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Planning Commission to revisit Short-Term Rental rules after resident feedback
Summary
Staff outlined ambiguities in the borough's Short-Term Rental ordinance and the Planning Commission agreed to review potential amendments after gathering resident feedback; no ordinance change was adopted at the Jan. 20 meeting.
Staff provided an overview of issues in the borough's Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance, identifying unclear definitions, zoning inconsistencies, and questions about whether STRs constitute a change of use. The Planning Commission said it did not want to rush amendments and agreed to revisit STR policy with the full commission; staff will compile resident feedback and policy considerations from the Borough Solicitor for future meetings.
Residents spoke during public comment about STR impacts on neighborhood character and housing availability. One resident summarized a common concern: "STRs impact on neighborhood character and community stability." Other public comments cited public-safety worries, effects on housing affordability, ambiguity about zoning permissions, and suggestions to treat STRs more like hotels or bed-and-breakfasts through conditional-use or district-based rules. The Planning Commission took no formal ordinance action on STRs at this meeting.
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