Quality Food Markets, Inc. v. Zoning Hearing Board

Opinion by

Judge Blatt,

Quality Food Markets, Inc. (appellant) appeals from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lebanon County which upheld a refusal by the Zoning Board of South Lebanon Township (Board) of the appellant’s request for a special exception.

The appellant owns a tract of land in South Lebanon Township on which there is a small convenience-type grocery store. Desiring to install self-service gasoline pumps on the property, the appellant sought a special exception pursuant to the existing zoning ordinance. After the Zoning Hearing Officer of South Lebanon Township denied the…