Pennsylvania HB977 amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to require zoning hearing boards to record proceedings.
Pennsylvania HB977 amends the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code to mandate that zoning hearing boards either keep a stenographic record or an audio recording of proceedings to ensure accurate transcription if needed for appeal. The appearance fee for a stenographer or the cost of producing an audio recording is shared equally by the applicant and the board. The cost of the original transcript is paid by the board if ordered by the board or hearing officer, or by the person appealing if an appeal is made, with additional copies paid by the person requesting them.
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