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The Corporation of The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
By-law No. 2025-34
A By-Law to Establish a By-law to Manage Short Term
Accommodations
for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
WHEREAS Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, provides that
Section 8 and Section 11 shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on
municipalities to:
a) enable municipalities to govern their affairs as they consider appropriate; and
b) enhance their ability to respond to municipal issues;
AND WHEREAS Section 8 (3) of the Municipal Act, authorizes a municipality to provide for a
system of Licences;
AND WHEREAS Section 11 (2), paragraph 6 of the Municipal Act, authorizes a municipality to
pass a By-law respecting the health, safety and well-being of Persons;
AND WHEREAS And Whereas Section 151 of the Municipal Act, provides that a municipality may
provide for a system of Licences with respect to a business and may:
a) prohibit the carrying on or engaging in the business without a Licence;
b) refuse to grant a Licence or to revoke or suspend a Licence;
c) impose conditions as a requirement of obtaining, continuing to hold or renewing a Licence;
d) impose special conditions on a business in a class that have not been imposed on all the
businesses in that class in order to obtain, continue to hold or renew a Licence;
e) impose conditions, including special conditions, as a requirement of continuing to hold a
Licence at any time during the term of the Licence; and
f) Licence, regulate or govern real and Personal Property used for the business and the Persons
carrying it on or engaged in it.
AND WHEREAS Section 434.1 of the Municipal Act, provides that a municipality may require a
Person to pay an Administrative Monetary Penalty if the municipality is satisfied that the Person
has failed to comply with a By-law of the municipality passed under the Municipal Act;
AND WHEREAS Section 23.1 of the Municipal Act, authorizes a municipality to delegate its
powers and duties;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
has deemed it necessary and expedient to regulate and Licence the Short-Term Rental of
Property in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 - APPLICATION
1. The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all properties in the Municipality of Northern
Bruce Peninsula
SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS
1. For the purpose of this By-law, the following definitions shall apply:
"Accessory Building" shall mean and refer to a subordinate building, the use of which is incidental
to and customary in connection with the principal building or use and which is located on the same
lot with such principal building or use and is under the same ownership.
"Additional Residential Unit" shall mean a separate residential unit that is located within a
detached house, semi-detached house, or rowhouse, or within a building or structure that is
ancillary to a detached house, semi-detached house, or rowhouse.
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"Agent" means a Person authorized in writing by an Owner to act on the Owner's or group of
Owner's behalf;
"Applicant" means a Person who files an application for a licence;
"Building" means a structure occupying an area greater than 1 O square metres consisting of a
wall, roof and floor or any of them, or a structural system serving the function thereof, including
all plumbing, works, fixtures and services system appurtenant thereto;
"Clerk" means the Clerk for the Municipality, or any Person designated by the Clerk and the
person who oversees the STA process and manages the implementation and organization of
the various departments which would be impacted through STA implementation.
"Council" means Council for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula;
"Dwelling" means a building occupied or capable of being occupied as a home, residence or
sleeping place by one or more persons, and one or more families, but shall not include any
mobile home, construction trailer, travel trailer, hotels, motels, a home for the aged, nursing
home, hospital, or living quarters for a caretaker, watchman or other person or persons using
living quarters which are accessory to a Non-Residential building and shall include the following:
i) Accessory Detached Dwelling" means a detached dwelling subordinate and incidental
to the principal use, building or structure located on the same lot therewith.
ii) "Apartment Dwelling" means a building consisting of three (3) or more dwelling units,
which units have a common entrance from road level and the occupants of which obtain
access to their dwelling units through common halls.
iii) "Converted Dwelling" means a building on a lot originally designed, intended and
used as a one-family dwelling which has been lawfully altered or converted so as to
provide two (2) or more dwelling units, none of which is located in the cellar.
iv) "Cottage Dwelling" means a detached building, which may be occupied on a
seasonal basis, used for and containing only one dwelling unit, which is designed and/or
constructed for year-round human habitation.
v) "Detached Dwelling" means a separate building designed for and containing only one
dwelling unit and constructed for year-round human habitation.
vi) "Duplex Dwelling" means a building that is divided horizontally into two separate
dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance either directly from the
outside or through a common vestibule.
