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West Chester Township adopts zoning change limiting short‑term rentals in single‑family zones
Summary
Trustees approved a text amendment to the township zoning code that bars short‑term rentals in R‑1 residential districts; existing listings remain in place but future conversions will be restricted. The board approved companion updates to the comprehensive plan and the property‑maintenance code during the same meeting.
West Chester Township trustees voted April 8 to adopt a zoning text amendment that prohibits short‑term rentals in single‑family (R‑1) residential districts while leaving existing short‑term rental operations subject to a review process.
The changes were passed as Resolution O‑5‑2025 after a public hearing at which residents and local property owners offered competing views on the impact of short‑term rentals. The board also approved companion measures updating the comprehensive land‑use plan and adopting a 2025 property‑maintenance code.
Why it matters: Trustees said the restriction aims to protect neighborhood stability and the expectations of long‑term residents in single‑family neighborhoods; opponents warned it could reduce lodging options…
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