A zoning appeal by Quiet Hills Lavender Farm has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Aquashicola Fire Company.

It was announced at last week’s board of supervisors meeting that the hearing would not be held on its previously agreed to date of Sept. 10.

The continued hearing is on Christopher and Sheri Anthony’s request to use their property at 1995 Hemlock St. for agritourism.

Only Chris Anthony testified during the zoning appeal by Quiet Hills Lavender Farm, and for the second time in less than a month, the hearing was again delayed.

The dispute involves a building approved for agricultural use that township officials say has been expanded for public use without proper permits.

The Anthonys argue agritourism is allowed in the zoning district and are appealing a Jan. 29 permit denial.

Zoning officer Duane Dellecker said the couple was issued a permit for a storage building but the use has since “morphed into extended uses” without approval.

The Anthonys say they were told they needed a land development plan but have heard nothing further. Township officials insist no septic permit was denied and no plan has been submitted.

The Anthonys’ attorney, Susan Bucknum, also challenged a township planning commission memo opposing the appeal, arguing it violated the Sunshine Act and overstepped its authority.

The farm, once used for religious retreats, was purchased by the couple in 2015.

Chris Anthony said an application was made to construct a 40-foot by 80-foot pole barn, which has since been constructed.

The primary use for the building would be agricultural, which is a permitted use in a rural conservation district.

Anthony said they have about 7,000 plants on the farm.

He said they already offer farm tours to guests. Other uses they would consider in addition to crafting classes, yoga, religious retreats, business meetings, birthday parties, anniversary parties, graduation ceremonies and weddings.

Anthony said they have conducted crafting classes, yoga, picnics and photography sessions in the lavender fields.

People who need to use restrooms are shuttled to the main building.

He said they have partnered with several local businesses that use some of their lavender products at their businesses.