Assembly to introduce short-term rental zoning updates after unanimous PNZ recommendation

Staff told the assembly that the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended changes to Title 17 that would modernize the borough’s short-term rental definitions, specify where short-term rentals are allowed, and update parking requirements. Amy said the commission voted 7–0 to move the changes to the assembly and that the borough's new short-term-rental software will provide data and graphics to support future regulation.

Assembly members thanked staff and PNZ for the work and said they expect the ordinance to be introduced at the upcoming regular meeting. No substantive amendments were made during the work session.

Why this matters: Short-term rental regulation affects housing availability, neighborhood character and tax compliance; updated code and better data could help the borough manage impacts and enforcement.

What happens next: The ordinance will be introduced at the regular meeting and staff will provide software-based counts and visuals to inform further consideration.