On October 25, 2021, Bylaw 2021.87 was passed and amended STRA Licensing Bylaw 2020.11 to include a minimum setback between licenced STRA locations in the Township. Under the new setback requirements, a new licence to operate a short-term rental accommodation shall not be granted to a property owner/operator if the proposed STRA location is within 300 metres of a property currently holding an STRA license. 

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Council Highlights provide and overview important decisions or agenda items from both Committee of the Whole and Council meetings in order to give residents a 'snap shot' on what occurred during the meeting.

Council Highlights for the October 25th, 2021 Council meeting are posted.

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Please be advised that Council adopted a bylaw on October 25, 2021 to amend Bylaw 2020.11 - A Bylaw to license, regulate and govern Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Uses.

The bylaw outlines the following: 

• Increase with Administrative Monetary Penalty (fine) to $2,500 per day/offence;
• Maximum STRA property occupancy rate of 10 occupants/guests between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.;  
• Occupancy rate cannot exceed the approved maximum overnight occupancy rate as approved by...