Land Use & Zoning
A Pennsylvania property owner who believes a zoning ordinance has deprived their property of all economically viable use should first appeal to the:
APennsylvania Supreme Court
BLocal Zoning Hearing Board and then the Court of Common Pleas✓ Correct
CPREC for license determination
DPennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Explanation
Constitutional challenges to zoning ordinances in Pennsylvania are typically raised through the Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) process first, then appealed to the Court of Common Pleas. Some challenges may bypass the ZHB under Pennsylvania substantive due process and takings doctrine, but the local administrative process is usually the first step.
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