[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 100]
a.
Pursuant to the authority in the Act of June 13, 1961, Public Law
282, No. 167, as amended,[1] there are two historic districts in the Borough of State
College. The names of these districts are College Heights and Holmes-Foster/Highlands
Historic Districts.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 8001 et seq.
b.
This ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the "Borough of
State College Historical Architectural Review Board Ordinance."
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 101]
This District is created for the following purposes. Pursuant
to Article I, Section 27, of the Pennsylvania Constitution, which
states that "The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and
to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic
values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources
are the common property of all the people, including generations yet
to come. As trustees of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve
and maintain them for the benefit of all the people." Now, therefore,
it is the purpose and intent of the Borough of State College to:
a.
Promote, protect, enhance, perpetuate, and preserve historic districts
for the economic, educational, cultural, and general welfare of the
public through the preservation, protection and regulation of buildings,
structures, and areas of historic interest or importance within the
Borough;
b.
Safeguard the heritage of the Borough by preserving and regulating
historic districts which reflect elements of its cultural, social,
economic, political, and architectural history;
c.
Preserve and enhance the environmental quality of neighborhoods;
d.
Strengthen the Borough's economic base by stimulation of the
tourist industry;
e.
Establish and improve property values;
f.
Foster economic development;
g.
Foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the Borough's
past;
h.
Promote livability, while maintaining community character;
i.
Reduce impacts on landfill from demolition of buildings; and
j.
Preserve and protect the cultural, historical and architectural assets
of the Borough for which the Borough has been determined to be of
local, state or national historical and/or architectural significance.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 200]
For the purpose of this ordinance, all words used in the present
tense include the future tense. All words in the plural number include
the singular number, and all words in the singular number include
the plural number, unless the natural construction of the word clearly
indicates otherwise. The word "shall" is mandatory. The word "used"
includes "designated, intended, built, or arranged to be used."
Any act or process requiring a zoning permit and any other
act or process not requiring a zoning permit but specifically listed
in this ordinance as a reviewable action, including, without limitation,
the addition, demolition (partial or full) and new construction of
any main building. Alteration is not a change in paint color.
The visual character of a building which includes but is
not limited to the shape of the building, the size and placement of
openings, the roof materials, slope and presence or absences of dormers,
projecting porches or balconies, the width and style of trim, the
setting and setback of structures and parking from the public rights-of-way
and the material and craftsmanship of the buildings surfaces.
An individual from the Centre Regional Code Administration
or other recognized code professional that is a resident of Centre
County who enforces compliance of building and/or fire codes.
An approval statement signed by the Zoning Officer authorizing
the construction, addition, demolition (partial, or full) or razing
of all or a part of any main building listed as a contributing building
Borough's Historic Resources Property File, and/or new construction
within the boundaries of the local historic district.
The approval statement signed by the Borough Council which
certifies to the historical appropriateness of a particular request
for the construction of an addition, demolition (partial or full)
or razing of all or a part of any main building or structure, or new
main building construction, within the Borough's local historic
district and authorizes the issuance of a zoning permit (if required)
for said request.
The qualities of the main building conveyed by its doors,
form, materials, features, spaces, roofline, windows and finishes.
A completed permit or certificate of appropriateness application
is an application which conforms to the submittal criteria for specific
historic preservation projects, as determined by this ordinance. A
completed application will also include the items outlined in § 20-110h,
Contents of Written Report, fees and an electronic copy of the completed
application.
The main building identified as "contributing" on the Local
Historic District Map, and within the Borough's Historic Resources
Property File for the College Heights and Holmes-Foster/Highlands
National-Historic-Registered Districts.
The dismantling or tearing down of all or part of any main
building.
A set of design parameters for alterations which apply within
a historic district. The guidelines are adopted by Borough Council
showing instruction with public statements of intent that are used
to evaluate the acceptability of a project's design and ensure
that additions to, demolition of (partial or full) and new construction
respect the character of designated main buildings and districts.
The result of addition to or construction of a main building.
The Board that advises the Borough of State College Council
on any requests for authorization to construct additions, demolish
(either partial or full) and/or new construction of any building within
the Borough's local historic district.
