Zoning Hearing Board

The Upper Darby Township Zoning Hearing Board held a meeting on August 25, 2026, to consider several zoning applications involving variances and special exceptions. Key procurement-related discussions included requests for relief from zoning requirements such as off-street parking, building height, side yard setbacks, and use variances for residential and commercial mixed-use developments. Notably, Savage Sisters Recovery Inc sought approval for a sober living home with a variance for reduced parking, which was granted with conditions including state background checks for residents. Another significant application involved SAM Investment LLC seeking to convert a garage into living space for a family member, which was approved with conditions restricting commercial use and requiring compliance with building codes. The largest project discussed was a proposed eight-story mixed-use building at 7315 Marshall Road, requiring multiple variances and special exceptions related to height, parking, setbacks, and landscaping. The board deferred a decision on this project pending further engineering studies and re-advertisement, scheduling a continuation for October 27, 2026. Public comments addressed concerns about parking, neighborhood impact, stormwater management, and community notification. The board emphasized the need for additional technical studies before final approval.