By-law 2025-50 - Short-term Accommodation — full text

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## THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN BY-LAW NO. 2025-50 ## BEING A BY-LAW TO LICENSE AND REGULATE THE USE OF SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION PROPERTIES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 provides that the powers of the Municipality under this or any other Act shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on municipalities to enable municipalities to govern their affairs as they consider appropriate and to enhance the municipality's ability to respond to municipal issues; AND WHEREAS Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purposes of exercising authority under the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 and any other Act; AND WHEREAS Section 390 to 400 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 enables a municipality to pass By-laws for imposing fees or charges to permits and services provided or done by them; AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 434.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, a municipality has the authority to impose a system of administrative monetary penalties and fees as an additional means of encouraging compliance with this by-law; AND WHEREAS Section 434.2 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended provides that an Administrative Monetary Penalty imposed by the Municipality of a person constitutes a debt of the person to the Municipality and may be added to the Owner's tax roll and collected in the same manner as property taxes; AND WHEREAS Section 23.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, authorizes a municipality to delegate its powers and duties; AND WHEREAS Section 151 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, authorizes Council to exercise its authority to provide a system of licensing with respect to Short-term Accommodation businesses; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Magnetawan enacts as follows; ## 1. DEFINITIONS: "Accessory Building or Structure" means a detached building or structure where the use of which is naturally and normally incidental to, subordinate to, or exclusively devoted to, the principal use of the main building on the same lot but does not include a trailer, travel or tent trailer of any kind as described within the Municipality's current Zoning By-law regardless of ownership. "Approved Occupancy" means the occupancy of two persons per bedroom as noted on the approved septic permit subject to the property. "Bed and Breakfast" means an owner-occupied residential Dwelling Unit where a bedroom(s) is offered for rent and includes meals. "Bedroom" means a room offered for Short-term Accommodation intended primarily for overnight occupation, which complies with the standards for a bedroom, as set forth by the Ontario Building Code Act 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, and/or a room with one or more beds, murphy beds, pullout beds, sofa beds, day beds, futons or similar places for sleeping. "Council" means the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Magnetawan. "Declared Emergency" as defined in the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.O.S. 9 as a situation or an impending situation that constitutes a danger of major proportion. "Dwelling Unit" means a suite operated as a housekeeping unit, used or intended to be used by one or more persons which contains living, sleeping, sanitary facilities, and kitchen facilities, having a private entrance from outside the building or from a common hallway or stairway inside or outside the building. For the purpose of this By-law, a Dwelling Unit generally includes a detached dwelling as defined in the Municipality's Zoning By-law and may include a legal permitted accessory structure designed and intended for human habitation, but shall not include tent, trailer, park model trailer, mobile home, vehicle, watercraft, yurt, room or suite of rooms in a boarding or rooming house, hotel, motor home, or similar. "Fee" means a Fee as set forth in the Municipality of Magnetawan Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time to time, which is not prorated and is non-refundable. "Guest" means any person on the property who is not utilizing the property for overnight accommodation. For the purposes of this By-law, a Guest does not include a child under the age of (2) two years old at the time the Short-term Accommodation is utilized by the parent or guardian. "Licence" means the licence issued under this By-law as proof of licensing under this By-law. "Licensed" means to have in one's possession a valid and current Licence issued under this Bylaw and "Unlicensed" has the contrary meaning. "Licensee" means the Owner of a Property who holds a Licence or is required to hold a Licence under this By-law for that Property; "Licensee Attestation" means a document that has been prepared by the Municipality that prescribes the roles and responsibilities of the Licensee, including but not limited to, behavioural expectations as they relate to non-disturbance of neighbours; "Officer" means a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer, Chief Building Inspector, Building Official, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Chief, Police Officer or other person appointed by by-law to enforce the provisions of Municipal by-laws. "Owner" means the Person(s) holding title to the Property where the Short-term Accommodation is located, and "Ownership" has a corresponding meaning. "Parking Area" means an area on the Property provided for the parking of motor vehicles and may include aisles, parking spaces, pedestrian walkways, and related ingress and egress