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Delran adopts ban on commercial amenity rental platforms in residential zones
Summary
The Delran Township Council adopted Ordinance 2025-17 on second reading, making it unlawful to use digital amenity‑rental platforms to rent private residential amenities such as pools, gazebos and yards; vote was 3–1. A resident objected, saying the measure infringes on property rights.
The Delran Township Council adopted Ordinance 2025-17 on second reading on Oct. 14, 2025, prohibiting the use of amenity‑rental platforms to offer private residential features — including swimming pools, gazebos, courts and yards — for commercial rental in residential zoning districts. The ordinance defines “amenity rental platform,” lists exemptions for traditional leases and private non‑commercial arrangements among family or acquaintances, and sets enforcement mechanisms including daily offense penalties and possible cease‑and‑desist orders.
A resident, Jen Reppert of Delran, spoke at the public hearing in opposition, urging the council to weigh private‑property concerns before voting. Councilmember Morrow moved to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Mrs. Apeadu; the motion passed on a roll call vote, Morrow, Apeadu and Jeney voting aye and Smith voting nay (Ayes: 3; Nays: 1). Mayor Hutchins and council members said the restriction is intended to reduce traffic, parking and nuisance complaints in single‑family neighborhoods. “the restrictions for renting residential amenities protects residents, police officers, and properties,” Councilmember Morrow said.
The ordinance includes specific examples of prohibited transactions and exempts commercial uses in non‑residential districts, traditional leases and informal family arrangements. It takes effect upon final passage and publication as required by law.
