Drucker v. ZHB, BORO. OF WLKNSBRG

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

The Borough of Wilkinsburg appeals from a decision of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County that reversed a decision of the Wilkinsburg Zoning Hearing Board denying the application of David Drucker (applicant) for a special use permit.

The general issue is whether the application met the ordinance standards for changing a nonconforming use to another equally or more appropriate nonconforming use.

The applicant owns a building consisting of five garages, internally separated by wire mesh, and a small storeroom. The building is located in an R-2 residential district…