lanes, but shall not include any part of a public street. "Property" means the land upon which a Short-term Accommodation is operated, exclusive of buildings or structures or any part thereof. "Renter" means a person responsible for the rental of the Property by way of concession, permit, lease, licence, rental agreement or similar commercial arrangement. "Responsible Person" means an Owner or a Person, eighteen (18) years of age or older, duly appointed by an Owner to act on its behalf, and being responsible for ensuring the Short-term Accommodation is operated in accordance with the provisions of this By-law, the Licence and applicable laws; "Short-term Accommodation" (STA) means use of a residential Dwelling Unit that offers a place of accommodation or temporary residence, or occupancy by way of concession, permit, lease, licence, rental agreement or similar arrangement whether written or verbal for fewer than twenty-eight (28) consecutive calendar days throughout all or part of the year with no on-site management throughout all or part of the year. Short-term Accommodation uses shall not mean a motel, hotel, bed and breakfast establishment, tourist establishment, tourist cabin establishment, or similar commercial accommodation use. "Municipality" means The Corporation of the Municipality of Magnetawan; "Zoning By-law" means the Municipality's Comprehensive Zoning By-law, as amended from time to time, or any successor comprehensive Zoning By-law, as amended. ## 2. APPLICATIONS 2.1 The requirement of this By-law applies to the business or occupation of providing Short-term Accommodation within the geographic limits of the Municipality of Magnetawan. 2.2 Persons who own, operate or offer a premises for Short-term Accommodation must file an application. 2.3 The determination of whether a Licence application is "complete" in accordance with this By-law shall be within the discretion of the Municipality. 2.4 This By-law does not apply to a motel, bed and breakfast establishment, institutional establishment, tourist establishment, tourist camping establishment, resort or similar commercial or institutional use as defined in the Municipality's current Zoning By-law. 2.5 Applicants may apply for a licence which will be valid as of January 1s of the following calendar year, provided the requirements for a licence found in Section 6 of this By-law have been met. 2.6 If the Applicant is a corporation, proof that the corporation is legally entitled to conduct business in Ontario, including but not limited to: - i. articles of incorporation of other incorporating documents, duly certified by the proper government official or department of the Province in Ontario or of the Government of Canada; and - ii. a list containing the names of all directors and shareholders of the Corporation 2.7 Licences will be issued to complete applications on a first come first service basis with priority being given to licensees with a valid licence for the previous year. 2.8 For the period of 2026 there will be no cap on the number of issued licences, and the number of issued licences will be reviewed by Council on an as needed basis. - 2.9 An application will be deemed abandoned if not completed within four (4) months of submission date. ## 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS: 3.1 Only one Licence per property shall be issued to a property owner(s). 3.2 Short-term Accommodations may include the use of a legal permitted accessory structure designed and intended for human habitation when the primary residence is included in the Shortterm Accommodation rental. - 3.3 Short-term Accommodations may include the use of a legal permitted accessory structure designed and intended for human habitation as a standalone rental when the primary residence is owner occupied at the time of the Short-term Accommodation rental. 3.4 Issued Licences shall be posted on the Municipal website and the Short-term Accommodation Municipal Mapping, and shall include: - a) Status of licence; - b) Owner(s) name; - c) Property location; - d) Responsible Person's name; - e) Number of approved Bedrooms; - f) Approved Occupancy; and - g) Any other information deemed necessary by the Municipality. 8. 3.5 The Responsible Person identified on the Licence shall either attend the Property or contact the Renter at the request of the Municipality or a representative of the Municipality within the required time to address any complaints regarding the use of the property. 3.6 A Licensee shall ensure that any listing, advertisement, or publication etc. of the licenced Short-term Accommodation property includes the current corresponding Licence number issued by the Municipality. - 3.7 The Licensee or the Responsible Person shall ensure all Renters and Guests are provided with waste diversion education, which shall include; - a) Location of Municipal Landfill sites; - b) Hours of operation for Municipal Landfill sites; - c) Municipally supplied waste diversion stickers or Municipally issued Landfill Card for household waste; - d) Education on clear bag use; and - e) Education on the sorting of refuse and/or recycling for Landfill disposal. All refuse and recycling is the responsibility of the Licensee and/or Responsible Person and shall be sorted accordingly and located either in wildlife resistant containers if stored outside (garage/shed) or appropriate containers if stored inside. All refuse shall be property disposed of after each rental. - 3.8 The maximum rental during the months of July and August shall be no greater than one rental contract per seven (7) consecutive days. ## 4. PROHIBITIONS AND FAILURES: - 4.1 No Person shall operate, use, advertise or permit a Short-term Accommodation if: - a) the Short-term Accommodation is not Licenced; - b) the