The authenticity of a property's historic identity,
evidenced by the survival of physical characteristics that existed
during the property's time of construction or inventory.
Any structure that is a combination of materials to form
a construction for occupancy and/or use for human habitation and is
permanently affixed to the land, including manufactured homes. The
Borough's Local Historic District Map will identify the main
building(s) on each of the parcels. A parcel may contain more than
one main building. The Historic Resources Property File will be used
to determine the main building(s).
The act or process or reproducing by new construction the
exact form and detail of a vanished building, structure, or object,
or a part thereof, as it appeared at a specific period of time but
not necessarily of original material.
The relocation of a main building is permitted but must meet
all applicable Borough Zoning Ordinance requirements and is not a
reviewable action under this ordinance.
Using material to replace a damaged item. It shall match
the original item's design specification, visibly and functionally.
Any alteration that can be seen from the front yard(s) and
also includes 50% of the building facing the side yard(s) measured
from the building front to the 50% mark on the side of the building
which may change the architectural character of any contributing main
building covered by this ordinance that meets the following list below:
The request filed by any person with the Zoning Officer that
seeks authorization to construct additions or demolish (partial or
full) or raze all or a part of any building or structure listed in
the Borough, or construct a new main building within a local historic
district that requires a certificate of appropriateness.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 300]
a.
The Borough's Historic District shall be described in writing
in this section and delineated on a map designated as the official
Local Historic District Map of the Borough of State College. The map
will be supplemented with a listing of properties by address and tax
identification number, to be called the "Individual Properties List."
b.
Copies of the Local Historic District Map of the Borough and Individual
Properties List shall be located in the Planning Department of the
Borough and made available for public inspection. The official Local
Historic District Map shall be the final authority as to the current
historic status of a main building and other structures in the Borough.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 400]
a.
A Historical Architectural Review Board, hereafter referred to as
"HARB," is hereby established to be composed of members appointed
by the Borough governing body.
b.
The membership of HARB shall be as follows: Members of the HARB identified
by Subsection b(1), (2) and (3) below do not need to be residents
of the Borough of State College.
(1)
One member shall be a Pennsylvania registered architect;
(2)
One member shall be a Pennsylvania licensed real estate broker;
(3)
One member shall be a building code inspector;
(4)
Four members shall be persons with demonstrated interest, knowledge,
ability, experience or expertise in restoration, historic rehabilitation,
or neighborhood conservation or revitalization who have interest in
the preservation of the historic district(s) and are property owners
who reside in the district.
c.
The initial terms of the first members shall be so fixed that no
more than three members shall be replaced or reappointed during any
one calendar year. Vacancies on the HARB shall be filled as soon as
possible. No more than two members during a calendar year shall have
the same expiration of the term. However, every member shall continue
in office after expiration of the term until a successor has been
appointed. Their successors shall serve for a term of five years.
The position of any member of HARB appointed in this capacity, such
as a registered architect, a licensed real estate broker, building
inspector, etc., who ceases to be so engaged shall be automatically
considered vacant. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be only
for the unexpired portion of the term.
d.
It shall be the duty of each HARB member to remain conscious of and
sensitive to any possible conflict of interest (including but not
limited to financial considerations) that may arise by virtue of his
or her membership on the Board. A member must, promptly upon determining
a conflict relative to any matter, disqualify self from participating,
in any manner, publicly or privately, in the presentation, discussion
or deliberation of and the voting on any such matter, including temporarily
absenting self from the room in which the discussion is being held.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 401]
a.
Advisory role. HARB shall give recommendations to the Borough governing
body regarding the advisability of issuing any certificate of appropriateness
required to be issued in accordance with the said Act of June 13,
1961, as amended, in this ordinance.
b.
Removal of members. Any Board member may be removed for misconduct
or wrongdoing, unlawful execution of this Act, or failure to perform
his or her responsibilities pursuant to this ordinance, or for other
just cause, by a majority vote of the governing body, but not before
he or she has been given the opportunity of a public hearing to defend
any alleged infractions of said ordinance.
c.
