Scott v. City of Philadelphia, Zoning Board of Adjustment

OPINION

Justice BAER.

FT Holdings, L.P., (hereafter, FT) sought and obtained variances from the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment (hereafter, the Board) following a proceeding at which counsel for John Scott (Objector) protested against the requested variances. When Objector appealed the grant of variances to the trial court, FT responded by challenging Objector’s standing. The trial court agreed with FT that Objector lacked standing to appeal, and quashed his appeal without considering the merits. Objector further appealed, and the Commonwealth Court held that FT waived its challenge to…