vii) "Fourplex Dwelling" means a building which consists of two (2) attached duplex
dwellings, or a building containing only two storeys exclusive of basement, divided
vertically into four (4) dwelling units with either one or two complete walls in common
with adjoining units and an independent entrance, either directly or through a common
vestibule.
viii) "Semi-Detached Dwelling" means one of a pair of attached single dwelling units
constructed for permanent use with a common party wall dividing the pair of dwelling
units vertically for the full height of the building, each of which has an independent
entrance.
ix) "Townhouse Dwelling" means a building that is divided vertically into three or more
dwelling units, each of which has independent entrances to a front and rear yard
immediately abutting the front and rear walls of each dwelling unit, or a front and side
yard in the case of a dwelling unit located at the end of the townhouse building.
x) "Triplex Dwelling" means a building that is divided horizontally or vertically into three
(3) separate dwelling units each of which has an independent entrance, either directly or
through a common vestibule.
"Dwelling Unit" means a suite of two (2) or more habitable rooms, occupied by one or more
persons, in which sanitary conveniences are provided and in which facilities are provided for
cooking or for the installation of cooking equipment, and with an independent entrance, either
directly from outside the building or from a common corridor inside the building and shall include
the following:
a) "Accessory Dwelling Unit" means a dwelling unit that is part of a permitted Non-
Residential Use.
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b) "Bachelor Dwelling Unit" means a dwelling unit consisting of one bathroom and not
more than two (2) habitable rooms designed to provide living, dining and kitchen
accommodation in appropriate individual rooms or combination of rooms.
"Licence" means a Licence issued by the Municipality pursuant to this By-law;
"Licence Issuer" means a Municipality employee delegated authority by Council as the Person
responsible for issuing a Licence;
"Licence Number" means a number assigned to a Licence by the Municipality; "Licensee"
means a Person issued a current valid Licence pursuant to this By-law;
"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula or the
land within the geographic limits of the Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce
Peninsula as the context requires;
"Nuisance" means an activity or behavior that when repetitive as determined by the discretion of
the Bylaw Enforcement Officer causes an inconvenience or damage to others, either to
individuals and/or to the general public;
"Occupancy Limit" - The maximum occupancy shall not exceed two (2) Persons per Bedroom,
plus a total of two (2) Persons, ages 12 and under, to a maximum of ten ( 10) Persons per Class
A/B Short-term Accommodation if sufficient parking and beds are available.
"Officer" means a police officer, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, the Fire Chief, Chief
Building Official or other Person appointed by By-law to enforce the provisions of this By-law;
"Owner" means the registered owner of the lands or Premise or his or her authorized agent that
is in lawful control of the lands or Premise residing in or business located within the municipality;
"Permitted Area" means a specific area of the Municipality as described in "Schedule A" of this
Bylaw, and as designated in Municipality's Zoning By-law where Short Term Rental Units are
considered a permitted use;
"Person" includes an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership, trust,
corporation, and an individual in his or her capacity as a trustee, executor, administrator, or
other legal representative;
"Premises- means land, Property or any part thereof including any and all Buildings or other
structures thereon;
"Property Manager/ Responsible Person· -An owner, individual, 18 years of age or older, or
company duly appointed by an Owner to act on its behalf, and being responsible for ensuring
the Short-Term Rental Accommodation is operated in accordance with the provisions of this By-
law, the Licence and applicable laws. This individual or company must reside within an hour of
the Short-term Accommodation and must be available to respond to the site at any time;
"Registered Complaint" means a complaint regarding the operation of a short-term
accommodation determined to be valid by an Officer.
"Renter" means the Person responsible for the rental of the Premise by way of concession,
permit, Licence, rental agreement or similar commercial arrangement;
"Service Animal" means the animal is easily identifiable as relating to your disability (for example,
it is a guide dog or other animal wearing a vest or harness) and the owner can provide
documentation from a regulated health professional confirming the animal is required due to a
disability.
"Short Term Accommodation" means an entire primary private residential dwelling that is rented
to provide accommodations to a person or persons on a temporary basis for a period of less than
30 days and to which the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 17, as may be amended
from time to time, does not apply. Short-Term Accommodations do not include bed and breakfast
establishments, hotels, motels, lodges or other commercially zoned accommodation uses for the
travelling public;
"Unit" means one Dwelling per property.