rental occupancy is greater than the number of bedrooms approved by the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority Septic permit subject to the property; - c) there is a greater number of combined Renters and/or Guests than is permitted by the by-law; - d) if the operation of the Property is not primarily for residential purposes; - e) information contained and provided within the application is inaccurate or false; - f) operation is in contravention of the approved floor plan. - 4.2 No Person shall fail to produce a copy of the signed Licence upon the request of an Officer. - 4.3 No Person shall fail to produce a Fire Safety Plan which shall be required for every Short-term Accommodation property and shall be approved by the Chief Fire Official or designate and posted in a location clearly visible to all renters and guests and shall be reviewed annually by the Licensee. - 4.4 No Person shall permit the maximum number of Renters to exceed two (2) Renters for each bedroom on the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority Septic permit submitted with the application for the Short-term Accommodation Licence, at any one time. For the purpose of this Section, children under the age of two (2) years old, shall not be considered a renter. - 4.5 No Person shall permit the maximum number of Renters and Guests on a Property at any given time, to exceed ten (10) regardless of the number of approved bedrooms and/or sleeping spaces. - 4.6 No Person shall contravene the requirements found in Section 7 of this By-law. - 4.7 No person shall fail to comply with all applicable Municipal By-laws, Provincial and Federal Legislation, Electrical Safety Authority Regulations, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority and any other applicable regulations or legislation. - 4.8 No Licensee operating a Short-term Accommodation property that is not located on a Municipality maintained year-round road, shall fail to ensure all Renters and Guests are informed that emergency services may not be provided and how to access services should the need arise. - 4.9 No Licensee operating a Short-term Accommodation property that is a water access only property, shall fail to ensure all Renters and Guests are informed that emergency services shall not be provided and how to access services should the need arise. ## 5. TERM OF LICENCE: - 5.1 A Licence that has been issued pursuant to this By-law shall expire upon the earliest of the - a) December 31st of the year valid;-and/or - b) Upon the sale or transfer of the Property. For clarity, Licences are non-transferable; and/or - c) The Licence has been revoked in accordance with the provisions of this By-law. - 5.2 The Municipality shall have the right to extend any active Licence for up to one (1) calendar year after a declared emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.O.S. 1990, c, E.9 has ended. ## 6. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: - 6.1 Every application for a new Licence, or the renewal of an existing Licence, will include: - a) A completed application in the form required by the Municipality; - b) Every Owner's name, address, telephone number, and email address; - c) Every application shall have a Municipally approved civic address for emergency service purposes unless the subject property is water access; - d) Statutory declaration signed by each and every Owner stating that the Property is used primarily for residential purposes and that each and every Owner understands their responsibilities as a Licensee; - e) A name and contact information of the Responsible Person who can be readily contacted within thirty (30) minutes and respond to the property at the request of the Municipality or a representative of the Municipality, within sixty (60) minutes; - f) The septic permit issued by the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority or authority of the day for the subject property; - g) A water sample result from the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit that is not more than three (3) months old. If the water source is non-potable water, applicant will be required to post on property at each water source, "non-potable water, not for drinking". - h) A signed copy of the Short-term Accommodation Licensee Attestation for the Licensed property; - i) Payment of the non-refundable applicable Fees as noted within the Municipality's Fees and Charges By-law; - i) An exterior site diagram drawn of the Property identifying: - The location of all buildings and structures on the property; - ii. The exterior decks and related site amenities; - ili. The location of wells and all components of sewage systems; - iv. Location of the Parking Area with a minimum number of parking spaces as set out in the Zoning By-law; and - V. Waste diversion locations. - k) An interior floor plan drawn of the Property identifying: - i. The location of the electrical panel; - ii. The use of each room; - ili. The location of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and early warning devices; - iv. The location of fire extinguishers; - V. The location of all gas and electric appliances; - vi. The location of all fireplaces, fuel-burning appliances and heat sources; and - vii. All entrances/exits to and from the building. - 1) A list of all tests and maintenance checks of smoke, carbon monoxide alarms, early warning devices and fire extinguishers showing the location of the device, date inspected and a signature of the person conducting the inspection; - m) a certificate of insurance which includes a liability limit of no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence for Property damage or bodily injury. Such insurance policy shall identify that a Short-term Accommodation is being