McKown v. Board of Supervisors

I dissent. The issue crucial to the instant appeal is whether a mobilehome park is a legitimate and recognized use for which a place must be provided in all zoning ordinances. Although the term “mobilehome park” is defined in the Municipalities Planning Code,1 and the Commonwealth Court has accepted mobilehome parks as a legitimate use, this Court has not heretofore addressed the issue.2

I am of the opinion that the issue presented is of such importance and capable of recurrence that it should not be addressed by a mere per curiam affirmance.

The Commonwealth Court in the seminal case of East…