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Allentown City Zoning Code

§ 28-16.6

Meetings; Quorum.

[Added 4-20-2021 by Ord. No. 03-2021]
a. 
The Historic Preservation Commission shall establish and post in Borough Hall a regular schedule of a minimum of one meeting per month. Regular meetings shall be held as scheduled unless cancelled for lack of applications to process. Additional special meetings may be called by the chair or vice chair, or on the request of any two of its members, when the regular meetings are inadequate to meet the needs of its business, to handle emergencies or to meet time constraints imposed by law.
b. 
Four members shall constitute a quorum. Nonmember liaisons are not entitled to vote. A majority vote of those present and voting shall govern and shall be sufficient to grant or deny a certificate of appropriateness. A majority of the appointed membership shall be required to grant or change a historic site or district designation or to grant a demolition permit.
c. 
The Historic Preservation Commission shall prepare an annual report to the Borough Council which shall be available to the public and placed on file in the Borough Hall. The report shall detail all activities, including problem solving, advice and support given.
d. 
The Historic Preservation Commission shall hold public hearings to review all applications for permits, referrals of development applications and other business that comes before the Commission.