"Zoning By-law" means any By-law administered by the Municipality passed pursuant to Section
34 of the Planning Act or a successor thereof, as may be amended from time to time.
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SECTION 3 - APPLICATION AND GENERAL
3.1
This By-law shall apply in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula as described in
Schedule "A" to this By-law.
3.2
This By-law may be referred to as the "Short Term Accommodation By-law".
3.3
No Person shall own, operate or carry on a business or activity as a Short-Term
Accommodation other than in accordance with the terms and conditions of a Licence
under the terms and conditions of this By-law.
3.4
No Person shall own, operate or carry on a business or activity as a Short-Term
Accommodation outside the Permitted Area.
3.5
No Person shall advertise, promote, broker, or offer for rent or lease any Short-Term
Accommodation without a current valid Licence and no Owner shall permit any of the
foregoing without a current valid Licence.
3.6
No Person shall alter or modify or permit the alteration or modification of a Licence.
3.7
No Person shall use, or attempt to use, a Licence issued to another Person or Property.
3.8
No Person shall own, operate or carry on any business or activity in any other name
other than in the name that appears on the Licence.
3.9
Every Person who knowingly makes a false statement in an application, declaration,
affidavit or paper writing required by this By-Jaw or the Municipality of Northern Bruce
Peninsula is guilty of an offence.
3.1 O No Person who is issued a Licence pursuant to this By-law shall contravene any
provision set out in this By-law, any other municipal By-law, Federal or provincial Act,
Statute, regulation or any other legislation applicable to a Licensed Premise or Activity.
3.11
No Person shall remove an order or placard posted on a Premise under this By-law,
except an Officer.
3.12
No Person shall own, operate or carry on a business or activity while a Licence is under
an administrative suspension.
3.13
No Person shall operate a Short-Term Rental Accommodation in contravention of a
Provincial Restriction, Order or an order made by the Medical Officer of Health under the
Health Protection and Promotion Act, RSO 1990, c H.7, as amended.
3.14
No Person will inhabit or rent an Accessory Building or an Additional Residential Unit as
a Short-term Rental Accommodation.
In a dwelling where an Additional Residential Unit (ARU) is a separate residential unit that
is located within a detached house, only the primary residence is eligible for a Short-term
Accommodation (STA). In the event that the primary residence receives a Short-term
Accommodation Licence from the Licence Issuer, the STA must remain in the primary
residence and may not be moved into the ARU.
3.15
No Person shall advertise a Short-term Rental Accommodation without a valid Short-
term Accommodation Licence number as per Schedule C.
3.16
No Person shall rent a Unit for more than the maximum number of days as set out in
Schedule C.
3.17
No Person shall refuse a person accompanied by a service animal.
3.18
Every person shall notify the Municipality of any change in licensing or registration
information as per Schedule C.
3.19
Every Short-Term Rental Accommodation must comply with emergency contact
information and a layout of fire exits from the building, as per Schedule C complying with
regulations.
3.20
No person shall operate more than one Short Term Accommodation per property.
3.21
No Licencee shall rent any room other than a Bedroom that was identified and approved
as such on the floor plans submitted with the application for a Short-term
Accommodation Licence.
3.22
No Licencee shall rent their Short-term Accommodation to a number of people
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which exceeds the occupancy limit of their dwelling.
3.23
A maximum of 400 Short-term Accommodation Licences will be issued by the
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. No new Licences will be issued until the
number of Licenced Short-term Accommodations in the Municipality falls below 400,
after which the number of Licenses shall not exceed 400.
If the number of applications exceeds the available licenses under the Short-term
Accommodation Licensing Program, the licensing Issuer will adhere to the Waiting List
Policy as detailed in Schedule F of this By-law.
SECTION 4 - APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE
4.1
A Person making an application for a Licence or for a renewal of a Licence shall submit:
a) a complete application in the form provided by the Municipality;
b) when applicable, the Business Name Registration and/or Articles of Incorporation
obtained from the applicable provincial or federal Ministry or any other constating
document;
c) all required documents, and obtain all required approvals and inspections as outlined
in Schedule "B" to this By-law have been obtained from the appropriate authority
having jurisdiction to the satisfaction of the Municipality;
d) any other documents as may be required to the satisfaction of the Municipality;
e) the required Licence application fee, approval and inspection fees.
