Zoning Hearing Board The Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) is a quasi-judicial body that hears and renders decisions regarding specific types of land use actions. The ZHB functions like a court, although formal court procedures are not necessarily required. The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) provides a specific set of rules that must be followed by the ZHB (ZHB Procedures). The Zoning Hearing Board of the City of Erie consists of a five member body comprised of City residents. Board members are appointed by City Council. Appointments are for five (5) year terms. Powers and Duties The Zoning Hearing Board is authorized to conduct hearings and render decisions in specific areas of review including: Applications for a variance (from a specific zoning ordinance requirement) Applications for a use by special exception Appeal from a Zoning Officer’s determination Substantive challenges to the validity of any land use ordinance Learn more at https://cityof.erie.pa.us/zoning-hearing-board/
Zoning Hearing Board
Series starts: Tue, Jan 11, 6:00PM - 8:00PM GMT
Organized by City Zoom Administrator
Free
ZHB functions in a quasi-judicial capacity; Board members must maintain impartiality in matters that may come before it for adjudication and
Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) is a quasi-judicial body that hears and renders decisions regarding specific types of land use actions. The ZHB functions like a court, although formal court procedures are not necessarily required. The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) provides a specific set of rules that must be followed by the ZHB (ZHB Procedures).
The Zoning Hearing Board of the City of Erie consists of a five member body comprised of City residents. Board members are appointed by City Council. Appointments are for five (5) year terms.
Powers and Duties
The Zoning Hearing Board is authorized to conduct hearings and render decisions in specific areas of review including:
Applications for a variance (from a specific zoning ordinance requirement)
Applications for a use by special exception
Appeal from a Zoning Officer’s determination
Substantive challenges to the validity of any land use ordinance
Learn more at https://cityof.erie.pa.us/zoning-hearing-board/