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York City Council adopts Bill 34 to tighten single-family definition, require review for rooming-house conversions
Summary
Council adopted Bill 34 after a public hearing. The ordinance clarifies the "single family" definition, creates a "single housekeeping unit" standard, and requires owners who convert single-family homes into licensed rooming houses to undergo planning and zoning review; the change applies prospectively.
The City of York Council adopted Bill No. 34 on final passage following a public hearing that drew residents, neighborhood association representatives and property managers to City Hall.
Introduced by Councilmember Elspeth (Elizabeth) Buff on Dec. 2, 2025, Bill 34 amends Article 13 of the city’s planning and zoning code to define “family,” establish a “single housekeeping unit” standard and regulate rooming houses as accessory uses to single-family dwellings. Council and administration described the changes as clarifying language to ensure conversions from single-family…
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