4.2
Acceptance of a Licence application does not constitute approval of the application or
oblige the Municipality to issue a Licence.
4.3
A Licence fee shall be paid by the Applicant at the time the bill is issued.
SECTION 5 - LICENCES
5.1
The Licence Issuer is hereby delegated authority to issue a Licence in accordance with
the provisions of this By-law and the Schedules to this By-law.
5.2
The Licence Issuer is hereby delegated authority to impose additional terms and
conditions on a Licence that in the opinion of the Licence Issuer are reasonable and
taking into consideration:
a) the health, safety and well-being of Persons;
b) the impact on a neighbouring Property or neighbouring Property owner;
c) the past conduct of an applicant or Licensee;
d) the impact to the Municipality;
e) the need within the Municipality; and,
f) the Policies and or By-laws and directions from Council.
5.3
A Licence issued by the Municipality is not transferable.
5.4
A Licence issued pursuant to this By-law is valid for a year (365 days), at which point the
Licensee can apply for a renewal.
5.5
A licence subject to renewal will maintain the same Licence number and be subject to
the same requirements as the original issued Licence other than fees and administration
costs regarding renewals in Section 13.0 of this By-law.
5.6
Every Licence shall remain at all times the Property of the Municipality;
5. 7
No Person shall enjoy a vested right in any Licence or the continuance of any Licence.
5.8
A Licence shall be issued by the Licence Issuer:
a) upon the requirements of this By-law being met;
b) upon submission of the documents to the Municipality's satisfaction as required by
this By-law and as outlined on the applicable Schedule(s) to this By-law;
c) upon obtaining the required approvals and inspections to the Municipality's
satisfaction as required by this By-law including the Schedules to this By-law;
d) upon payment offees and administration costs relating to Section 13.0 of this By-
law.
5.9
The Licence Issuer shall not issue a Licence if the owner(s) or applicant(s) have any
outstanding complaints, fines, penalties, legal costs, disbursements, Property taxes and
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late payment charges owing to the Municipality for the Property subject to the Licence
application.
5.10
A Licence shall only be issued by the Licence Issuer to the registered owner of the
Property.
5.12
A Licence shall only be issued to a Short-Term Accommodation located in the permitted
zones which are set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law.
5.13
Notwithstanding section 5.12, a Short-Term Accommodation located outside of the
permitted zones as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law may be issued to a Person
where the Short-Term Accommodation was lawfully operated, under the endorsement of
the current owners, immediately prior to this By-law coming into force.
5.14
In addition to the materials to be provided by a Person in section 4.1 , any application for
a Licence made pursuant to section 5.13 shall include the following additional
documents:
a) A sworn or affirmed statement confirming use of the Short-Term Accommodation
immediately prior to this By-law coming into force;
b) Documentary evidence of prior rentals including but not limited to rental contracts,
receipts, advertisements demonstrating the Premises were used as a Short-Term
Accommodation; and
c)
Such further and other documents as the Municipality may require to establish a
legal non-conforming use outside of the Permitted Area.
5.15
A Licence issued shall include the following information:
a) The municipal address;
b) Licence number;
c) Effective date and expiry date of the Licence;
d) Licensee name and contact information;
e) Owner name and contact information;
SECTION 6 - LICENCE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
6.1
A Licence is subject to the terms and conditions of this By-law including all requirements
set out in Schedule "C", "D" and "E" to this By-law. These requirements must be met by
the owner, operator, manager and occupants as applicable.
6.2
A Licensee shall notify the Municipality within fifteen (15) days of any changes to the:
a) business name;
b) location of the business Premise;
c) ownership of the business;
d) a change in the Licensee's policy of liability insurance;
e) sale of property
and such changes shall be subject to submission of the necessary documentation to the
Municipality.
6.3
A Licensee shall be responsible for the act(s) and omission(s) of its employees,
representatives and agents in the carrying on of the business in the same manner and to
the same extent as though the Licensee did the act(s) or omission(s).
6.4
Any record required by this By-law shall be produced by the Licensee upon request of
an Officer.
6.5
Only properties that are zoned R1 , R2, RU1, RU2, DC, and C1-a will be able to obtain a
Short-term Accommodation Licence.
6.6
Any Class C STA will have a Holding Zone placed on the property. Should the property
transfer owners the holding zone will be lifted, and the STA will cease to operate. Class
C licences will not be issued to new properties located in RU1 , RU2, or C1-a Zones. All
existing valid Class C Licences within RU1, RU2, and C1-a Zones will be grandfathered
into the Licensing Program.
6. 7
Any Licence issued pursuant to section 5.13 will have a Holding Zone placed on the
property. Should the property transfer owners the holding zone will be lifted, and the
ST A will cease to operate.
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6.8
The Property Owner and/or Property Manager/Responsible Person shall be responsible
for ensuring that all information provided in rental listings and/or advertisements for the
associated Short-term Accommodation is accurate and consistent with the provisions
outlined in their Short-term Accommodation Licence issued by the Municipality of
Northern Bruce Peninsula.
6.9
The Property Owner and/or Property Manager/Responsible Person shall ensure that the
Short-term Accommodation Licence associated with their property remains valid at all
times.
SECTION 7 - LICENCES ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSIONS
7.1
Where the Licensee's policy of liability insurance expires. is cancelled, or is otherwise
terminated, then the applicable Licence shall be automatically suspended effective on
the date of such expiration, cancellation, or termination and shall remain so until such
insurance has been reinstated.
7.2
An administrative suspension of a Licence without a hearing shall be imposed for:
a) fourteen ( 14) days if the Licence Issuer is satisfied that the continuation of the
business poses an immediate danger to health and safety of any Person or to any
Premises or in accordance with Section 8.
Before any suspension is imposed, the Municipality shall provide the Licensee with the
reasons for the suspension, in writing, and an opportunity to respond to them.
Notwithstanding the above the Licence Issuer may issue an immediate suspension of a
Licence for a term determined by the Licence Issuer and without notice when a
municipal or provincial emergency is declared or where the Licence Issuer determines
that there is an immediate risk to the public. The Licence Issuer may then subsequently
provide a general or specific notice as the Licence Issuer may determine of the reason
for suspension.
7.3
An administrative or immediate suspension imposed under Section 7.2 may be imposed
on such conditions as the Licence Issuer considers appropriate.
SECTION 8-LICENCES GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL, REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION
8.1
An applicant or Licensee may be granted a Licence upon meeting the requirements of
this By-law except where:
a) the past or present conduct of any Person, including the officers, directors,
employees or agents of a corporation affords reasonable cause to believe that the
Person will not carry on or engage in the business in respect of which the application
is made in accordance with the law or with honesty or integrity; or
b) the Applicant or Licensee has past breaches or contraventions of any law or any
provision of this By-law or any other municipal By-law or Provincial or Federal
Statute associated with the carrying on of such business; or
c) the Applicant or Licensee has failed to pay an Administrative Monetary Penalty
imposed by the Municipality or a fine or fines imposed by a Court for convictions for
breach of this or any other Municipality By-law or provincial offence related to the
Licensed Premise; or
d) the Applicant or Licensee has failed to comply with any term, condition or direction of
the Licence Issuer or Officer or has failed to permit any investigation by the Licence
Issuer or Officer; or
e) the applicant or Licensee has failed to comply with the requirements set out in this
By-law or any of the applicable Schedules to this By-law; or
f) the issuing of a Licence would be contrary to the public interest with respect to health
and safety, consumer protection, or nuisance control; or
g) the Applicant or Licensee has submitted an application or other documents to the
Municipality containing false statements, incorrect, incomplete, or misleading
information; or
h) the Applicant or Licensee is carrying on or engaging in activities that are, or will be, if
the Applicant of Licensee is Licensed, in contravention of this By-law, or any other
applicable law; or
i) the Applicant or Licensee has not paid the required Licence fees; or
j) the Applicant or Licensee has accumulated three (3) registered complaints within a
year period;
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k) the Applicant or Licensee or Owner has outstanding fines, penalties, legal costs,
disbursements, Property taxes and late payment charges owing to the Municipality
for the subject Property.
8.2
The Licence Issuer may revoke, suspend or refuse to issue a Licence, where the
Applicant or Licensee would not be entitled to a Licence on any grounds set out in this
By-law.
8.3
Where the application for a Licence has been revoked, suspended, or cancelled, the
fees paid by the Applicant or Licensee, in the respect of the Licence, shall not be
refunded.
