Gennimi v. Township of Stroud

WALLACH MILLER, J.,

On appeal is the revocation of a building permit to appellant, Joseph L. Gennimi by the zoning officer of Stroud Township and whether Gennimi had a “vested right” to the zoning permit.

The facts in this case are convoluted. In 2000, Gennimi purchased a tract of land (Property) located in Stroud Township. The land consists of two acres, and at the time of purchase had an unexpired septic permit for an above-ground septic system which was issued to the previous owners on April 23, 1998. On December 15, 2000, Gennimi was granted a zoning permit by Zoning Officer Ernest Staples…