York City Council adopts Bill 34 to tighten single-family definition, require review for rooming-house conversions Council adopted Bill 34 after a public hearing. The ordinance clarifies the "single family" definition, creates a "single housekeeping unit" standard, and requires owners who convert single-family homes into licensed rooming houses to undergo planning and zoning review; the change applies prospectively.

York City Council just passed Bill 34, redefining what "family" means and regulating rooming houses in single-family neighborhoods—how will this impact your community?

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Planning panel backs land-development waiver and multiple variances for 462–464 West Market redevelopment The York City Planning Commission recommended approval Thursday of a land-development waiver, several zoning variances and a special-exception allowing conversion of 462–464 West Market Street into a 15‑unit affordable senior housing building, with a condition that the special exception expires on transfer of the property.

A transformative plan is in motion to convert a long-vacant building into 15 affordable housing units for seniors in York City!

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SPG Capital seeks multifamily zoning approval for 335 West Philadelphia Street property SPG Capital applies for special exception to convert residential building into multifamily units.

A pivotal moment for York City as SPG Capital's request to transform a single-family home into a multi-family dwelling sparks debate amidst zoning challenges.

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