Zoning Hearing Board v. Grace Building Co.

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

•' This zoning appeal by landowner Grace Building Co., Inc. involves an application to build a single-family, dwelling on a lot which is too small under the present zoning of Bensalem Township in Bucks County, but which had been held in ownership separate from that of neighboring properties before the original adoption of zoning.

The Bensalem Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance) was first enacted in 1954, at which time the lot in question had been long owned by a Patrick McGonagle wholly sepárate from the ownership of any adjoining premises.

The lot, located in an R-2 Residence…