Legal Opinion
Association of Concerned Citizens v. Butler Township Board of Supervisors
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided September 24, 1990No. 2386 C.D. 1989PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DOYLE, Judge.
The Association of Concerned Citizens of Butler Valley (Citizens) appeals an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County which affirmed the decision of the Butler Township Board of Supervisors (Supervisors) to amend the Butler Township Zoning Ordinance.
Although no findings were made below, the following facts appear not to be in dispute. Clyde Sumner has owned real estate in Butler Township since 1962. He acquired the real estate prior to the enactment of the original zoning ordinance in 1964. In 1964, the real estate was zoned industrial; however, in 1984, the Township…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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