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Scranton board hears heated neighborhood opposition, finds short‑term rental not in compliance
Summary
A multi‑hour hearing on an appeal of a zoning violation for a short‑term rental at 1405 Cherry Street included testimony from dozens of neighbors, a petition and a divided board vote finding the property did not meet the ordinance's residency and parking requirements.
The Scranton Zoning Hearing Board reviewed an appeal lodged by homeowner Kevin Noon of a zoning department violation letter alleging his house at 1405 Cherry Street was operating as a short‑term rental without meeting the city's requirements for primary‑residence short‑term rentals.
Kevin Noon told the board he has lived in the house for more than 20 years and that the property is his primary residence. He said he limits bookings, keeps house rules and provides off‑street parking in a two‑car garage and adjacent alley parking when guests stay. “I would like to respectfully request that the zoning board allows me to continue to offer short term rental of my home,” Noon said.
Dozens of neighbors and nearby residents testified in opposition, saying they had not seen Noon…
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