Annual reports. The members of HARB shall make an annual report to
the Borough governing body, which shall be included in the State of
Preservation report and can include:
(1)
Any recommendations for the changes in the ordinance;
(2)
The number and types of cases reviewed;
(3)
The number of cases for which a certificate of appropriateness
was either approved or denied;
(4)
The number of HARB meetings which each member attended;
(5)
A narrative summary describing the state of preservation in
the Borough's historic districts with recommendations in policy,
goals, and objectives for the Borough governing body's consideration.
d.
Meetings and records. Within 30 days of its appointment, the HARB
shall meet and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The term of the Chair
and Vice-Chair shall be one year, and they shall be eligible for reelection.
(1)
The HARB shall adopt rules for the transaction of its business
and shall keep a record of its resolutions, discussions, findings
and recommendations, and these records shall be open to the public.
These records will be held in the Planning Department Office.
(2)
For the purpose of taking any official action, there shall be
present a quorum, defined as four sitting members.
(3)
All meetings of the Board shall be conducted in conformity with
Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act. All records shall be retained in
conformity with applicable record retention regulations as promulgated
by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 107]
In addition to the above, HARB shall have the following powers
and duties:
a.
The establishment of an appropriate system of markers/house plaques
for selected historic sites and main buildings.
b.
To formulate recommendations concerning the preparation and publication
of maps, brochures and descriptive material about the Borough, historical
and/or architectural sites and main buildings.
c.
To cooperate with and advise the Borough governing body, the Borough's
authorities, boards and commissions, property owners and the general
public in matters involving historically and/or architecturally significant
sites and buildings.
d.
To cooperate with and enlist assistance from the Centre County Historical
Society, the Pennsylvania State University, the National Park Service,
the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preservation Pennsylvania,
the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and other agencies,
public and private, from time to time, concerned with the preservation
of historic sites and buildings.
e.
To advise owners of main buildings regarding rehabilitation, repairs,
maintenance methods and technologies, adaptive use, economic and tax
incentives and other historic preservation strategies with public
outreach initiatives.
f.
To assist from time to time the Design Review Board (DRB) and Planning
Commission on matters related to historic preservation. This includes
the review of land development plans involving main buildings as defined
by this ordinance. The Board shall advise, in advance of the DRB's
next regularly scheduled meeting, of the historic and architectural
significance of the property affected and the effect of the proposed
land development on the main building.
g.
To promote public interest in the purpose of this ordinance by carrying
on educational and public relations programs.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 500]
a.
In determining the recommendations to be made to the Borough governing
body concerning the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness,
the Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) shall consider only
those matters that are pertinent to the preservation of the historical
and/or architectural aspect and nature of the building or structure,
site, area, or district certified to have historical significance.
The HARB shall consider the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
for the Treatment of Historic Properties with adopted Design Guidelines
for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic
Buildings or replacement structures.
b.
The Borough's governing body will adopt design guidelines by
resolution to assist in interpreting the criteria set forth in this
ordinance without amending the ordinance. The design guidelines may
be periodically reviewed and amended on an as-needed basis.
c.
In addition, the HARB and governing body, when applicable, shall
consider the following when reviewing the following reviewable items:
additions to the main building; demolition of part or all the main
building; and new construction of a main building within the local
historic districts.
(1)
Broad historical values representing the cultural, political,
economic, or social history of the Borough.
(2)
The relationship of the building or structure to historic personages
or events.
(3)
Significant architectural types representative of a certain
historical period and a style of method of construction.
(4)
The effect of the proposed change upon the general historical
and architectural nature of the district.
(5)
The appropriateness of the exterior architectural features which
can be seen from a public street and described in this ordinance.
(6)
The general design, arrangement, texture, and material of a
building or structure and the relation of such factors to similar
features of buildings or structures in the district. Consideration
shall be given, but is not limited, to the following:
(a)
Proportion of building front facades: preserving the relationship
between the width of the front of the building and the height of the
front of the building.
(b)
Proportion of openings within the building: preserving the relationship
of width to height of windows and doors.
(c)
Rhythms of solids to voids in the front facade: preserving the
relationship between a recurrent alteration of strong and weak architectural
elements, thereby maintaining a rhythm of solids to voids.
