Short Term Rental Amendment Bylaw Presentation
Presentation slides regarding the regulation of short-term rentals, outlining the process for adopting Bylaw No. 1105.
Short Term Rental Amendment Bylaw
Amendment Bylaw No. 1105
PURPOSE OF REPORT
To introduce a new bylaw (No. 1105) to address the regulation of short-term rentals.
Background
A Short-Term Rental or STR refers to AirBNB, VRBO, or other rental platform that offers commercial short-term accommodation located in a portion of or entirety of a dwelling.
The regulation of what is referred to as ‘vacation rental’ in the Town’s Zoning Bylaw is insufficient for prohibiting STRs.
Council’s objective is to avoid the commercial rental of residential dwelling units that would otherwise be used for long-term rentals or ownership.
New Bylaw
Staff had brought forward reports pertaining to the regulation of STRs in previous months; however, information staff relied on in drafting regulations was found to be inadequate.
New Bylaw is consistent with our existing zoning definitions and is enforceable.
The previous bylaw, No. 1092 will be abandoned.
Discussion
Definitions
- Revised definition for ‘dwelling unit’
- Added revisions to existing definition of ‘home occupation’
Prohibited Uses and Structures
- Revised existing Prohibited Uses Section 3.3.2 e) Vacation Rentals
Home Occupations
- Revised existing prohibited home occupations Section 4.2.1 m) Vacation Rentals
Process and Next Steps
Process
- Abandon Bylaw No. 1092: July 19, 2022
- New Bylaw No. 1105: August, 2022
- Advance Notice of Public Hearing: August, 2022
- 1st and 2nd Reading: September 6, 2022
- 3rd & Adopt: September 20, 2022
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report dated July 13, 2022 from the Community Planner titled “Short Term Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1105 – Short Term Rentals” be received.
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