Commonwealth, Richland Township v. Hellerman

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

Appellants, Earl- H. Hellerman, Sr., and Prodex, Inc., were convicted in summary proceedings of violating certain provisions of the Richland Township Zoning Ordinance of 1972. Richland Township is a part of Bucks County. - '

Prior to the enactment of the township’s zoning ordinance in 1972, appellants used part of a-leased lot for their metal fabrication operation. The lot-is located on the south side of Cherry Road and extends southward along Nice Street, which is perpendicular to Cherry Road.

Appellant’s industrial use became' a legal nonconforming use under the 1972…