operated on the Property. The insurance coverage required herein shall be endorsed to the effect that the Municipality shall be given at least thirty (30) days' notice in writing of any cancellation or material variation to the policy or the homeowner shall be given at least thirty (30) days' notice in writing of any cancellation or material variation to the policy. OR A certificate of insurance which includes a liability limit of no less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence for Property damage or bodily injury. Such insurance policy shall identify that a Short-term Accommodation is being operated on the Property and name the Municipality of Magnetawan as an additional insured on their general liability. The insurance coverage required herein shall be endorsed to the effect that the Municipality shall be given at least thirty (30) days' notice in writing of any cancellation or material variation to the policy; OR - n) Where applicable, confirmation of inspection or certification as required below: - i. An Electrical Systems Safety Assessment certificate; - ii. Where there are wood burning appliances, a Wood Energy Technical Transfer (WETT) report dated no less than 5 years old issued by a certified WETT inspector; - iii. Confirmation indicating that the chimney, flue pipes etc. have been inspected annually by an approved service provider or an attestation from the property owner that inspection has been completed; - iv. An HVAC inspection report issued by an HVAC Technician. An updated report shall be required each year, and; - v. At time of renewal: maintenance and records of tests for all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. 6.2 A Licensee shall be responsible for informing the Municipality, in writing, of any changes to the information contained within the application or any deviation to the approved plans within seven (7) days of such change or deviation. As per the current Fees and Charges By-law, failure to provide information changes may result in an administration fee. 6.3 Nothing herein allows a Licensee to rent bedrooms other than those identified and approved on the interior floor plans submitted with the application unless the Municipality has approved same. ## 7. LICENSEE REQUIREMENTS: 7.1 The following shall be posted on the interior of the subject property and made available to Renters, and Guests and made available for inspection: - i. A copy of the current Licence; - ii. A copy of the interior floor plan; - iii. A copy of the approved exterior site plan; - iv. A copy of the current Open-Air Burning By-law; 5. A copy of the current Noise By-law; - vi. The occupant load of the residence; - vii. Emergency "911" instructions with the address of the Property clearly printed and posted in a conspicuous location: - a. if the Property is not located on a year-round municipality-maintained road or is accessed by water, acknowledgement that emergency services may not be provided and how to access services should the need arise; - b. if the Property is a water access only property, acknowledgement that emergency services shall not be provided and how to access services should the need arise. - viii. A copy of the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms maintenance and use instructions; - ix. Name and contact information of the Responsible Person. 7.2 All Short-term Accommodations Properties must provide a class ABC portable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A 10BC on each floor of the Property and a Class 5BC kitchen extinguisher in all cooking areas. 7.3 Portable extinguishers shall be: - i. Kept operable and fully charged; - ii. Located so that they are easily seen and shall be accessible at all times; - iii. Tested and maintained by either the Licensee, Responsible Person or by a qualified person in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications; 4. Replaced according to manufacturer's recommendations, or as per NFPA 10, or every 5 years; and - V. Records shall be kept identifying when an extinguisher was inspected, purchased and/or replaced. 7.4 Confirmation that the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms have been checked monthly and are in working condition before every new renter. 7.5 The Licensee shall maintain a guest register which indicates the Renters' and Guests' names, addresses, telephone numbers, number of Renters and Guests, length of stay. This guest register must be provided to the Municipality within twenty-four (24) hours upon request. ## 8. ISSUANCE OF LICENCE AND GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL AND REVOCATION: 8.1 The Municipality reserves the right to issue, refuse to issue, renew a Licence, to revoke or to impose terms and conditions on a Licence if the Municipality has reason to believe there has been a contravention. 8.2 The Municipality may refuse to issue or renew a Licence where: - i. The Owner fails to meet the requirements of the application or this By-law; - ii. There are reasonable grounds to believe that the operation of the Short-term Accommodation may be averse to the public interest; - iii. A Licence has been previously revoked or made subject to terms and conditions; 4. iV. An Owner has presented a history of contravention with this By-law; - V. An Owner has presented a history of contravention with the Noise By-law; 6. Vi. The proposed use of the property is not permitted by the Zoning By-law; - vii. The Owner is indebted to the Municipality in respect of fines, penalties, judgements, or any other amounts owing, including awarding of legal costs, disbursements, outstanding property taxes and late payment charges; - viii. The Property does not conform with applicable federal and provincial law and regulations or municipal by-laws, including, but not limited to, the Zoning By-law, Property Standards By-law, the Ontario Building Code Act 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4 and the Electricity Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c. 15, Schedule A; - ix. The septic requirements have not been met; - x. Building permits issued in respect of the subject property have not been closed and the certificate of occupancy has not been issued by the Chief Building Official for the Municipality. 