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Harris Township adopts zoning rules for short-term rentals; licensing ordinance deferred to December
Summary
The board adopted Ordinance 3-81 to add a short-term rental definition and permit such rentals as accessory uses in specified zoning districts. A related licensing ordinance (3-82) was revised after counselad advice and will be re-advertised for a Dec. 8 public hearing.
Harris TownshipBoard of Supervisors on Nov. 10 adopted zoning amendments that define short-term rentals and list them as permitted accessory uses in multiple zoning districts, while deferring a companion licensing ordinance for further revision and public hearing.
Supporters of the zoning change argued it provides a regulated path for home-based short-term lodging and helps property owners who have rehabilitated older homes, while opponents and many residents said the township still needs stronger enforcement tools and limits to prevent displacement and neighborhood disruption. Staff told the board that special counsel advised removing a provision that…
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