| Summary: | The Board of Health is charged to enforce and uphold the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Reading enacted for the protection of the public health, such as identify community problems; diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards; inform, educate and empower the citizens and residents of Reading about health issues; mobilize community partnerships and take act. [...] What is the purpose of the Board of Health? 2. [...] What types of projects or issues would you like the Board to address? 3 Conversion Therapy Mental Health Services Appeals Board Facts This Board was created to monitor the prohibition, within the geographic boundaries of the City, of the use of conversion therapy with minors, to investigate complaints for any suspected violation, and to hold hearings to review all appeals of the revocation of a bu. [...] Are there issues that the City needs to address? 5 Zoning Hearing Board Authority Board Facts City Council enacted the City's first Zoning Ordinance in 1957 to establish a precise and detailed plan for the use of land in the City, to promote and to protect the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of the people in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities P. [...] Cities use zoning to protect the established character and the social and economic well-being of both private and public property, to provide adequate light and air, to prevent overcrowding of population, traffic, land and buildings, to preserve and enhance the value of buildings and land, to preserve and enhance the visual character and natural beauty of the City and to minimize the impact incomp.
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