Impervious Surface and Property Variance Compliance
Bristol Township
Summary
The board addressed property variance requests involving excessive impervious surface coverage from driveways, sheds, pools, and patios. Homeowners were advised on strict lot coverage limits and stormwater management requirements.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly to the township.
Property owners seeking flexibility in property improvements.
Adjacent property owners if drainage or stormwater runoff issues arise from unmanaged impervious surfaces.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Zoning Hearing Board (Regular) - Jun 8, 2026
Several homeowners came before the board seeking variances after completing paving or construction work without proper permits. The board approved most after reviewing stormwater management, but cracked down on unpermitted driveway expansions.
Zoning Hearing Board (Regular) - Apr 13, 2026
The zoning board cracked down on property modifications built without permits, denying variances for an unpermitted place of worship and enclosed structures that violated residential building codes.
Zoning Hearing Board (Regular) - Mar 9, 2026
A developer requested major setback and coverage variances to build a home on a tiny lot heavily impacted by an old PennDOT highway easement, but the board ultimately voted down the project.
Zoning Hearing Board (Regular) - Feb 9, 2026
The board addressed property variance requests involving excessive impervious surface coverage from driveways, sheds, pools, and patios. Homeowners were advised on strict lot coverage limits and stormwater management requirements.
Related development
Arena Driveway Variance
Involves minor alterations to residential lot coverage, which was continued for plan revisions.
Senador Place of Worship & Structures
Denied due to unpermitted building work, safety questions, and parking limitations.
Teelan Driveway & Walkway
Denial leaves the property status quo, potentially requiring removal of improvements.
Arena Shed & Garage
Application was continued to the July meeting.
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