Riegel v. Upper Saucon Township

DAVISON, J.,

This case is before the court on plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment for a writ of mandamus to compel defendants to grant a variance hearing to plaintiff who seeks a sign permit for a proposed nonconforming commercial sign.

On April 22, 1977, the zoning officer of Upper Saucon Township refused plaintiff’s application for a sign on the ground that it did not comply with the provisions of the Upper Saucon Township sign ordinance. Plaintiff sought a variance from the provisions and requested a hearing. He was then informed that there was no appeal process available under the…