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Building, Fire, and Property Maintenance Codes Appeals Board
The Codes Appeals Board has exclusive jurisdiction to hear and render final adjudications regarding appeals of decisions rendered by Township Code Officials, and requests for variances and extensions of time in regard to the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, the Fire Code, and the Property Maintenance Code.
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Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board is responsible for special event programs and activities in the Township. Programs run by the Township Parks and Recreation Board include an Easter Egg Hunt, Community Days, seasonal movie at the Amphitheater, Concerts in the Park, Fall Festival, and the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviews all subdivision and land development plans submitted by property owners, developers, and/or builders within the Township, suggests modifications where needed, advises the Supervisors on development matters under the Township's Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance as well as the Comprehensive Plan, and recommends the appropriate action to the Supervisors.
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Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board has exclusive jurisdiction to hear and render final adjudications in matters such as applications for variances from the terms of the Township’s Zoning Ordinance and Floodplain Management Ordinance, applications for special exception under the Zoning Ordinance and Floodplain Management Ordinance, and appeals from the determination of the Township Zoning Officer, including but not limited to, the granting or denial of any permit, or failure to act on the application therefor, the issuance of any cease and desist order or the registration or refusal to register any nonconforming use, structure, or lot.