A nonconforming use can be expanded as of right when the nonconformity is not increased. However, a new structure entirely different from the nonconforming use cannot be constructed without obtaining a variance.
Narberth JKST Tennis Club, Inc. v. Narberth Borough Zoning Hearing Board, (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2007).
A dimensional variance is proper in rebuilding or replacement projects to prevent the extinguishment of a non-conforming use.
Robertson v. Henry Clay Township Hearing Bd., 911 A.2d 207 (Pa. Cmwlth. Ct. 2006).
Finn v. Zoning Hearing Board of Beaver Borough,
869 A.2d 1124 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2005)
Simonitis v. Zoning Hearing Bd. of Swoyersville Borough,
865 A.2d 284 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2005)
Lench v. ZHB of Adjustments of the City of Pittsburgh
852 A.2d 442 (Pa. Cmwlth 2004).
Shaner v. Schuylkill County Zoning Hearing Board
859 A.2d 859 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2004)
Zitelli v. ZHB of the Borough of Munhall
850 A.2d 769 (Pa. Cmwlth 2004)