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Cherry Hill tables proposed Airbnb ban after residents speak out

Council members said they are committed to passing some sort of ordinance to protect neighborhoods, but that there may be a better way to word the ordinance that does not put a blanket ban over Airbnb hosts who follow the rules.

Cherry Hill Mayor Chuck Cahn (center) answers questions for resident Donna Topham (right) as she speaks during the public comment period during the Cherry Hill Township Council meeting Sept. 9, 2019, after they introduced an ordinance to ban short term rentals like Airbnb, following the issues at the Airbnb former home of Muhammad Ali.
Cherry Hill Mayor Chuck Cahn (center) answers questions for resident Donna Topham (right) as she speaks during the public comment period during the Cherry Hill Township Council meeting Sept. 9, 2019, after they introduced an ordinance to ban short term rentals like Airbnb, following the issues at the Airbnb former home of Muhammad Ali.Read moreTOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer