There is hereby created a five-member Zoning Hearing Board, whose membership, organization, and procedures shall be those as set forth in Article IX of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

Council may appoint up to two alternate members of the Zoning Hearing Board, who shall serve pursuant to Article IX of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

The Board shall conduct hearings and make decisions in accordance with procedures provided in Article IX of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

The Board shall have such powers and perform such functions as are authorized by Article IX of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

Appeals to court shall be governed by Article X-A of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.