Short‑term rental permit approved with conditions; one commissioner abstains

Aug 18, 2026

The board approved an interim use permit for a short‑term rental in Springvale Township (33-acre parcel) with 19 conditions and five findings; Commissioner LaRue abstained from the vote.

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The board granted an interim use permit to Ken and Chelsea Sands for a short‑term rental on a 33‑acre Springvale Township property. Zoning staff reported the home currently has four bedrooms and the applicants may add up to two more bedrooms, which would allow a maximum occupancy of 14 people under the proposed permit.

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