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Zoning board denies short‑term rental recognition at 809 Delaware Street; grandfathering rejected

2101783 · January 9, 2025
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Summary

JBES Realty LLC sought recognition of a preexisting short‑term rental at 809 Delaware Street. The board voted 3‑0 that the property is not grandfathered under the city’s new ordinance and then denied a special exception, citing owner‑occupancy and parking requirements.

The Zoning Hearing Board voted 3‑0 to deny a request from JBES Realty LLC to recognize a short‑term rental at 809 Delaware Street as a legally grandfathered use under the city’s updated ordinance, and then denied a special exception application.

Attorney Richard Rinaldi and owner Peter Bonacuse argued the property was operated as an Airbnb before the city’s…

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