(d)
Rhythm of spacing of buildings on streets: preserving the existing
rhythm of recurrent or repeated building masses to spaces between
each building.
(e)
Rhythm of entrance and/or porch projections: preserving the
existing rhythm of entrances or porch projections to maintain a pedestrian
scale.
(f)
Relationship of materials: preserving the predominant materials
of the district such as brick, stone, stucco, wood siding, or other
material.
(g)
Relationship of textures: preserving the predominant textures
of the district which may be smooth, such as stucco, or rough, such
as brick, with tooled joints or horizontal wood siding or other textures.
(h)
Relationship of architectural details: preserving character-defining
features of buildings, such as architectural details, including but
not limited to cornices, lintels, arches, quoins, balustrades and
iron work, chimneys, etc.
(i)
Relationship of roof shapes: preserving compatible roof shapes,
such as gable, mansard, hip, flat, gambrel, and/or other kinds of
roof shapes.
(j)
Directional expression of front elevation: preserving the orientation
of structural shapes, plan of openings and architectural detail that
reflect a predominately vertical or horizontal character to the building's
front facade.
(k)
Scale: preserving the scale of the built environment created
by the size of units of construction and architectural detail that
relate to the size of persons; in addition, preserving building mass
units in relation to the Borough's local historic district.
d.
Modifications. The HARB shall recommend modifications in a manner
that will be in harmony with the character of other buildings or structures
on the street and/or districts. These modifications will be presented
to Borough Council as part of their recommendation.
e.
In such rare cases where HARB recommends and the governing body approves
demolition of a historic building or structure, a good-faith effort
shall be made by the owner(s) of said building or structure to find
a proximate site to which the structure may be moved. If moving a
building or structure slated to be demolished is economically or practically
infeasible, efforts shall be made to salvage architectural features
of said building or structure.
f.
Financial feasibility. The Board shall consider the financial feasibility
of its recommendations in response to a request for a certificate
of appropriateness or zoning permit for the addition, demolition (full
or partial) or new construction of any main building or structure.
(1)
Financial feasibility shall be determined by the HARB on the
basis of an unreasonable cost for the addition, new construction or
replacement in-kind of all or part of a building or structure.
(2)
The applicant shall submit a minimum of three estimates from
bona fide contractors and/or vendors substantiating his or her claim
of the financial feasibility of the addition, new construction or
replacement in-kind of all or part of a building or structure.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 501]
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 600]
a.
Upon receipt of a completed application for a zoning permit or a
certificate of appropriateness for work to be done in the district,
the Planning Department shall act in accordance with the procedures
being followed in that office, except those procedures that are modified
by the following requirements:
(1)
The Planning Department shall determine if the application is
only for administrative review. If not, the Planning Department shall
forward copies of the completed application for a zoning permit together
with copies of any plot and building plans and specifications filed
by the applicant to HARB.
(2)
The Planning Department shall not issue a zoning permit for
any addition, new construction or demolition of all or part of any
building in the districts until the Borough governing body has issued
a certificate of appropriateness. If the Planning Department issues
a zoning permit without a COA due to an administrative or clerical
error, said permit shall be voided.
(3)
The Planning Department shall require applicants to submit a
sufficient number of additional copies of material required to be
attached to a completed application for a zoning permit or certificate
of appropriateness so that the information needed to make the determination
set forth in § 20-110 will be available.
(4)
The Planning Department shall maintain a record of all such
applications and final dispositions of the same.
b.
Timeframe for Board decisions. Upon receipt of a completed zoning
permit or certificate of appropriateness application under the jurisdiction
of this ordinance, HARB shall consider such at its next regularly
scheduled meeting. The application must be submitted, at a minimum,
14 days in advance of the scheduled meeting in order to be considered.
The Planning Department will post a schedule of submission deadlines
based on the HARB approved meeting schedule.
c.
Notification of application of HARB meeting. The owner of record
or his or her representative(s) applying for a certificate of appropriateness
and/or a zoning permit shall be advised of the time and place of said
meeting at least 10 days before the HARB meeting and shall be required
to appear and explain his or her reasons at the HARB meeting where
the application is discussed.
d.
