NOTICE
The Zoning Hearing Board of Doylestown Township, Bucks County, PA, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM, at the Doylestown Township Building, 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA, to consider the application of Robert & Melanie Spratt, regarding Tax Parcel No. 09-004-042, which is located at 1423 Ferry Road, in the R-1, Residential Zoning District of Doylestown Township. Applicants seek to construct an Accessory Family Apartment (Use H(12)(b)), in a separate building from the principal residential building, on the subject site. In order to facilitate the use, Applicant seeks the following relief from the Doylestown Township Zoning Ordinance (“Ordinance”): (1) a special exception pursuant to §175-37(b) to utilize the proposed accessory structure for an H12 Accessory Family Apartment use; (2) a variance from §175-16(H)(12)(b), to permit the proposed Accessory Family Apartment to be located in a separate building rather than being attached to the existing single-family dwelling; and, (3) a variance from §175-38, to permit an impervious coverage ratio greater than 20%. Materials regarding this application may be examined at the Doylestown Township Building during normal business hours and on the date, time and place of the hearing.
ZONING HEARING BOARD
OF DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP
William J. Lahr, III
Samuel D. Costanzo
Richard Gaver
Thomas E. Panzer, Esquire
Solicitor
High Swartz LLP
116 E. Court Street
Doylestown, PA 18901