{"id":115942,"date":"2022-07-05T09:08:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T13:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=115942"},"modified":"2022-07-05T09:08:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T13:08:48","slug":"staff-proposes-toughening-up-the-towns-short-term-rental-bylaw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/staff-proposes-toughening-up-the-towns-short-term-rental-bylaw\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff proposes toughening up the Town&#8217;s short-term rental bylaw"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regulations surrounding short-term rental accommodations could get tougher, particularly for those who refuse to license their accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At its May 25 council meeting, <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/staff-to-investigate-capping-the-number-of-short-term-rental-accommodation-licenses-issued-in-certain-areas-of-huntsville\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">following a delegation from an Otter Lake resident<\/span><\/a>, Huntsville council asked staff to look into capping the number of short-term rental accommodation (STRA) permits the municipality issues, particularly around smaller lakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On June 29, at council\u2019s general committee meeting, staff had an answer: \u201cThrough our solicitor, I can confirm that under the licensing portion of the Municipal Act, a municipality is unable to restrict the number of licences inclusive of a lottery system, density restriction, area restriction or other measures,\u201d explained Chris Nagy, the Town\u2019s chief building official.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said the only other way of reducing the number of STRA permits issued is through zoning. The municipality would have to create a new zoning category where STRAs are not allowed. Instead, staff recommended amendments to the existing STRA licensing bylaw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The changes would cap the number of occupants allowed in an STRA at 10 guests, which would reduce noise complaints. Renters would be allowed two persons per bedroom up to a limit of 10 guests. Anyone wanting to host more than 10 guests would have to go before the STRA licensing committee to plead their case.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other changes recommended involved the fines associated with contravening the bylaw. A first offence would remain at $500, but the fine for a second offence would carry a penalty of $1,000, and a third offence $1,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis in turn will enable the current level of penalty [$500] for first  time offenders who &#8220;didn&#8217;t know the program existed&#8221; to remain, with higher penalties imposed for properties that are simply ignoring compliance, in recognition of the additional enforcement resources that are required. It should be noted that staff propose 3 levels of offense, as after that point, staff would seek court ordered enforcement, such as a Part 3 infraction, which would be achieved through the courts with a trial against the owner,\u201d states the staff report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt should be noted that with respect to occupancy our current program exceeds the requirements of the Ontario Building Code of 2 persons per bedroom by further including all sleeping areas with the STRA unit such as; pull out coaches, murphy beds, etc.,\u201d adds the report compiled by Nagy and director of planning services Kirstin Maxwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners of STRAs with septic systems that are more than 25 years old would also be required to hire a professional to verify that the system is sound and can accommodate the use. A report would also have to be submitted each year as the STRA owner seeks to renew the licence.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of enforcement, Nagy told committee that a property standards\/STRA bylaw enforcement officer has been hired and will begin training with the Town starting July 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Councillor Tim Withey said he found it strange that the Planning Act does not allow a municipality to limit the number of permits it issues. He said perhaps the Town should consider bringing in new zoning or prohibit short-term rentals altogether. &#8220;I wouldn\u2019t mind, quite frankly, there\u2019d be a lot less issues around town with these things,\u201d he said. \u201cSTRAs, I think they destroy communities. It\u2019s sad to me that they\u2019ve become so popular and also destroy small businesses like cottage resorts that employ people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Withey also suggested that for owners who refuse to comply with the Town&#8217;s licensing requirements,  perhaps the Town could go after the platforms where they advertise such as Airbnb and VRBO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nagy said other municipalities like Toronto are doing that, although it&#8217;s being appealed, and others are watching the results closely. He also reminded the committee that rentals are nothing new and that the licensing program for short-term rentals began as a means of regulating its use to ensure the rentals are safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Committee approved the changes. 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