Jenkintown Borough Council will consider a draft ordinance regulating short-term rentals and amending rental property regulations to set forth additional licensure and requirements. The proposed ordinance will amend the zoning code to permit short-term rental uses by special exception in the Traditional Infill Overlay District and the Town Center District. It will establish other special exception criteria and definitions. The proposed ordinance also amends the entirety of Chapter 142 relating to rental property licensure. It contains provisions that address the following: requirement to obtain an annual license for rental properties, including short-term rentals with certain exceptions; annual license procedures and license application requirements; and penalties for noncompliance. A copy of the ordinance is available at Jenkintown Borough Hall, 700 Summit Ave. The proposed ordinance was also included in the April 16 committee meeting agenda packet. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance will be held on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at the Jenkintown Borough Hall.
Source: Jenkintown Borough; 4/2025