8.4
Where a Licence has been revoked, refused, suspended or cancelled, the Licensee
shall cease to rent or advertise the dwelling from the date of cancellation, refusal,
revocation or suspension until the Licence has been reinstated or a new Licence is
issued. Where the Licensing Appeal Committee or License Issuer imposes conditions or
restrictions on a Licence during a revocation, refusal, cancellation or suspension period,
the Licensee shall abide by those conditions or restriction, or the Licence shall be
revoked without further notice to the Licensee.
8.5
A minimum one (1) year term will be enforced by the Licence Issue for Licences which
have been revoked, refused, suspended or cancelled.
8.6
Every Applicant or Licensee shall keep transactions records for a three (3) year period
and provide the transaction records within 30 days, if required to the Municipality.
8. 7
Upon the expiration of a Short-term Accommodation Licence, the Property Owner must
submit a renewal application within one (1) month of the expiration date to retain their
original Short-term Accommodation Licence Permit Number. If the renewal application is
not submitted within this timeframe, the application process shall be reinitiated, and a
new licence application must be submitted in its entirety.
8.8
Following the revocation of a Short-term Accommodation Licence, the property owner
may apply for a new licence upon expiry of any mandatory prohibition on re-applying. A
licence shall not be issued unless all violations or complaints leading to the revocation of
the prior licence have been rectified. If licences are available within the Licensing
Program and all requirements of the Short-term Accommodation By-law are satisfied,
including a new successful inspection, a new Short-term Accommodation Licence may
be issued. Notwithstanding section 9.18, if a licence is issued after a prior revocation, if a
one (1) valid complaint is received regarding the property, the licence will be revoked
immediately and the duration of the revocation implemented for the previous licence(s)
will be extended by an additional six months
SECTION 9 - COMPLAINT PROCESS
9.1
AU Licences issued by the Licence Issuer must be posted in a Public Registry which
shall be maintained at the Municipal Office by the Municipality.
9.2
All Licences posted in the Public Registry shall include the following information;
a) maximum occupancy of the unit;
b) name and contact information of the Owner and;
c) Officer contact information for the purposes of reporting any complaints.
9.3
Owner shall display Operations Manual inside the Dwelling which should be used as a
reference guide for Renters. The manual will contain a copy of the Renters Code of
Conduct for the dwelling, a copy of the Fire Safety/ Exit Plan, emergency contact
information for the property owner or property manager/responsible person, and all
pertinent information for the Short-term Accommodation.
9.4
Owner shall be available via phone and for on-site assistance at all times during the
rental period in the case of a reported complaint.
9.5
The Owners updated contact information must be clearly posted in the Licenced Short-
term Accommodation at all times.
The Property Manager/ Responsible Person's contact information must be clearly
posted at the end of the associated Short-term Accommodation's laneway at all times.
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9.6
Once the complaint is made to the Municipality, it will be investigated by an Officer for a
determination of the validity of the complaint.
9.7
The Officer will be responsible to collect information regarding the nature of the issue
from the complainant.
9.8
If required the Officer will inspect the property and rental unit to investigate the complaint
and/or direct resolution of the issue.
9.9
No Person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any Officer
performing a duty under this By-law.
9.1 O
For the purposes of an inspection under this By-law, an Officer may:
a) require the production for inspection of documents or things relevant to the inspection;
b) inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the inspection for the purpose of
making copies or extracts;
c) require information from any Person concerning a matter related to the inspection;
and
d) alone or in conjunction with a person possessing special or expert knowledge, make
examinations or take tests, samples or photographs necessary for the purposes of the
inspection.
9.11
All documents and records shall be kept in a good and business-like manner for review
by the Officer at their request.
9.12
A receipt shall be provided for any document or thing removed under this By-law and the
document or thing shall be promptly returned after the copies or extracts are made.
9.13
Every Person who is alleged to have contravened any of the provisions of this By-law,
shall identify themselves to an Officer upon request, failure to do so shall be deemed to
have hindered or obstructed an Officer in the execution of his or her duties.
9.14
The Municipal Officer will follow up with the complainant within 24 hours to determine
that the complaint has been addressed.
9.15
Each complaint shall be documented individually and such documentation shall contain
all particulars of the complaint as well as any actions taken by the Owner to resolve the
complaint.
