By-law 2026-015 amending fees: short-term accommodation licensing fees (Schedule O)

Georgian Bluffs, Ontario · No. 2026-015 · adopted 2026-03-18 · summary & facts

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By-law 2026-015 Page 1 of 1 The Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bluffs By-law Number 2026-015 This document is public and available in an accessible format upon request. Being a By-law to amend Schedule "O" of By-Law 2025-078 - 2026 Fees and Charges for the imposition and collection of fees for certain municipal services and activities. Whereas Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, provides that a Municipality and a local board may pass by-laws imposing fees or charges on persons for services or activities as provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or any local board; and for the use of its property including property under its control; and Whereas By-law 2025-078 was passed on December 3, 2025, to enact fees and charges for municipal services, programs and facilities; and Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bluffs deems it expedient and necessary to amend Schedule "O" of By-Law 2025-078 to include amended Short Term Accommodation Licensing Fees; Therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bluffs enacts the following: 1. That Schedule "O" of By-Law 2025-078 is hereby repealed and replaced by the amended Schedule "O" attached hereto. 2. That this by-law shall come into force and effect upon being passed by Council. Read a first and second time this 18th day of March 2026. Read a third time and finally passed this 18th day of March 2026. Original Signed By Mayor and Clerk __________________________ Sue Carleton, Mayor __________________________ Carly Craig, Clerk Township of Georgian Bluffs 2026 Fees and Services Charges Page 25 of 26 Schedule O - Licensing Short Term Rentals Service or Item Description Fee Unit of Measure Applicable Taxes 1 Operate a Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Annual - Primary Residence (12-Months) $500.00 Each Annually Exempt 2 Operate a Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Annual - Secondary Residence (12-Months) $750.00 Each Annually Exempt 3 Operate a Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Seasonal (May to October) - Primary Residence $250.00 Each Annually Exempt 4 Operate a Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Seasonal (May to October) - Secondary Residence $500.00 Each Annually Exempt 5 Operate a Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Accessory Structure - Secondary Residence $200.00 Each additional unit Annually Exempt 6 Operate a Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Accessory Structure - Primary Residence $100.00 Each additional unit Annually Exempt 7 Re-Inspection Fee $150.00 Each Re- Inspection Exempt 8 Appeal to the Chief Administrative Officer $100.00 Each Appeal Exempt 9 Appeal to the Third-Party Adjudicator $250.00 Each Appeal Exempt Other Licences Service or Item Description Fee Unit of Measure Applicable Tax 1 Lottery Licence other than Bingo licence 3% Prize value Exempt 2 Bingo lottery licence $15.00 Per event Exempt 3 Trailer occupancy licence (Annually + per month) $50.00 Per month Exempt $20.00 Annually Exempt 4 Agreement for temporary use $100.00 Each Exempt 5 Salvage Yard and Second-hand goods licence $200.00 Each Exempt 6 Sign permit fees (Maximum $400.00) Permanent Sign with Lights $15.00 Square metre Exempt Permanent Sign without Lights $10.00 Square metre Exempt Temporary Sign $50.00 Each - for a period of six months Exempt