Crossing Vineyards & Winery v. Zoning Hearing Bd. of Upper Makefield Twp., 47 A.3d 1283 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2012)

(winery granted agricultural and agricultural sales permits; township passed new ordinance limiting outdoor events at wineries to fewer than 24 events and all events were required to end by 10 p.m.; winery had been holding more than 100 special events prior to enactment of ordinance and sought nonconforming use status for continuation of events outside new ordinance limits; zoning board held uses were not permitted under zoning classifications, so events were not legal at time they were held and not eligible for non-conforming use privileges; winery appealed zoning board decision holding prior special events were nonconforming uses; on appeal, court affirmed board’s opinion).