Township of Middletown v. Zoning Hearing Board

SMITH, Judge.

The Township of Middletown (Township) appeals from the order of the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County affirming the Zoning Hearing Board of Middletown Township’s (Board) grant of a variance to George and Janet McVeigh (the McVeighs). The question on appeal is whether the' Board abused its discretion by granting a de minim-is variance to the McVeighs where the proposed addition extended beyond the maximum building coverage permitted under the zoning ordinance by 167 square feet (6.76%).

In December 1991, the McVeighs filed an application seeking a variance to add a 21’ x 23’…