Stroudsburg Borough Council Approves Ordinance Updates and Budget Transfers

Executive Highlights

### Key Takeaways * The council approved updates to the Code Enforcement ordinance, adopting the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. * A motion was made to table action on setting a public hearing for an ordinance establishing license criteria for short-term rentals of residential dwelling units until the council reviews the revised ordinance. * The council also approved budget transfers and a refund to the Greater Delaware Valley Chapter of the JDRF.

Legislative Actions

Adopted An Ordinance of the Stroudsburg Borough Council to Amend Chapter 5, Code Enforcement, Part 2, Adoption of Codes, Section §5-201, “Adoption by Reference”.

Passed

Motion

Ms. McCabe

Second

Mr. Weiss

Vote

7-yes; 0-no; 0-abstain

Approved a Professional Consulting Services Agreement with RKR Hess, a Division of UTRS, for the Preparation of a Sewer Tapping Fee Study.

Passed

Motion

Mr. Smith

Second

Mr. Weiss

Vote

7-yes; 0-no; 0-abstain

Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Building Inspection Underwriters of PA, Inc. for third-party commercial permitting services.

Public Testimony

Denise Flightman

Supported the Ordinance to Amend Chapter 5, Code Enforcement, Part 2, Adoption of Codes, Section §5-201, “Adoption by Reference”.

Sentiment: Supportive

Community Impact

The approved ordinances and budget transfers will have a positive impact on the borough's code enforcement and permitting processes, allowing for more efficient and effective management of properties and development projects.

Next Steps

Scheduling a public hearing for an ordinance establishing license criteria for short-term rentals of residential dwelling units
Reviewing revised ordinances with the Redevelopment Committee
Coordinating a meeting between chairpersons of the Parking Committee, Street Committee, and Redevelopment Committee with the Borough Solicitor, Borough Engineer, and Chuck Leonard

Technical Reference

International Property Maintenance Code

A set of building codes that provide minimum standards for property maintenance and occupancy.

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