9.16
The identity of the complainant shall be considered to be confidential information.
9.17
Once a complaint is deemed valid it will be considered to be a registered complaint.
9.18
Once a property receives three (3) registered complaints within a single year, or where a
registered complaint is not resolved in a manner satisfactory to the Municipality, the
Licence shall be immediately revoked.
9.19
A revoked Licence shall not be renewed. A new licence shall not be granted to the same
location for a period of 365 days following the revocation of a Licence.
9.20
If the Licensee Appeals the decision of the Licence Issuer a $1000.00 fee will be
charged. Failure to pay the amount the Appeal will not be heard.
SECTION 10 - PENAL TY AND ENFORCEMENT
10.1
Before a Licence is revoked, suspended or cancelled written notice shall be given to the
Licensee.
10.2
Notice shall be served to the Licensee's last known address or email address filed with
the Municipality and shall:
a) contain sufficient information to specify the nature of, or reason for revocation;
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b) inform the Licensee of entitlement to a hearing before the Licensing Appeal
Committee, if a request in writing for a hearing is returned to the Clerk within fifteen ( 15)
days after the date of service of the notice.
10.3
On receipt of a written request for a hearing from an Applicant or Licensee, Clerk shall:
a) schedule a hearing; and
b) give the Licensee notice of the hearing at least twenty (20) days prior to the hearing
date; and
c) post notice of the hearing on the Municipality's website at least five (5) days prior to
the hearing date.
10.4
Service of any notice on the Licensee under this By-law shall be made by personal
delivery, ordinary mail or email transmission. The notice shall be deemed to have been
served on the seventh (7th) day after the day of mailing or on the date of personal
service or on the date the email is sent.
10.5
Any Person(s) who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an offence and
upon conviction is liable to a fine or penalty for each offence, exclusive costs and upon
conviction is liable to a fine as set out in the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990,
Chapter P. 33
10.6
No person(s) shall willfully obstruct, hinder or otherwise interfere with an Officer in the
performance of the Officer's duties, right, functions, powers, or authority under this By-
law.
10.7
Where an Officer has reasonable grounds to believe that an offence under this By-law
has been committed by a person(s), the Officer may require the name, address, and
proof of identity of that person(s) and the person(s) shall supply the required information.
10.8
In addition to prosecution under this By-Law, the Operating Authority may prosecute
violators of this By-Law for trespass or exercise any other statutory or common law
rights.
10.9
Any Person convicted of a violation of this By-law is subject to a fine of up to $100,000
per offence.
10.10 In addition to any fine pursuant to section 10.9, any Person convicted of an offence is
liable to pay a special fine greater than any revenue that they may have gained from the
business; as well as a fine of up to $10,000 for each day the offence continues.
SECTION 11 -ESTABLISHMENT OF LICENSING APPEAL COMMITTEE
11.1
Council is hereby established as the licensing Appeal Committee and shall hear and
render decisions regarding the refusal, revocation, cancellation or suspension of a
Licence, and the imposing of terms and conditions on a Licence.
11.2
The decision of the Licensing Appeal Committee shall be final and binding.
SECTION 12- HEARING PROCESS
12.1
The provisions of the Statutory Powers and Procedures Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S. 22, as
amended, shall apply to all hearings conducted under this By-law.
12.2
A hearing shall be held in public, unless determined otherwise in accordance with the
Statutory Powers and Procedures Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S. 22, as amended, and the
Licensing Appeal Committee shall hear the Applicant or Licensee and every other
Person who desires to be heard, and the Licensing Appeal Committee may adjourn the
hearing or reserve its decision.
12.3
No decision of the Licensing Appeal Committee is valid unless it is concurred in by the
majority of the members of the Licensing Appeal Committee that heard the matter, and
the decision of the Licensing Appeal Committee, shall be in writing and shall set out the
reasons for the decision, and shall be signed by the members who concur in the
decision.
12.4
Any authority or permission granted by the Licensing Appeal Committee in accordance
with the powers and requirements of this By-law, may be for such time and subject to
such terms and conditions as the Licensing Appeal Committee considers advisable and
as are set out in the decision.
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12.5
When a Person who has been given written notice of a hearing does not attend at the
appointed time and place, the Licensing Appeal Committee may proceed with the
hearing in his absence, and the Person shall not be entitled to any further notice of the
proceedings.
