Pennsylvania George Junior Republic v. Zoning Hearing Board

Opinion by

Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

The Pennsylvania George Junior Republic (Applicant), a non-profit corporation, appeals an order of the Court of Common Pleas affirming a refusal by the Zoning Hearing Board of Coolspring Township (Board) to grant a building permit.

Applicant is an institution to which juvenile offenders and unmanageable boys are, sent pursuant to court order. Applicant’s headquarters.are located in. *153Grove City, Mercer County. It is the desire of Applicant to establish a home on its property in Coolspring Township. On February 21,1976, the zoning officer of Coolspring Township…