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Please take notice that the Zoning Hearing Board of Lower Makefield Township will conduct a meeting on Tuesday January 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. to hear the following appeals. The public may participate virtually by Zoom or in person at the Township Building. Information on how to participate will be posted on the Township website at https://www.lmt.org/government/boards-commissions/zoning-hearing-board/ Z-25-50 Randall/St. Ignatius for the property located at 999 Reading Ave, Yardley, PA 19067, Tax Parcel #20-035-006. Applicant is requesting a use variance from Township Ordinance 200-83F(2) to install an electronic message center (flashing sign) where flashing signs are not permitted in the R-2 (Residential Medium Density) zoning district. Township Ordinance 200-84A(4) to place an illuminated sign where only non-illuminated signs are permitted (one 36 sq ft illuminated sign on an existing sign where only non-illuminated signs not to exceed 24 sq ft are permitted). Z-25-51 Murphy/DeLuca for the property located at 71 Manor Lane South, Yardley, PA 19067, Tax Parcel #20-046-095. Applicant is requesting a variance from Township Ordinances 200-51.B.(1), 200-52.B(1), 200-55.B.(2)(b), and 200-56.B., to allow construction of a single-family detached dwelling within the floodplain district. Township Ordinance 200-56.H., to allow construction of a single-family detached dwelling within the floodplain where this would otherwise not be permitted. Township Ordinance 200-58.B.(2), to allow reconstruction to an existing structure within the floodplain to more than 50% or its current market value. Township Ordinance 200-86.B.(1), to allow reconstruction of an existing nonconforming structure which would increase the dimensional nonconformity. Applicant is requesting a special exception for reconstruction of a nonconforming structure which would lead to a 50% increase in volume or area from the existing nonconforming structure (200-86.B.(3)(b)) in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 200-98 of the Lower Makefield Township Zoning Ordinance. Township Ordinance 200-56.C.(1), to allow the use of fill. The Applicant qualifies for a variance pursuant to § 200-59 and satisfies the conditions under § 200-56.C.(1)(a) through (g). Township Ordinance 200-22 to permit a rear yard setback of 27.0 feet whereas a minimum of 45 foot rear yard setback would otherwise be required. Township Ordinance 200-23B to permit an impervious surface ratio of 37.9% from 28.2% where 29% would otherwise be permitted. Z-25-52 Bohn/Stocking for the property located at 1066 Randolph Drive, Yardley, PA 19067, Tax Parcel #20-059-004. Applicant is requesting a variance from Township Ordinance 200-23B to build a 442 sq ft addition which would increase the impervious surface from the existing 18% to 20.7% where 18% is allowable. Adv - Jan 4, 11 -1a