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Short Term Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1105 - Short Term Rentals
First seen: July 19, 2022
Last seen: November 15, 2022
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November 15, 2022Council
Full RecordingZoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1105, 2022
"Sterling Scory explained that the amendment solidifies the existing prohibition on short-term rentals (like Airbnb) by clarifying definitions. Councillor MacKenzie inquired about enforcement, which remains complaint-driven."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1105, 2022 be adopted."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: John Rogers
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
September 20, 2022Council
Full RecordingZoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1105, 2022
"Council proceeded with the third reading of regulations specifically aimed at restricting vacation rentals in residential zones to preserve housing character."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1105, 2022 be given third reading."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: John Rogers
David Screech
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
Gery Lemon
Damian Kowalewich
September 6, 2022Council
Full RecordingZoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1105, 2022 - Short Term Rental Regulations
"Council discussed the strengthening of the definition of 'dwelling unit' and 'home occupation' to explicitly exclude commercial short-term rentals like Airbnb. Staff clarified that this does not impact legal Bed and Breakfasts which require a specific business license."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated August 12, 2022 from the Community Planner titled “Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1105, 2022 – Short Term Rental Regulations” be received."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1105, 2022 be given first and second reading."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
July 19, 2022Council
Full RecordingShort Term Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1105 - Short Term Rentals
"Planner Stirling Scory introduced the bylaw as a housekeeping measure to improve enforceability. Director Chase explained that the intent is to preserve housing stock for year-round residency. Councillor Mattson sought clarification on how Bed and Breakfasts differ from STRs, noting that Bed and Breakfasts involve living in the home while renting rooms, whereas STRs remove whole units from the rental market."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated July 13, 2022 from the Community Planner titled “Short Term Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1105 – Short Term Rentals” be received."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: John Rogers
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Ron Mattson
John Rogers