Zoning Hearing Board Meeting 7/23/26

The Lower Paxton Township Zoning Hearing Board convened on July 23, 2026, to consider a special exception request for the use of two residential units as short-term rentals, similar to Airbnb, within a village district. The property in question includes four units, with one three-bedroom unit currently rented long-term and a two-bedroom unit planned for remodeling. The board reviewed parking adequacy, confirming sufficient spaces to accommodate the change of use alongside an existing restaurant on the property. Public comments were minimal, with one resident expressing no objection. The board discussed compliance with zoning standards, environmental and safety considerations, and confirmed no signage or traffic study was required. The motion to approve the special exception was passed unanimously, allowing the property owners to proceed with the short-term rental use.