[Res. 2004-R-9, 6/23/2004, Part 1]
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A Building Code Board of Appeals (hereinafter "Appeals Board") is hereby established in conformity with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, Act 45 of 1999, 35 P.S. §§ 7210.101-7210.1103; § 501. (c) and 34 Pa. Code § 403.121. The Appeals Board shall hear and rule on appeals, requests for variances and requests for extensions of time under the Uniform Construction Code, as adopted by Newtown Township.
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An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of Act 45 - Uniform Construction Code as adopted by Newtown Township, has been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of Act 45 - Uniform Construction Code, as adopted by Newtown Township, do not fully apply or an equivalent form of construction is to be utilized.
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The UCC Board of Appeals may not act upon appeals, requests for variances and requests for extensions of time under the Uniform Construction Code, as adopted by Newtown Township, relating to Chapter 11 (Accessibility) of the Uniform Construction Code and any other accessibility requirements contained in or referenced by the Uniform Construction Code for individual projects under § 301 (a) (3) of Act 45.
[Res. 2004-R-9, 6/23/2004, Part 2]
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The membership of the Appeals Board shall consist of three residents of the municipality appointed by the governing body. Members of the Appeals Board shall hold office at the pleasure of the governing body and shall hold no other office in the Township. Members of the Appeals Board shall not be compensated for their service on the board.
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The Board of Supervisors may appoint at least one but no more than three residents of the municipality to serve as alternate members of the Appeals Board. Alternate members of the Appeals Board shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors and shall hold no other office in the Township. Alternate members of the Appeals Board shall not be compensated for their service on the board.
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Members and alternate members of the Appeals Board shall be qualified, as determined by the Board of Supervisors, by training and experience to pass on matters pertaining to building construction. Training and experience may consist of licensure as an architect or engineer, experience in the construction industry and/or training or experience as an inspector or plan reviewer.
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No member of the Board of Supervisors nor any code inspector employed by the Township may serve on the Appeals Board. If the Board of Supervisors is unable to find a sufficient number of qualified individuals who reside within the municipality, it may appoint a qualified person who resides outside of the municipality to fill a position.
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An Appeals Board member may not cast a vote, or participate in any hearing, in which the member has a personal, professional or financial interest.
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The Appeals Board shall elect from its own membership its officers. For the conduct of any hearing and the taking of action, a quorum shall not be less than a majority of all members of the board.
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The Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with one or more municipalities to create an Appeals Board.
[Res. 2004-R-9, 6/23/2004, Part 3]
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In accordance with Title 34, Part XIV, § 403.212.(d), the Appeals Board shall decide an appeal, variance request or request for extension of time under the Uniform Construction Code, as adopted by Newtown Township, by reviewing documents and written briefs or argument unless the owner or owner's agent requests a hearing. Hearings before the Board of Appeals shall be held on an as-needed basis.
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The Board of Appeals shall schedule hearings and provide public notice of hearings in accordance with Pennsylvania law and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
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The Board of Supervisors may prescribe reasonable fees for hearings before the Appeals Board. Fees may include compensation for a secretary, notice and advertising costs and necessary administrative overhead connected with the hearing.