Daily Regulatory Notes 10/02/2025
Cities address STRs. East Brunswick, NJ strengthens regulations; Fishers, IN reviews proposed short-term rental; Oxford, MD weighs tougher penalties. READ MORE.
East Brunswick officials are moving to strengthen short-term rental regulations after complaints about disruptive activities, including residents renting out backyard swimming pools by the hour.
Mayor Brad Cohen said such rentals, which often include extra charges for amenities like tiki bars and volleyball equipment, have led to noise, parking congestion, and trash issues late into the night. The Township Council has introduced amendments to Chapter 182 of the Township Code that would impose fines on property owners, renters, and agents, with repeated violations leading to permit suspension or revocation. A public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for October 13.
The Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on September 25 centered on community concerns about a proposed short-term rental in a residential neighborhood.
Residents raised issues ranging from traffic and safety to the character of the area, with several emphasizing that meeting notices were not clearly visible. Speakers including Bobby Amler, Kyla Schertz, and Hannah Colacek pointed to problems such as increased vehicle congestion, risks to children, and the disruptive impact of visitors.
Oxford officials are weighing tougher penalties for unlicensed short-term rentals after Commissioner Dave Donovan noted that only five of the town’s 35–44 listings are licensed.
A proposed ordinance would replace the current daily fine of $100–$200 with a $1,000 monthly penalty and make advertising without a license a violation, forcing owners to remove unregistered listings. Donovan said the changes would improve compliance, data collection, and enforcement while keeping corporate investors out, since only “natural persons” may hold licenses. A public hearing on the measure is set for October 28.
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