Upper Darby Township Zoning Hearing Board Meeting July 28, 2026

The Upper Darby Township Zoning Hearing Board held a meeting on July 28, 2026, to consider several zoning applications involving property use and variances. Key procurement-related discussions included requests for extensions of previously granted relief for a self-storage facility, approval of warehouse and grocery store use with parking considerations, and multiple residential property variances such as shed placement and driveway extension. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a proposed senior multifamily housing development with 36 units, where detailed testimony was given regarding parking demand, traffic impact, building design, and resident demographics. The board heard extensive public and party comments expressing concerns about parking shortages, traffic congestion, neighborhood character, and the suitability of the proposed senior housing. The applicant presented expert traffic and architectural testimony supporting the project, including a parking study and plans for buffers and compliance with stormwater regulations. The board took motions to approve several variances and relief requests, with formal written decisions to follow within 45 days. The senior housing project remains under deliberation with noted community opposition and discussion of potential conditions such as prohibiting resident vehicle ownership to mitigate parking impacts.