8.3 The Municipality may revoke a Licence if it was issued in error or granted based on incorrect or false information. - 8.4 Where the application for a License has been refused, revoked, or cancelled, the fees paid by the Applicant, in respect to the License, shall not be refunded. ## 9. ORDERS: 9.1 If an Officer is satisfied that a contravention of this By-law has occurred, the Officer may make an Order requiring the Renter, or Person who contravened this By-law, or Person who caused or permitted the contravention, or the Licensee to take actions to correct the contravention. - 9.2 The Order shall set out: - a) Reasonable particulars of the contravention to identify the contravention and the location of the contravention; and - b) The work to be done and the date by which the work must be done, if any. - 9.3 An Order may be served personally upon the Owner to whom it is directed to or sent by registered mail or electronic mail to the address shown on the last revised assessment roll or to the last known address. - 9.4 In the event the Officer is unable to serve any Order under the provisions of this By-law, the Order shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the property, and the placing of the Order shall be deemed to be sufficient service of the Order on the Renter or Licensee/Owner. - 9.5 An order under Section 9 may require action be taken even though the facts which constitute the contravention of this By-law were present before this By-law came into force. - 9.6 No Person shall fail to comply with an order issued pursuant to Section 9. - 9.7 An order under this By-law may require work to be done even though the facts which constitute the contravention of this By-law were present before this By-law came into force. - 9.8 Any violations of this By-law shall be addressed pursuant to their respective remedies. ## 10. ENTRY AND INSPECTION: - 10.1 An Officer, Fire Chief or Building Official may, at any reasonable time, enter onto any land to determine whether this By-law is being complied with. - 10.2 Every Owner shall permit an Officer, Fire Chief or Building Official to inspect any part of the Property for the purposes of determining compliance with this By-law. - 10.3 Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law, an Officer or Building Official shall not enter or remain in any room or place actually being used as a Dwelling Unit, unless: - a) The consent of the occupier is obtained after the occupier has been informed that the right of entry may be refused and, if refused, may only be made under the authority of a warrant issued under the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O.1990, c.P.33, as amended; or - b) A warrant is issued under the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.0.1990, c. P.33, as amended, is obtained. - 10.4 A Fire Chief may, without a warrant, enter and inspect land and Property at a reasonable time for the purposes of assessing fire safety pursuant to section 19(2) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4, as amended. ## 11. OBSTRUCTION: 11.1 No Person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any Officer, Fire Chief or Building Official exercising a power or performing a duty under this By-law. 11.2 Any person who has been alleged to have contravened any of the provisions of this By-law, shall identify themselves to the Officer, Fire Chief or Building Official upon request, failure to do so shall be deemed to have obstructed or hindered the Officer, Fire Chief or Building Inspector in the execution of their duties. ## 12. PENALTY: 12.1 Every Person who contravenes any of the provision of this By-law may be subject to one or more of the following: - a) Administrative Penalty, as permitted under Section 434.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 as amended; and/or - b) Set fines as permitted under the Provincial Offences Act; and/or - c) Set fines as permitted under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1197, S.O. 1997, c.4, as amended; and/or - d) Set fines as permitted under O.Reg. 213/07: Fire Code; - e) Set fines as permitted under the Building Code Act 1992, S.0. 1992, c. 23; and/or - f) Fees, as outlined in Schedule "A" of this By-law and/or additional charges, which may be amended from time to time. 12.2 Every Person who contravenes an order under this By-law is guilty of an offence. 12.3 Each day a contravention occurs constitutes a new offence. 12.4 Every Person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an offence and all contraventions of the By-law are designated as continuing offences pursuant to Section 429 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c 25. 12.5 Every Person or Owner who concurs in such contravention, is guilty of an offence and may be subject to an Administrative Penalty or set fine. 12.6 Every Person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an offence pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act R. S. O. 1990, Chapter P. 33, as amended, and upon conviction, a Person is liable to a fine of not more than $ 5,000, exclusive of costs. 12.7 Every Corporation who contravenes any provision of this By-law, is guilty of an offence and on conviction liable to a fine not exceeding $25,000 for a first offence and $50,000 for any subsequent offence. 