[Ord. 1295, 9/9/2013]
For the purpose of protecting those historical areas within
the Borough which have a distinctive character recalling the rich
architectural and historical heritage of Pennsylvania and to promote
the general welfare, education and culture of the Borough, there is
established a Board of Historical Architectural Review.
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1.
The Board of Historical Architectural Review shall be composed of
seven members, appointed by Borough Council. A majority of the Board
shall be residents of the Historic District. Further, the Board of
Historical and Architectural Review shall consist of at least:
[Ord. 1295, 9/9/2013]
Terms of members shall be for overlapping five-year terms except
that the term of the code enforcement officer shall be concurrent
with his appointment as a member of the Borough Government.
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The Board of Historical Architectural Review shall have the power
and duty to counsel Borough Council regarding the advisability of
certifying the appropriateness of any erection, reconstruction, alteration,
demolition or razing of a building, in whole or in part, in the Historic
District. The Board shall consider the following guidelines in its
review and recommendations:
A.
Board historical values representing the cultural, political, economic
or social history of the Borough.
B.
Identification of a structure with historic personages.
C.
Identification of a structure with historic events.
D.
Specimen architectural types representative of a certain period and
style or method of construction.
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The Board may recommend in favor or against the appropriateness
of the proposed change. The Board shall notify, through Council, the
Planning Commission and the applicant of all recommendations. Actions
of the Board shall be undertaken in accordance with the By-Laws of
the Board.
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Following receipt of recommendations from the Board of Historical
Architectural Review, Borough Council at a regular or special meeting
shall consider granting a Certificate of Appropriateness. A Certificate
of Appropriateness shall indicate approval and shall indicate all
changes in plans and specifications either recommended by the Board
or determined by Council which would be necessary to meet conditions
for protecting the distinctive character of the Historical District.
The Certificate shall authorize the Building Inspector to issue the
applicant applicable Building and Zoning Permits. In event of disapproval,
Council shall so notify the Building Inspector who shall deny the
application permits.
