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Ferguson Township Centre County
City Zoning Code

PART 10

ZONING HEARING BOARD

§ 27-1001 Administration.

[Ord. No. 1049, 11/18/2019]
The Board of Supervisors shall appoint a Zoning Hearing Board, whose membership, organization, procedures and functions shall be those as set forth in Article IX of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10901 et seq.

§ 27-1002 Hearings.

[Ord. No. 1049, 11/18/2019]
The Board shall conduct hearings and make decisions in accordance with the procedures stipulated in Section 908 of Article IX of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended.[1] Notice shall be given to the public, the applicant, the Zoning Administrator, the Township Manager and to any person who has made timely request for the same. Notice shall be given at such time and in such manner as shall be prescribed by the rules of the Board. Notice shall also be conspicuously posted on the affected tract of land for at least seven consecutive days prior to the hearing. The posting shall consist of a sign at least 30 inches by 30 inches.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10908.

§ 27-1003 Functions.

[Ord. No. 1049, 11/18/2019]
The Zoning Hearing Board shall have the functions set forth in Sections 909.1, 910.2 and of Article IX of the Municipalities Planning Code, as amended.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. §§ 10909.1, 10910.2, and 10901 et seq., respectively.

§ 27-1004 Parties Appellant Before the Board.

[Ord. No. 1049, 11/18/2019]
Appeals under § 27-907, as applicable and as amended, may be filed with the Board, in writing, by the landowner affected and any officer or agency of the Township, or any person aggrieved.

§ 27-1005 Zoning Appeals to Court.

[Ord. No. 1049, 11/18/2019]
Appeals to court from any decision of the Board may be taken by any party aggrieved within the time frame and in accordance with the manner provided by Article X-A of the Municipalities Planning Code, as amended.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 11001-A et seq.