A.Z.J.Z., Inc. v. Township of Springfield

Opinion by

Judge Blatt,

The Township of Springfield and its officials (Township) appeal to this Court from a decision of the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County ordering that a use variance and zoning permit be issued to A.Z.J.Z., Inc. (Appellee).

The Appellee requested a variance to construct a four by nine foot Fotomat kiosk on its property.1 Subsequent to a denial by the Township’s Zoning Officer, the Springfield Township Zoning Hearing Board (Board) held a hearing on May 27, 1976, and, on June 25, 1976, less than 45 days later, sent the Appellee a “notice” that it had denied the…