another public hearing, pursuant
to public notice, before proceeding to vote on the amendment.
E.
Application for ordinance amendment. Any request for
amendment of the Zoning Ordinance (including supplement, change or
repeal) by any person or entity (other than the Township staff, Planning
Commission, Board of Supervisors or committee appointed by the Board
of Supervisors or under the direct oversight of such entity) shall
include the following:
(1)
A statement of why the change would be in the
best interests of the Township.
(2)
A statement addressing any adverse affects on
adjacent residences.
(3)
A statement addressing any major traffic access
or congestion concerns.
(4)
A map showing the proposed boundaries of any
proposed map changes, the existing zoning of the land and of adjacent
lands and the current uses of adjacent lots.
(5)
A statement explaining proposed extensions and
major improvements, if needed, of public water and sewer systems to
serve the land area.
(6)
An escrow account to fund actual costs of legal
advertisements and professional reviews of the proposed amendment.
F.
Traffic impacts of zoning amendments. The Planning
Commission or the Board of Supervisors may require an applicant for
a zoning amendment to fund a traffic impact study following standard
methods and completed by a qualified traffic engineer. Such a study
shall take into account the entire land area proposed for a change,
with an emphasis on the net projected traffic increases from the proposed
amendment compared to the existing zoning, based upon reasonable assumptions
about the intensity and type of development.
G.
Notification of proposed Zoning Map amendment. If
a Zoning Map amendment is requested by a private entity and is not
considered at the same public hearing as Zoning Map amendments proposed
by Township officials, then at least 10 days prior to the hearing
on the proposed change, the applicant shall send or have delivered,
in person, written notice of the proposed change including the hearing
date and time and a Township official to contact for more information.
Such notice shall be provided to all owners of record of all property
proposed to be rezoned (other than the applicant) and all property
directly abutting the land to be rezoned.
H.
Time guideline on reviewing amendment. If a zoning
amendment is properly requested in writing and submitted together
with any required fees to the Zoning Officer outside of the curative
amendment process, the Planning Commission should hold an initial
public meeting on such proposed amendment within 60 days of receiving
such request, unless the Commission determines at a regular meeting
that such request is not worthy of further consideration.
A.
Submittal. A landowner who desires to challenge on
substantive grounds the validity of this ordinance which prohibits
or restricts the use or development of land in which he has an interest
may submit a curative amendment to the Board of Supervisors with a
written request that this challenge and proposed amendment be heard
and decided as provided in the PA Municipalities Planning Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101
et seq.
B.
Curative fees. For a curative amendment request, the
applicant shall pay the Township all fees required under the applicable
Township fee schedule and, at a minimum, shall compensate the Township
for all actual expenses for legal advertising.
A.
Fee schedule. The Board of Supervisors has established
by resolution a schedule of fees and a collection procedure relating
to all applications filed pertaining to this ordinance. The fee schedule
may be based upon the type of application and the breadth of the proposed
development (such as acreage, numbers of lots and type of use) to
most accurately reflect the Township's actual costs.
B.
No application or appeal shall be considered filed
until all fees are paid.
See Sections 616 and 617 of the PA Municipalities
Planning Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Section 616 was repealed December
21, 1988, P.L. 1329, No. 170, § 59. For provisions regarding
enforcement notice, see 53 P.S. § 10616.1. Also, see 53
P.S. § 10617.
A.
Neither the approval nor the granting of any review,
issuance of permit or approval related to construction, activity within
the floodplain, site plan review, subdivision or land development
approval, erosion control, stormwater runoff, activity on steep slopes
or any other review or permit of this ordinance, by an officer, employee,
consultant or agency of the Township, shall constitute a representation,
guaranty or warranty of any kind by the Township, or its employees,
officials, consultants or agencies, of the practicality or safety
of any structure, use or subdivision and shall create no liability
upon, nor a cause of action against, such public body, official, consultant
or employee for any damage that may result pursuant thereto.
B.
If the Zoning Officer mistakenly issues a permit under
this ordinance, the Township shall not be liable for any later lawful
withdrawal of such permit for valid cause shown.
