Township of Patterson, PA Article XI Variances

§ 167-52 Recommendation to grant variance.

A. Where the Planning Commission finds that extraordinary hardship may result from strict enforcement or compliance with this chapter, it may recommend to the Board of Commissioners that a variance be granted, that substantial justice be done and the public interest secured; provided that such variance will not have the effect of nullifying the interest and purpose of the Patterson Township Comprehensive Plan and of this chapter.

B. The Planning Commission's recommendations relative to the granting of modification shall be considered conditional and shall be subject to approval or disapproval by the Board of Commissioners.

§ 167-53 Granting of variance.

Where the Board of Commissioners finds that extraordinary hardship may result from strict enforcement or compliance with this chapter, it may grant a variance to this chapter, provided it shall require such conditions as will in its judgment substantially secure the interests and objectives of the standards or requirements so varied or modified and as will fulfill the purpose and intent of this chapter.