LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF YORK, PA
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (BILL NO. 34)
YORK CITY COUNCIL
Notice is hereby given that York City Council will hold a public meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM, in City Council Chambers, 101 S. George St., York, PA, to consider final passage of Bill No. 34 of 2025, introduced December 2, 2025. Said Bill amends the city’s Zoning Ordinance to update definitions of Family and Rooming House/Boarding House. The ordinance clarifies that a family may consist of related persons or up to two unrelated persons (plus children, servants, or guests) living together as a single housekeeping unit. Roomers and boarders are excluded. It further defines “single housekeeping unit” and clarifies that single-family dwellings must be occupied by one family. Rooming/boarding houses are defined as buildings for up to three roomers, accessory to a single-family dwelling. The ordinance contains a severability clause and will take effect as provided by law.
A full copy of Bill No. 34 may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office by email at dthompso@yorkcity.org or by calling (717) 849 2246. For details on how to watch the meeting and to access the agenda with the full text of the Bill, visit https://www.yorkcity.org/events/ and select the stated meeting date. Individuals with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (717) 849 2246 to request necessary accommodations. Persons with hearing impairments may seek assistance through the Deaf Center at TDD (717) 848 6765.