Analyzing whether a proposed use is sufficiently similar to the previous non-conforming use
Jay-Lee, Inc. v. The Municipality of Kingston Zoning Hearing Board, 799 A.2d 923
Nonconformities
Bernotas v. Zoning Hearing Board, Pa. Commw. (2013)
Lesser standard of hardship required for dimensional variances involving nonconforming use.
Bernotas v. Zoning Hearing Bd., 68 A.3d 1042 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2013).
Loduca v. ZHB of the Borough of Danville (2000)
NON-CONFORMING USE: SIGNS
Loduca v. ZHB of the Borough of Danville, 45 D& C 4th, 414 (Montour C.C.P., February 23, 2000)
Falkler v. Lower Windsor Township Zoning Hearing Board, Pa. Commw. (2010)
Void ab inito doctrine does not apply to the issuance of a certificate of nonconformity.
Falkler v. Lower Windsor Twp. Zoning Hearing Bd., 988 A.2d 764 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2010).
Narberth JKST Tennis Club, Inc. v. Narberth Borough Zoning Hearing Board, Pa. Commw. (2007)
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).
Robertson v. Henry Clay Township Hearing Board, Pa. Commw. (2006)
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, Pa. Commw. (2005)
Finn v. Zoning Hearing Board of Beaver Borough,
869 A.2d 1124 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2005)