Repko v. Zoning Hearing Board

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Richard and Dianne Repko and other neighboring residents (objectors) appeal an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Westmoreland County which affirmed a decision of the Greensburg Zoning Hearing Board granting Womens Services of Westmoreland County (Womens Services) a special exception to permit reno*274vation and use of a dwelling, in an R-2 (general residential) District, as a shelter for victims of domestic violence, with five living units and administrative offices. The shelter would provide temporary housing, counseling and support services for abused women and their…