Rabenold v. Zoning Hearing Board

LAVELLE, P.J.,

— We are asked to decide in this case whether the Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Palmerton correctly permitted a crematory on the main street of the Borough of Palmerton next to Campton’s Funeral Home, and if not, should the crematory facility, which is now in place, be permitted under a vested rights theory.

Intervenors, Arthur R. Schisler and Fannie A. Schisler currently own the property at 517-519 Delaware Avenue in the Borough of Palmerton as well as the adjoining Campion Funeral Home property at 525 Delaware. Fannie A. Schisler is also the sole shareholder of…