The purpose of this chapter is to protect the general welfare
of the community by regulating the demolition of structures on property
not reviewed by the Historical Architectural Review Board.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COUNCIL
The governing body of Bellefonte Borough.
DEMOLITION
The act of dismantling, destroying, weakening or removing
a structure to a point that it can no longer stand without support,
is left in ruin, or is taken down to the ground by the use of heavy
equipment.
[Amended 12-16-2002 by Ord. No. 1178]
A. Applications for demolition shall be obtained from the Borough offices
and shall be on a form prescribed by Council. Changes may be made
from time to time in both form and content of such applications.
B. Upon receipt of the completed application, fees, as established by
resolution of Borough Council, shall apply.
C. The Borough Manager shall place the application on the Council agenda
for review and comment. If Council deems it to be necessary, it may
require the Borough Engineer to review the application.
D. If review by the Borough Engineer is required by Council, an engineer
review fee shall be paid by the applicant at the time of review. The
amount of the fee will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
E. Within 45 days of receipt of the application, Council shall make
a decision to grant or deny the permit for demolition, and notice
thereof shall be given to the applicant.
F. If Council approves the application for a demolition permit, the
Building Code Official may issue the permit after all related fees
have been paid. If the application is denied, Council or its agent
shall give written notice to the applicant within five days after
the decision. Any party aggrieved by Council's decision may appeal
to the Court of Common Pleas of Centre County.