New Jersey Record
Franklin Township
Development

Short-Term Rental Ordinance

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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.

Public comments (4)

MixedNelsonAug 11, 2026

Supported the regulation but asked the council to amend it to allow one bona fide secondary residence rather than categorically excluding non-owner-occupied homes.

Franklin Township Council Work Session/Regular Meeting - Aug 11, 2026 · 2:46:39 →
MixedDenise SmithJul 14, 2026

Praised the primary-residency requirement but asked how the township distinguishes a short-term rental from an event venue, citing loud DJ gatherings and parking/septic concerns.

Township Council Work Session/Regular Meeting - Jul 14, 2026 · 55:23 →
OpposedMatt PencakJul 14, 2026

Described DJ noise rocking the neighborhood on weekends, said police have been called five-plus times, and asked for language restricting amplified music.

Township Council Work Session/Regular Meeting - Jul 14, 2026 · 58:37 →
OpposedBarbaraJul 14, 2026

Said the property is listed on booking.com and VRBO allowing up to 65 guests, questioned parking and septic drainage on clay soil, and noted the dangerous road has no sidewalks.

Township Council Work Session/Regular Meeting - Jul 14, 2026 · 1:17:47 →