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DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH
BYLAW NO. 1244
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY
SECONDARY SUITES PERMIT BYLAW
The amending by-laws which have been consolidated into "District of
North Saanich Secondary Suites Permit Bylaw 1244 (2010)" are as
follows:
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as of February 15, 2016
This consolidation of the District of North Saanich Secondary Suites Permit Bylaw and
amendments have been prepared exclusively for the use by the District of North
Saanich for convenience only.
The District of North Saanich does not represent that this consolidation is
accurate or complete and anyone using this material should confirm its
content by reference to the original Bylaws.
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DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH
BYLAW NO. 1 2 4 4
A BYLAW TO IMPOSE AN ANNUAL SECONDARY SUITE
PERMIT REQUIREMENT
WHEREAS the District has authorized the use of a single family residential
dwelling for secondary suites in certain circumstances further to the Zoning Bylaw;
AND WHEREAS Secondary Suites and additional dwelling units are commonly
rented for consideration and the District wishes to encourage the use and operation
of such dwellings in a manner that is conducive to the community, in form and
function;
AND WHEREAS the Community Charter provides for the regulation and licensing
of businesses, including rentals, and for a system of licenses, permits and approvals,
and provisions for the protection and enhancement of the well-being of its
community;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the District of North Saanich in open meeting
assembled, enacts as follows:
1.
Citation
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Secondary Suites Permit Bylaw No. 1244, 2010".
2.
Interpretation
(1)
The definitions and terms used in the District of North Saanich's Business
License Bylaw and Zoning Bylaw apply to the interpretation of this bylaw.
(2)
"Secondary Suite Permit" refers to a permit issued in accordance with this
bylaw, and which has not lapsed or been revoked.
3.
Permit Requirement and Applications
(1)
Every owner of a single family residential dwelling that contains or is to
contain a secondary suite must hold a valid and current Secondary Suite
Permit.
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(2)
A Secondary Suite Permit may be applied for by the registered owner:
(a)
making an application in the prescribed form to the Licensing
Inspector and
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(b)
paying the permit fee set out in Schedule A.
4.
Issuance of Permits
(1)
On satisfaction that the application complies with this bylaw and the Zoning
Bylaw, and has been issued a building permit for a suite, the Licensing
Inspector shall issue the Secondary Suite Permit.
(2)
The Licensing Inspector may conduct inspections, and may require the
applicant to provide additional information, as necessary to determine
compliance with this bylaw and the Zoning Bylaw.
(3)
For certainty:
(a)
issuance of a Secondary Suite Permit under this bylaw does not
relieve compliance with all other District Bylaws and the British
Columbia Building Code;
(b)
the holder of a valid and current Secondary Suite Permit is not also
required to obtain a Business License with respect to the rental of that
secondary suite.
5.
Terms and Applicability
(1)
The term of each permit shall commence January 1 and end on the following
December 31.
(2)
A fee is not refundable and may not be pro-rated.
(3)
Every Secondary Suite Permit issued under this bylaw shall be deemed to be
a personal license to the applicant and is valid only for the property indicated
on the permit.
(4)
Every Secondary Suite Permit holder must post a copy of the permit at a
conspicuous location in the secondary suite.
6.
Renewal of Permits
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(1)
Provided that it has not been revoked or suspended under Section 7, the
Secondary Suite Permit will be automatically renewed annually on January
1.
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(2)
If the holder of a Secondary Suite Permit disposes of its interest in the lands
that are the subject of the Permit, the new owner must within 30 days of
taking ownership of the Lands submit a completed application form to the
Licensing Inspector, failing which the Permit shall be deemed to have been
revoked.
7.
Suspensions and Revocations
(1)
No holder of a Secondary Suite Permit or occupant of the property to which
the Secondary Suite Permit relates may:
(a)
cause unlawful nuisances or disturbances;
(b)
park their vehicle (if any) anywhere other than designated off-street
parking when at the residence;
(c)
otherwise cause disturbances or other objectionable situations as
identified in section 64 of the Community Charter.
(2)
A Secondary Suite Permit may be revoked, suspended or not renewed by
Council for reasonable cause including but not limited to failure to comply
with any of the provisions of this bylaw.
(3)
Council may impose conditions on the revocation or suspension of a
Secondary Suite Permit, and if implemented by the owner or occupant (or
both) within the time noted, will result in the Secondary Suite Permit
remaining valid.
8.
Forms
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(1)
The Licensing Inspector may prescribe the form of permits and permit
applications for the purposes of this Bylaw.
9.
Penalty
(1)
Any person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw commits an offence
punishable on summary conviction and shall be liable to the maximum fines
and penalties prescribed under the Community Charter and Offence Act, and
the costs of prosecution.
(2)
Every Secondary Suite Permit fee payable by any person pursuant to the
provisions of this bylaw is a debt due by that person to the District, which
may be recoverable together with any costs in any Court of competent
jurisdiction.
10.
Severability and Headings
(1)
Any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw, which is for
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any reason held to be invalid by the decision of any Court of competent
jurisdiction, may be severed from the balance of this Bylaw without affecting
the validity of the remaining portions of this Bylaw.
(2)
Section headings do not form part of this Bylaw. They are included for
convenience only and must not be used in interpreting this Bylaw.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 20th day of September, 2010.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 20th day of September, 2010.
READ A THIRD TIME THIS 20th day of September, 2010.
FINALLY ADOPTED this 4th day of October, 2010.
___________________________
MAYOR
____________________________
CORPORATE OFFICER
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SCHEDULE A
Fees
Permit Fee
$100.00