Design guidelines. In determining both oral and written recommendations
to be presented to the Borough Council concerning the issuance of
a certificate of appropriateness authorizing a permit for the addition,
new construction or demolition of all or part of any main building
within the Historic District, HARB shall consider the design guidelines
set forth in §§ 20-108 and 20-109 and such design guidelines
developed by the HARB pursuant to and congruent with the objectives
of this ordinance.
e.
Time frame for Board decisions. HARB shall render a decision and
recommendations on any application for a certificate of appropriateness
or zoning permit under its review as soon as possible but no later
than 45 working days after the hearing/meeting provided for in § 20-106
of this ordinance and shall submit, in writing, to the Borough governing
body recommendations concerning the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness.
f.
Should the Board fail to notify the applicant of its decision within
45 working days of its review of the application, it shall be assumed,
as a matter of law, that the application is deemed approved, unless
the applicant waives the time limit in writing.
g.
Application disapproval by HARB. If the HARB decides to advise against
the granting of a certificate of appropriateness, it shall so indicate
to the applicant the details of the disapproval. The disapproval shall
indicate to the applicant the changes in plans and specifications,
if any, which would protect the distinctive historical character of
the historic district and the architectural integrity of the building
or structure. The HARB shall withhold its report for five days to
allow the applicant to decide whether or not to make the suggested
changes in his plans and specifications. If the applicant determines
that he or she will make the necessary changes, he or she shall so
advise the HARB, which shall in turn advise the governing body accordingly.
h.
Contents of written report. The written report to Borough Council
concerning HARB's recommendations on the issuance of a certificate
of appropriateness shall set out the findings of fact that shall include
but not be limited to the following matters:
(1)
The exact location of the area in which the work is to be done.
(2)
The exterior changes to be made or the exterior characters of
the structure to be erected.
(3)
A list of the surrounding structures with their general exterior
characteristics.
(4)
The effect of the proposed change upon the general historic
and architectural nature of the district.
(5)
The appropriateness of exterior architectural features of the
building, which can be seen from a public street.
(6)
The general design, arrangement, texture, and material of the
building, and the structure and the relation of such factors to similar
features of buildings or structures in the district.
(7)
The specific recommendations of HARB based on findings of fact
as to the issuance by the Borough governing body or its refusal to
issue a certificate of appropriateness.
i.
Notification of applicant by the Borough governing body of its consideration.
Upon receipt of the written report from HARB as provided in Subsection
h of this section, the Borough governing body shall consider, at the
next regularly scheduled or special meeting, the question of issuing
to the Planning Department a certificate of appropriateness authorizing
a permit for work covered by the application. The applicant shall
be advised by the Borough Secretary of the time and place of the meeting
at which his application shall be considered. The applicant shall
have the right to attend this meeting and be heard as to the reasons
for filing said application.
j.
Design guidelines.
(1)
In determining whether or not to certify to the appropriateness
of the addition, demolition (partial or full) or new construction
of all or a part of any building within the local historic district,
the Borough governing body shall consider the same factors as HARB
as set forth in §§ 20-108 and 20-109 of this ordinance
and the report of the Board approval by the Borough Council. If the
Borough Council disapproves, a written reason(s) shall be given to
the Planning Department, the applicant and to the Pennsylvania Historical
and Museum Commission. The disapproval shall indicate what changes
in the plans and specifications would meet the condition for protecting
the distinctive historical character of the district and the architectural
integrity of the building or structure.
(2)
Upon receipt of a written disapproval of the Borough Council,
the Planning Department shall disapprove the application for a zoning
permit and so advise the applicant. The applicant may appeal this
disapproval within the time specified by law.
k.
Final notification by Borough governing body. In either case of approval
or disapproval, the Borough shall notify the applicant of its decision
within five days of its meeting at which the application was considered.
l.
Should the governing body fail to notify the applicant of its decision
within 30 working days of its review of the application, it shall
be assumed, as a matter of law, that the application is deemed approved,
unless the applicant waives the time limit in writing.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 700]
a.
