NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
TINICUM TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD
Notice is given that the Tinicum Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 8, 2026 to hear the application of Thomas Lynch, owner of a property located on 102 Ridge Valley Road , Tinicum Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The subject property is identified as Bucks County Tax Map Parcel No. 44-014-041-001 and is located in the RA-Residential Agricultural District. The Applicant seeks request for appeal from Zoning Determination dated September 30, 2025 finding that the proposed use of the Property is an A4 Kennel and, therefore, denying Applicant’s request to permit an animal rescue operation on the Property. In the alternative, the Applicant requests for variances from the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance: 1) Section 706.A(A4)(1) - to permit an animal shelter on a minimum lot size less than five (5) acres; and 2) Section 706.A(A4)(2) to permit outdoor fenced areas for dogs located less than 200 feet from the lot line.
The hearing will be held in the Tinicum Township Municipal Building located at 163 Municipal Road, Pipersville, Pennsylvania. This notice is pursuant to Article XIV of the Tinicum Township Zoning Ordinance and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. Any interested person may attend the hearing and seek party status or offer public comment. Any interested person may schedule an appointment to inspect the application and any plans relating to the application during regular office hours at the Tinicum Township Municipal Building located at 163 Municipal Road, Pipersville, PA, by calling (610) 294-9154. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.
TINICUM TOWNSHIP
ZONING HEARING BOARD
163 Municipal Road
Pipersville, Pa.