Date/Time Date(s) - 02/15/2020 11:00 am
Location Tobyhanna Township Government Center
The Board of Supervisors meets today to discuss the draft short-term rental ordnance.
More information can be found at: https://tobyhannatownshippa.gov/str
History
The Board of Supervisors is developing a thoughtful, well-rounded, short-term rental ordinance that properly balances the interests of property owners with the desire to avoid rogue rentals. This ordinance discussion has materialized because of the Slice of Life Decision on April 26, 2019, which, according to the way the township's ordinance is written, makes short-term rentals (STRs) illegal in Tobyhanna Township with the exception of hotels and bed and breakfasts.
Draft Ordinance
Monroe County developed a model ordinance on STRs, which many townships have altered slightly and adopted. Tobyhanna Township used Jackson Township's ordinance as their starting point, and has edited portions of it to reflect the opinions expressed at short-term rental work sessions. The draft ordinance provided in the right pane is a living document, and is provided to the public to augment discourse during work sessions. This ordinance has not been enacted, and will change after every meeting.
Get Involved
Public involvement is paramount to the development of a thoughtful, viable ordinance. Whether you are a homeowner, host, realtor, or renter, your opinion is important. Upcoming meetings for STR discussions are posted at the top of this page, and we highly encourage you to attend. Scroll to the bottom of this page and fill out our "Contact Us" footer to receive updates on upcoming work sessions, draft ordinances, and other updates related to short-term rentals.
If you are unable to attend the meetings, we still encourage your participation. Fill out the "Contact Us" footer below with your thoughts, comments, or questions, or call us at (570) 646-1212. Thank you for taking an interest in the development of this ordinance.