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Board directs staff to draft a simple residential rental ordinance for future review
Summary
The Board asked staff to prepare a simple Residential Rental Ordinance to ensure safe rental units; staff said they believed such an ordinance is needed and the Board directed development of a draft despite not being unanimous in support.
During the July 13 meeting the Board directed staff to draft a simple Residential Rental Ordinance for future Board review, with the stated purpose of ensuring safe residential rental units in West Lampeter Township.
Staff told the Board they believe a rental ordinance is needed to ensure safe rental housing conditions. The Board did not reach unanimity on whether to adopt such an ordinance but nevertheless asked staff to prepare a straightforward draft for consideration at an upcoming meeting.
The item remains at the ordinance-drafting stage; staff will present a proposed text and recommended enforcement approach when the matter returns to the Board.
Next steps: Community Development staff will draft the ordinance language and return it for Board review and discussion at a future public meeting.