When a claim of unreasonable economic hardship is made due to the
effect of this ordinance, the owner of record must present evidence
sufficient to prove that, as a result of the HARB's action, he
or she is unable to obtain a reasonable return or a reasonable beneficial
use from a resource. The owner of record shall submit, by affidavit
to the Board, some or all of the information below, at the discretion
of the HARB, which shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1)
Date the property was acquired by its current owner.
(2)
Price paid for the property (if acquired by purchase) and a
description of the relationship, if any, between the buyer and the
seller of the property.
(3)
Mortgage history of the property, including current mortgage
and the annual debt service, if any, for the previous two years.
(4)
Current market value of the property.
(5)
Equity in the property.
(6)
Past and current income and expense statements for the past
two years.
(7)
Past capital expenditures during ownership of current owner.
(8)
Appraisals of the property obtained within the previous two
years.
(9)
Income and property tax factors affecting the property.
(10)
All appraisals obtained within the previous two years by the
owner or applicant in connection with purchase, offerings for sale,
financing or ownership of the property, or state that none was obtained.
(11)
All studies commissioned by the owner as to profitable addition,
demolition or new construction of any structures or objects on the
property for alternative use, or a statement that none were obtained.
(12)
Estimate(s) of the cost of the proposed addition, new construction,
demolition or razing and an estimate(s) of any additional cost(s)
that would be incurred to comply with the recommendations of the Board
for changes necessary for it to approve a certificate of appropriateness.
(13)
Form of ownership or operation of the property, whether sole
proprietorship, for-profit or nonprofit corporation, limited partnership,
joint venture or other.
b.
The Board may require that an applicant furnish additional information
relevant to its determination of unreasonable economic hardship.
c.
Should the Board determine that the owner's present return is
not reasonable, it must consider whether there are other uses currently
allowed that would provide a reasonable return and whether such a
return could be obtained through investment in the property for rehabilitation
purposes. The Board may choose to recommend to the Borough that special
economic incentives be developed to assist the owner of the resource
in maintaining it and obtaining a suitable economic return or achieving
a reasonable beneficial use.
d.
The Board may seek the assistance of appropriate local, statewide
or national preservation organizations in developing solutions which
would relieve the owner's economic hardship. If the Board chooses
to explore such options, the Board may delay issuing a certificate
of appropriateness for demolition on the basis of economic hardship
for a period of 90 days in addition to time periods otherwise applicable.
The property owner may waive the time period if additional time is
needed but must provide it in writing.
e.
Should the applicant satisfy the Board that he will suffer an unreasonable
economic hardship if a certificate of appropriateness is not approved,
and should the Board be unable to develop, with the Borough or appropriate
local, statewide and national preservation organizations, a solution
which can relieve the owner's economic hardship, the Board must
recommend a certificate of appropriateness for demolition.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 800]
The Planning Department shall serve a written notice of violation
on the person in violation of this ordinance which would result in
but not be limited to failure to apply for a certificate of appropriateness
or a zoning permit required for the addition, new construction or
demolition of all or part of any main building or structure which
can be seen from a public way; and failure to comply with HARB approved
work. Such notice shall direct the abatement of said violation.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 801]
a.
The Planning Department shall have the authority to institute any
proceedings at law or in equity necessary for the enforcement of this
ordinance.
b.
The Planning Department will also request a stop-work order from
the Centre Region Code Administration office for all work that is
in violation of this ordinance.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 802]
Any person, property owner, occupant, firm or contractor failing
to obtain a zoning permit or certificate of appropriateness pursuant
to this ordinance shall be in violation of Borough ordinances. A fine
will be established by Borough resolution. After receipt of written
notices, the property owner can be fined each day the violation is
unabated.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 803]
All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith
are hereby repealed.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 804]
If any section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provision of
this ordinance shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of this
ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 805]
The provisions of this ordinance may be amended in the future
by the governing body of the Borough after notice and hearing as provided
by law.
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 806]
Immediately upon the adoption of this ordinance, the Borough
Secretary shall forward a copy thereof to the Pennsylvania Historical
and Museum Commission. This ordinance shall not take effect until:
[Ord. 2104, 12/18/2017, Section 807]
All other Borough laws and ordinances shall be complied with,
including the zoning and subdivision ordinances.