12.8 Where a Person has been convicted for an offence under this By-law by a court of competent jurisdiction, the court may in addition to any other penalty imposed on the Person convicted, issue an order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence or the doing of any act or thing by the Person convicted directed toward the continuation or repetition of the offence. 12.9 Fees, fines, penalties, and/or charges are as Schedule "A" attached for 2025 and are to be incorporated into the current Fees and Charges By-law. Any changes to Schedule "A" will be made during the annual updating of the Fees and Charges By-law and will be contained therein. ## 13. ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTIES - 13.1 An Officer may issue an Administrative Monetary Penalty to the Person, Owner or Licensee found in contravention of any provision of this By- law. - 13.2 Any Person who contravenes any provision of this By-law, upon receiving an Administrative Monetary Penalty pursuant to Section 14.1, may be liable to pay to the Municipality an Administrative Penalty. ## 14. COLLECTION OF UNPAID FINES 14.1 Pursuant to Section 441 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C 25, if any part of a fine for a contravention of this By-law remains unpaid after the fine becomes due and payable under Section 66 of the Provincial Offences Act, R. S. O. 1990, c P. 33; Provincial Offences Act" including any extension of time for payment ordered under that Section, the Licence Issuer may give the Person against whom the fine was imposed a written notice specifying the amount of the fine payable and the final date on which it is payable, which shall be not less than 21 days after the date of the notice. If the fine remains unpaid after the final date specified in the notice, the fine is deemed to be unpaid taxes pursuant to Section 351 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O 2001, c. 25 and may be added to the Owner's tax roll and collected in the same manner as Property taxes. ## 15. SCHEDULES - 15.1 The following schedules attached hereto form part of this By-law but may be changed by motion of Council: - i. Schedule "A" Fines for Violations ## 16. MUNICIPALITY NOT LIABLE - 16.1 The Municipality assumes no liability for property damage or Personal injury resulting from remedial action or remedial work undertaken with respect to any Person or property that is subject of this By-law. ## 17.ENFORCEMENT - 17.1 A decision of a Court stating that one or more of the provisions of this By-law are invalid in whole or in part does not affect the validity, effectiveness, or enforceability of the other provisions or parts of the provisions of this By-law. ## 19. REPEALED BY-LAWS - 19.1 That By-law 2024-44 and any previously conflicting By-laws are hereby repealed. ## 20. EFFECTIVE DATE 20.1 This By-law shall come into full force and effect as of October 29°, 2025, for the period beginning January 15', 2026 to December 315, 2026. READ a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time and passed this 29th day of October 2025. THE COPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWN   Mayor Kastinoom CAO/Clerk ## The Corporation of the Municipality of Magnetawan FEES, CHARGES, FINES, AMPS By-law 2025- 50 ## License and Regulate the Use of Short-Term Accommodation Properties By-law Schedule "A" | SECTION | SHORT FORM WORDING | SET FINE | |-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------| | 3.5 / 6.1f | Failure to respond to concern within thirty (30) minutes | $ 300 | | 3.5 / 6.1f | Failure to attend Premises within sixty (60) minutes | $ 300 | | 3.7 | Failure to properly dispose of refuse | $ 300 | | 3.8 | Offering a STA Accommodation for less than a seven (7) day consecutive rental during the months of July and August | $ 500 | | 4.1 a)- g) | Operating STA without a Licence 4.1 a) - g) Operate, use, advertise or permit a Short-term Accommodation in contravention of 4.1 a) to f) inclusive | $5,000 | | 4.2 | Failure to produce a copy of the signed licence or attestation | $ 300 | | 4.3 | Failure to create and/or produce and/or post an approved Fire Safety Plan for an STA with an occupancy of 10 renters/guests | $ 500 | | 4.4 4.5 4.6 | Number of guests/renters on Premises contrary to Licence | $ 500 | | 4.7 | Contravention of Section 7 - Requirements | $ 500 | | 4.8 4.9 | Failure to advise renters and guests how to access emergency services that may not be provided due to private/unmaintained and/or water access | $ 500 | | 6.1 k) iv | Parking contrary to approved Licence | $ 300 | | 6.2 | Failure to notify of Licence changes within seven (7) days | $ 300 | | 7.1 | Failure to post required documentation | $ 300 | | 7.2 | Failure to provide fire extinguisher as required | $ 300 | | 8.2 viii / 4.10 | Confirmed Municipal by-law contravention of any by-law or this by-law | $ 500 | | 8.2 viii | Confirmed Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4 contravention | As Per The Act | | 8.2 viii | Confirmed Ontario Building Code Act 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23 As Per The contravention | | | 9.1 | Contravention of an Order under any Act or this By-law | $ 500 | | 9.4 | Removal of STA posted order that is not under either the Building Code Act 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23 or the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4, without consent | $ 500 | | 11.1 | Hinder/Obstruct an Officer while on duty | $1,000 | Fees, fines, penalties, and/or charges are as Schedule "A" attached for 2025 are to be incorporated into the Current Fees and Charges By-law. Any changes to Schedule "A" will be made during the annual updating of the fees and Charges By-law and will be contained therein.