Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board, thorough the guidance of Chapter 330 of the Lansdowne Borough Code regulates the use of land and the construction and renovation of buildings in Lansdowne Borough in order to: 

Preserve and enhance Lansdowne's traditional small-town character, protect its historic resources, and revitalize its older areas; 

Promote and support good urban design that fosters a sense of place, pride of place, belonging, and accessibility for all members of the community;

Promote and support good urban design that encourages walkability and a vibrant street life;

Carry out the community development objectives listed in the community development objectives section 2 of this chapter and work towards achieving the vision set forth in the Borough of Lansdowne's Comprehensive Plan of 2005 known as the "Lansdowne and East Lansdowne Joint Comprehensive Plan";

Implement the Downtown District Redevelopment Plan of 2004;

Carry out the purpose and scope of Section 105 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, which authorizes the promotion and preservation of commonwealth historic resources; and

The five-member board is appointed for five year terms by the Borough Council.

Meetings

The Board meets at 7 p.m.on the 4th Wednesday of every month at:

Lansdowne Borough Hall
12 E Baltimore Avenue
Lansdowne, PA 19050