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2010 all meetings are at 8:00 PM unless otherwise noted
NOTICE Important Information about the Future of the Fetters Mill Bridge
The Fetters Mill Bridge, built in 1883 and rehabilitated in 1977, connects Lower Moreland Township with Bryn Athyn Borough. This county bridge is one of very few remaining historic Pratt Through-Truss bridges left in Montgomery County. Although the bridge is mostly located within Lower Moreland, the bridge is a vital part of the Fetters Mill Historic District. Montgomery County engineers, Arora & Associates P.C. issued a structural report recently which found the bridge neglected and in need of repair or replacement. Four alternatives were developed: One, do nothing; Two, rehabilitate the bridge; Three, replace and enlarge the bridge; and Four, replace the bridge in a new location just downstream, requiring road realignment. Bryn Athyn Borough Council adopted Resolution No. 2009-07 at their November 2, 2009 meeting calling for an historic rehabilitation of the Fetters Mill Bridge; Arora’s Alternative Two. Borough Council has appointed an ad hoc committee to lead the community effort and work with Lower Moreland Township in saving the bridge. Public support of this alternative is vital. Bryn Athyn and Lower Moreland residents are urged to make their support known by signing petitions and sending letters to the County and PennDOT. We need the support of the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission, but we need YOUR help! You can send your letters to:
Montgomery County Commissioners Donald A. Colosimo James R. Matthews, Chairman Director of Roads & Bridges Joseph M. Hoeffel County of Montgomery Bruce L. Castor, Jr. Box 311 1 Montgomery County Plaza, Suite 800 Norristown, PA 19404-0311 Box 311 dcolosim@montcopa.org Norristown, PA 19404-0311 montcocommissioners@mail.montcopa.org Monica Harrower Susan Zacher PennDOT District 6 Historic Building Reviewer 700 Geerdes Boulevard Bureau of Historic Preservation King of Prussia, PA 19406 Commonwealth Keystone Bldg, 2nd Floor 400 North Street Harrisburg, PA 17120-0093 Click here for the Resolution concerning the Fetters Mill Bridge
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NOTICE
The Bryn Athyn School Board The Bryn Athyn School Board is a nine member board of elected officials who oversee the administration of the Bryn Athyn School District. Over 90% of resident school age children in the Borough of Bryn Athyn attend private educational institutions. The Bryn Athyn School District has no public school system in its district. Historically the Bryn Athyn School District has relied on arrangements with surrounding school districts who have agreed on a year by year basis to accept students from the Borough of Bryn Athyn who choose to attend public schools. It is the policy of the Bryn Athyn School Board to provide only mandatory services to school age children within the School District as stated in applicable law. The Bryn Athyn School Board meets the first Tuesday of every month during the school year except January, March and Election Day, at Borough Hall at 7:30 pm.
NOTICE Borough of Bryn Athyn PAUCC Building Code
On Monday, September 12, 2005 at their regular meeting, Bryn Athyn Borough Council enacted Ordinance #612 adopting the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and setting procedures for administration and enforcement of the code.
Ordinance #612 reverses a previous decision Council made in July of 2004 when Council decided to “opt-out” of enforcing Pennsylvania’s UCC. In “opting-out”, Council discovered it placed undue hardship on the Institutional and Commercial property owners within the Borough to get their permits from Labor and Industry in Harrisburg. Council felt that although we did not want the UCC within the Borough, our enforcement of the code was a better solution for anyone requiring construction permits.
Effective November 1, 2005 the Borough will hire an inspection service, Building Inspection Underwriters of Pennsylvania, Inc., to administer the PAUCC.
We understand how difficult this change will be and ask that you contact the Borough office prior to any construction so that your project can be reviewed and you can be helped through the process.
NEW ZONING OFFICER
On October 3, 2005, Borough Council appointed Richard Greer as Zoning Officer effective November 1, 2005.
When you call the Borough Office, Richard Greer will determine whether a zoning permit or a building permit, or both are required for your project. Zoning permit application forms are available at the Borough Office.
ZONING PERMIT
If a zoning permit is required, Richard Greer will take the application and notify the applicant of approval or rejection of the permit.
Application The application (1) shall include a statement as to the proposed use of the building; (2) shall be accompanied by a plan drawn to scale showing the location of the building in relation to lot and street lines; (3) shall include a statement that the side lines of all roads shown on the plan have been located and staked on the premises by a surveyor or other person competent to give such location; and (4) if on-site sewage disposal is planned, that percolation tests have been made and meet the Pennsylvania State requirements.
Permit Fee On October 3, 2005, Borough Council revised the zoning permit fees in order to offset the additional costs for building permits. The fee schedule is as follows:
Fences, decks and sheds: $ 35.00 Residential additions and garages: 125.00 Residential new homes: 300.00 Commercial/Institutional additions: 250.00 Commercial/Institutional new construction: 500.00 Signs: 75.00
Permit Life Zoning Permits are valid for a period of 180 days. If construction has not started within 180 days, or if construction stops for a period of 180 days, the permit shall be void. A new permit is required to continue construction.
Application for Special Exception or Variance The Zoning Officer may reject a permit application if a special exception or variance is required. The applicant may obtain an application to the Zoning Hearing Board from the Borough Office. The fee for the application is $300.00.
BUILDING PERMITS
This permit is required by the State of Pennsylvania and is referred to as the UCC. (Uniform Construction Code) Applications for building permits will be received at the Borough Office. A Building Inspection Underwriters of Pennsylvania, Inc. (BIU) inspector will be available in Borough Hall to review permit applications by appointment.
Applicants will be advised of permit status and fees. Permits will not be issued until fees are paid. Fees are based on the actual construction and various types of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc. installed.
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