HARB is authorized by PA state law to advise Borough Council on applications to demolish, renovate and alter buildings in the Borough’s Historic District. HARB meets once a month (last Thursday at 7 p.m.) to review and discuss applications that include written documents, images of what a building will look like, and occasionally floor plans. HARB also advises on new development design, as well as demolitions, renovations, etc.
Members serve a 3-year term. The board is made up of a majority of resident electors and is comprised of no less than 7 members including:
- 1 architect
- 1 licensed real estate broker
- 1 Planning Commission member
- 1 building inspector