樱桃山镇推出短期租赁限制
[新泽西州樱桃山] – In an effort to protect the quality of life for the residents of Cherry Hill and to uphold the integrity of its zoning laws, Cherry Hill 镇委员会 introduced an ordinance on Monday night that would prohibit short-term rentals of less than thirty consecutive days.
在此之前，该镇收到了来自全镇居民的一系列投诉，称他们所在社区的短期租赁具有破坏性。 这些问题包括过度噪音、交通和停车拥堵、故意破坏、过度拥挤、社区不确定性、高居民流动率和社区特征的削弱。
According to Mayor Chuck Cahn, “We are at a point where we have an obligation to manage the impact that these short-term rentals are having on our neighborhoods, while balancing and respecting the property rights of our residents to rent out their homes. This ordinance is designed to safeguard the peace, safety, and general welfare of our residents and neighborhoods.”
Cherry Hill has been thrust into the spotlight recently after the former home of boxing legend Muhammad Ali was dubbed a “top airbnb rental” in the Philadelphia region. The Township contends that the Ali home is being rented out for commercial use, such as parties, fundraisers, weddings, and other large-scale events, which is in clear violation of the Township’s zoning laws.
然而，该乡强调，这一规定并不仅仅是为了应对前阿里大厦的问题。 “The consistent parties and noise complaints occurring at that home are just highlighting, on a grand scale, the issues that these short-term rentals can bring to a community,” Cahn stated. “Guests staying in short-term rentals are using the properties as hotels and have no stake in the neighborhood. The residential zone is designed for people to “reside” in. The simple fact remains that short-term rentals compromise the integrity of that purpose.”
该条例还认识到，占用短期租赁房屋的个人数量有可能超过住宅结构设计容量的标准，并对居住者、邻居和附近财产造成健康和安全风险。 当房屋被出租用于举办派对或大型活动时尤其如此，这些活动会成为社区的滋扰，从而危及居住者、邻居和整个社区的安全或健康。
Council President David Fleisher went on to comment that, “we have crafted this ordinance in an effort to protect the character, charm, and quality of life for our residents. On balance, we have found that concerns regarding loud music, traffic and congestion, and excessive trash, as well as public safety concerns, require us to take this action.”
The Township’s Ordinance carries with it a fine of up to $2000 per day and up to 90 days in jail.
如果在周一晚上获得批准，该条例将在2019年9月23日（周一）举行的镇议会定期会议上进行二读审议。 如果获得通过，该条例将于2019年11月1日生效。
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