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York County committee reviews draft hotel ordinance; enforcement, responsible‑party rules still unsettled
Summary
The Justice & Public Safety Committee reviewed a draft ordinance aimed at addressing long‑term stays and nuisance conditions at motels and hotels. Committee members asked staff to add a defined “responsible party,” an education period before fines, and a plan for outreach to hotel managers and corporate headquarters.
York County’s Justice & Public Safety Committee on Aug. 27 reviewed a draft hotel ordinance intended to curb long‑term stays and nuisance conditions at local motels and hotels, but members said enforcement language needs clearer assignment of responsibility and an education period before penalties begin.
Committee members and staff discussed adding a defined “responsible party” in the ordinance so that penalties and enforcement could be targeted to a manager, owner or corporate representative rather than a front‑desk clerk. Staff said the draft currently is at first‑reading…
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