Neighbors and objectors be alert: township does not lose all jurisdiction over a parcel of land when a land use appeal is filed *

USA - September 19 2012
In the development of real estate in Pennsylvania, it is common for neighbors and/ or residents in close proximity to a project to participate in the public process on the land development application.

Township’s condemnation of property to allow for expansion of charter school invalidated by Commonwealth Court *

USA - June 21 2012
Under the provisions of the Second Class Township Code, 53 P.S. Section 65101, et seq., a township is given the authority to condemn land for a recreational purpose.

Sign of the times? Property owner cooked by borough’s sign regulations *

USA - August 8 2011
When a business or property owner is seeking to install a new business sign or update an existing or outdated sign, it is extremely important to review the local sign regulations applicable to the property and determine the usual interpretation of those provisions by the zoning official of the municipality.