[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Coudersport 12-24-2011 by Ord. No. 603. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
Prior to any scavenging, reclamation or demolition of any building
or structure in the Borough of Coudersport, a permit shall be required.
Any request for a permit shall include the following:
A.
Full name, address, phone number and e-mail address of the property
owner;
B.
Exact location of the building or structure for which the permit
is requested;
C.
A detailed description of exactly what changes to the structure are
desired to be made and precisely how each such change will be accomplished
in a manner which will protect the health, safety and welfare of the
residents of the Borough of Coudersport;
D.
If any fixtures, portions or contents of the building are going to
be removed, a statement describing in detail which portions of the
building shall be removed (including a statement as to what percentage
by weight and by volume and by value of the entire building is being
removed) and to whom they are being sold and the use to be made of
such portions;
E.
If all or any portion of the building or structure is to be demolished,
a statement that all demolition waste shall be delivered to the Potter
County Solid Waste Authority;
F.
If any building is proposed to be partially or completely scavenged,
reclaimed or destroyed, the request for a permit shall contain a detailed
plan addressing how all dust, contaminants and debris will be prevented
from escape into the environment and shall address any and all disconnections
or disruptions or any and all utilities;
G.
If any building is proposed to be partially or completely scavenged,
reclaimed or destroyed, the request for a permit shall contain a detailed
plan addressing how the building will remain safe, secure and structurally
sound during the entire process;
H.
If any building is proposed to be partially or completely scavenged,
reclaimed or destroyed, the request for a permit shall contain a detailed
plan addressing how long the entire process will take and shall include
a timetable for each activity proposed and shall also include a statement
of the likely potential future value of the building and use which
may be made of the building which has been partially but not completely
scavenged, reclaimed or destroyed.
If any building or structure is proposed to be scavenged or
reclaimed by removing more than 30% of the building whether measured
by either volume or by weight or value, in such event a permit shall
only issue which requires the complete demolition of the building
or structure and filling of any foundation to form a flat building
lot which shall be reseeded with grass or other suitable covering.
A.
If any building or structure is proposed to be scavenged or reclaimed
or destroyed such activities shall be conducted in a manner to minimize
to the greatest extent possible all dust, contaminants and debris
from escaping into the environment and shall minimize all disconnections
or disruptions or any and all utilities.
B.
If any building or structure is proposed to be scavenged or reclaimed
or destroyed such activities shall be conducted in a manner to minimize
to the greatest extent possible disruption of the structural integrity
of the building and shall be conducted to the greatest extent possible
in a safe, workmanlike and reasonable manner.
C.
If any building or structure is proposed to be scavenged or reclaimed
or destroyed such activities shall be conducted in a manner to minimize
to the greatest extent possible the remaining structure from becoming
unsafe, an attractive nuisance, a fire hazard or a blight upon the
community.
D.
If any building or structure is proposed to be scavenged or reclaimed
or destroyed such activities shall be conducted in a manner to minimize
to the greatest extent possible noise, disruption to neighboring property
owners or residents, or a devaluation of the property values in the
area near the building or structure.
A.
Unless otherwise set forth in the permit granting the right to scavenge,
reclaim or destroy a building or structure, all activities shall be
completed within six months from the date of the granting of the permit;
and after completion of such activities, such building or structure
(or lot where such building or structure was previously situate) shall
be placed in a safe, secure, orderly and attractive condition, and
no demolition waste or other solid waste shall be stored upon the
premises.
B.
The owner of the building or structure shall notify the Borough of
Coudersport upon the completion of any permitted activity under this
chapter, and the Borough of Coudersport shall have the right to conduct
a final inspection of both the interior and exterior of the building
or structure and may document its condition by photographs or video
recordings.
Any building which has more than 30% or its weight, volume or
value removed or deteriorated is hereby declared to be a dangerous
building which must be demolished.
Any person, firm or corporation who or which shall violate any
provision of this chapter shall, upon his or its conviction, pay a
fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 or undergo imprisonment
for a term not greater than 90 days, or both. Each day that a violation
of this chapter exists shall constitute a separate violation of this
chapter.
Any person aggrieved by a denial of a permit requested under
this chapter may seek an appeal to the Borough Council of Coudersport
under the provisions of the Local Agency Law as set forth in 2 Pa.C.S.A.
§ 551 et seq. and may thereafter seek a further appeal to
the Court of Common Pleas of Potter County under the provisions of
the Local Agency Law as set forth in 2 Pa.C.S.A. § 551 et
seq.
Residential structures and ancillary residential structures
(such as garages, shed, etc.) are hereby exempt from this chapter
provided all of the following conditions are fulfilled by the property
owners:
A.
Each structure which is otherwise subject to the Ordinance is less
than 3,000 square feet as measured by the outside perimeter of the
structure's footprint with all floors being included in the square
footage computation.
B.
Prior to any scavenging, reclamation or demolition of any such structure, the property owner shall obtain a permit from the Borough of Coudersport, and the request for the permit shall specifically provide the information specified in § 118-1A and B of this chapter together with proof that the structure is subject to said exemption.
C.
The Borough of Coudersport reserves the right to place appropriate
conditions and restrictions on any permit which is issued.
