Grandpa's $24,700 backyard coaster triggers zoning fight
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A Pennsylvania resident faces a zoning dispute after building a private roller coaster in his backyard.
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- Michael Chorba built a private roller coaster in his backyard to restore vintage amusement rides for his grandchildren.
- Local zoning authorities in Mount Pleasant Township rejected his permit request because the municipal code does not explicitly allow such structures.
- The zoning board failed to reach a decision on his requested variance after a tie vote.
- The matter is currently under legal appeal to determine if the private attraction can remain on the property.
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- Future hearing of the Mount Pleasant Township zoning board
- Outcome of the ongoing court appeal
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Michael Chorba
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“It’s a small township. They’ve never dealt with anything like this before”
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…on lighting. The project is now at the centre of a dispute in Mount Pleasant Township because local zoning rules do not specifically allow such a structure. Chorba said the situation is unusual for the small township. “ It’s a small township. They’ve never dealt with anything like this before ,” he said as quoted by Centre Daily Times. The dispute comes after years of Chorba building and restoring attractions on his property. He said he had worked on the go-kart track for 25 years with the help of friends…
“You’re really creating wholesome fun for the kids, instead of keeping them stuck inside on electronics all day”
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…approved,” Sanders said. Chorba says it is a family playground For Chorba, the roller coaster is not meant to become a public amusement park. He said the attraction is intended only for his family and grandchildren. “ You’re really creating wholesome fun for the kids, instead of keeping them stuck inside on electronics all day ,” Chorba said. The coaster is still being restored. Chorba and his family were waiting for new lap bars to complete the project. He said removing the ride would be particularly difficult for his youngest granddaughter,…
Ed Sanders
zoning officer
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“Not too many municipalities will include a roller coaster or amusement park rides, especially not in rural Pennsylvania. Something out of the ordinary would have to happen”
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…structures that are not explicitly permitted. Because the municipal code does not specifically mention roller coasters, the township had to consider whether the attraction could legally remain on the property. “ Not too many municipalities will include a roller coaster or amusement park rides, especially not in rural Pennsylvania. Something out of the ordinary would have to happen ,” Sanders said. Sanders noticed the roller coaster last spring and advised Chorba to apply for a zoning permit. As expected, the permit was rejected, after which Chorba was advised to seek a variance. The variance…
“It had to be denied because it couldn’t be approved”
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…Sanders said. That left two members to decide the request. One member moved to approve the roller coaster, but the other did not second the motion. Without the required second, the request could not move forward. “ It had to be denied because it couldn’t be approved ,” Sanders said. Chorba says it is a family playground For Chorba, the roller coaster is not meant to become a public amusement park. He said the attraction is intended only for his family and grandchildren. “You’re…
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NamedUnited States · Allan Herschell Company · Pennsylvania · Centre Daily Times · Ed Sanders · Michael Chorba · Mount Pleasant Township
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