All appeals shall be in writing, filed with the Borough Clerk within 30 days of the denial by the Planning and Zoning Board. The written notice of appeal shall set forth in numbered paragraphs the basis for the appeal. The applicant shall also attach to the appeal any and all documents which the applicant wishes the governing body to consider regarding the appeal.

The governing body shall conduct a public hearing on any appeal within 30 days following the receipt of said written appeal, and may, in its discretion, consider oral testimony of the applicant and any witnesses; consider any documents submitted with the written notice of appeal; any documents supplied by the Historic Preservation Commission; and any and all other materials or documents which the governing body, in its sole discretion, shall deem relevant.

The governing body shall make a decision on the appeal at the time of the hearing. A determination of the appeal shall be based upon majority vote. The determination of the governing body shall state its decision and reasons therefore in written resolution form within 30 days from such decision.

Any applicant denied a certificate of appropriateness by the governing body shall have the right to appeal to the Superior Court.