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Detwiler
Salford Township- HOUSE ON WEIRD LOT- ZONING
Use vs. Non-Use Variance
1. Unique physical circumstances (not suitable for house)
-Must relate to condition of land - not to identity of owner of land
2. Hardship (property would be valueless)
-No possibility that property can be developed in strict conformity with provisions of zoning ordinance
-Therefore, variance necessary to enable reasonable use of property
3. Not self-inflicted injury (already possessed land for long time)
4. Will not have adverse impact on “public welfare” (not a big deal for the historic house people-setback etc)
WANT TO STAY DOMINANT AND NOT BECOME RESIDUAL
Use vs. Non-Use Variance
1. Unique physical circumstances (not suitable for house)
-Must relate to condition of land - not to identity of owner of land
2. Hardship (property would be valueless)
-No possibility that property can be developed in strict conformity with provisions of zoning ordinance
-Therefore, variance necessary to enable reasonable use of property
3. Not self-inflicted injury (already possessed land for long time)
4. Will not have adverse impact on “public welfare” (not a big deal for the historic house people-setback etc)
WANT TO STAY DOMINANT AND NOT BECOME RESIDUAL
