(1) The Board shall render a written decision or, when no decision is called for, make written findings on the application within 45 days after the last hearing before the Board. Where the application is contested or denied, each decision shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions based thereon, together with the reasons therefor. Conclusions based on any provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, other statutes or of any ordinance, rule or regulation shall contain a reference to the provision relied on and the reasons why the conclusion is deemed appropriate in light of the facts found.

(2) Where the Board has power to render a decision and the Board fails to render the same within the period required by this Subsection I, the decision shall be deemed to have been rendered in favor of the applicant, unless the applicant has agreed, in writing or on record, to an extension of time.

(3) In addition to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and its amendments, a copy of the decision or findings of the Zoning Hearing Board shall be mailed or delivered promptly to each of the following: the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors, the Chairperson of the Upper Providence Township Planning Commission, the Township Manager, the Township Secretary and the Township Zoning Officer.