Residents who hope to build a home within the floodplain of the Poquessing Creek will discuss the issue with the Zoning Hearing Board at tonight's meeting.

Kevin DiPaolo is seeking a variance that would allow the construction of a single family dwelling in floodplain and wetland buffer on Century Lane, according to the board's agenda. The township's municipal code says that construction is not permitted in the floodplain or within 50 feet of wetland buffer, which is explained in more detail in the appeal PDF.

Additionally, the Zoning Hearing Board will discuss five other appeals.

• Ruslan Protas hopes to get a variance for a rear yard setback and parking for storage at 4515 Old Lincoln Hwy.
• Peter and Elena Pshenitsyna seek a variance for a front yard setback at 4322 Linden Ave.
• Raymond T. Risich requests an increase from 25 percent to 88 percent to build a shed at 767 Kings Ln.
• Paul Turchi seeks a variance for lot area to build a home at 2219 Ogden Ave.
• Golden Petroleum, Inc. wants to convert an existing service station into a convenience store at 2506 Lincoln Hwy.

The Zoning Hearing Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Bensalem Municipal Building at 2400 Byberry Rd. Click here to view the full agenda.