Our group is engaged in formal legal proceedings to challenge zoning decisions and the conduct of borough officials. This page provides a plain language summary of where each matter stands.
| Project | Docket | Status | Next Date | Key Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlay Ordinance (Ord 04-2025) Appeal | 2025-CV-10325 | 🟡 Active - Motion to dismiss appeal DENIED by the court. | Zoning ordinance improperly enacted | |
| Archbald I Appeal on Conditional Use Denial Decision by Borough Council | 2026-CV-02773 | 🟡 Active - Filed | August 7, 2026 | |
| Hearing for Archbald I to provide argument why the Objector/Housing Authority should not be granted intervention | Archbald I asserts that the MPC deems their application approved due to unmet requirements and is asking the court to overturn council’s denial. | |||
| Objector’s Appeal of Archbald I’s Assertion of Deemed Approval of their Application | 2026-CV-03571 | 🟡 Active - Filed | September 1, 2026 | |
| Hearing to provide argument as to why the Housing Authority should not be granted their intervention | Archbald I claimed their application was deemed approved by MPC and has taken procedural steps acting on that assertion while a denial sits on record by Borough Council. |
We have filed a formal appeal of the data center overlay zoning ordinance adopted by borough council. Our position is that the ordinance was improperly developed and enacted, with developer interests shaping the process in ways that excluded meaningful public participation.
We have submitted a formal petition to borough council demanding the resignation or removal of key officials whose conduct we believe has failed the public interest. The petition was presented at a borough council meeting on [date].
Overlay Ordinance 04-2025 Appeal
Archbald I Application Denial Appeal (26-02773)
Objector Appeal of Archbald I Application Deemed Approval Assertion (26-03571)