12.6
The Clerk shall no later than ten (1 O} days from the making of the decision send one (1}
copy of the decision to:
a) the Applicant or Licensee;
b) each person who appeared in person or by Council or by Agent at the hearing and
who filed with the Clerk a written request for notice of the decision.
SECTION 13- FEES AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
13.1
Initial registration fee of as set out in Schedule "C" for all Short-Term Accommodation
Dwelling Units or Unit shall be paid by the Applicant at the time of purchasing a Licence.
13.2
An annual renewal fee as set out in Schedule "C" for all Short-Term Accommodation
Dwelling Units or Unit is required every year following where the STA maintains a
licence in good standing.
13.3
Where a complaint has been determined to be valid, establishing a second registered
complaint for the property, the Licensee shall pay to the Municipality a complaint
investigation fee of $1000.00. Failure to pay the fee shall be a contravention of the
terms of the Licence and shall result in a revocation of the Licence.
13.4
Each Licensed property is subject to a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) which
will automatically be applied to yearly residential tax report.
13.5
Fees are distinct from penalties and fines which may be incurred where enforcement is
required.
13.6 The Short-term Accommodation Program and By-law 2025-34, Short-term
Accommodations, will be reviewed by Council annually during the fourth quarter to
permit analysis of Short-term Accommodation data and trends following the summer
rental season.
SECTION 14-MUNICIPAL AND PRIVATE SERVICES
14.1
Garbage must be stored in an enclosed area at all times other than during garbage
collection at which time garbage must be contained in appropriate containers for
collection. Licensees must adhere to applicable municipal waste management By-laws,
as amended.
14.2
All water systems within the Dwelling or Dwelling Unit should comply with public water
requirements as set out in provincial regulations.
14.3
Owners must maintain a record of system pump-outs and maintenance and make that
record(s) available for inspection by an Officer.
14.4. Owners must, at time of application for a renewal of a Licence demonstrate that that
septic tank has been pumped out and inspected in the last three years.
14.6
Owners must provide information related to occupancy and potential sewage load and
details of their sewage system to confirm capacity at time of application for a Licence.
SECTION 15 - SEVERABILITY
14.1
If any section, clause or provision of this By-law, including anything contained in the
Schedules attached hereto, is for any reason declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the By-law as a whole or
any part, thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid,
and it is hereby declared to be the intention that all the remaining sections, clauses or
provisions of this By-law shall remain in full force and effect until repealed,
notwithstanding that one or more provisions thereof shall have been declared to be
invalid.
SECTION 16 -SINGULAR PLURAL and GENDER USE
In this By-law, unless the context otherwise requires words importing the singular shall include
the plural and use of the masculine shall include the feminine, where applicable.
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SECTION 17 - SCHEDULES
Schedule's "A" "Permitted Area", "B" "Licence Application Requirements", "C" "Terms and
Requirements of Licence". Schedule "O" "Roles and Responsibilities", and Schedule "E" "Renter
Code of Conduct", Schedule "F" "Waiting list Policy" attached to this By-law form part of this By-
law.
1. That this By-law supersedes any by-law not consistent with this by-law.
2. That this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon the final passing thereof.
Read a first and second time this 26th day of May 2025.
lly passed, signed, and sealed this 26th day of May 2025.
Clerk, Alexandra Croce
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Schedule -A· "Permitted Areas·
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Schedule "B" "Licence Application Requirements"
Property Information (Property To Be Licensed)
Address:
Owner Of Different From Applicant)
Owner's Name:
Corporation or Partnership (if applicable):
Applicant's Address:
Telephone Number:
Mobile Number:
Email Address:
Rental Agent/Agency
Agent/Agency's Name:
Corporation or Partnership (if applicable):
Local Manager (if different than owner)
Responsible Person's Name:
Corporation or Partnership (if applicable):
Applicant's Address:
Telephone Number:
Mobile Number:
Email Address:
Purpose Of Application
New STA Licence
Licence Renewal
Premises Details
Current Use of Premises:
Proposed Number of Bedrooms:
Total STA Premises Occupant Limit:
Attachments {the following must accompany the application)
i.
Copy of the Transfer/Deed proving evidence of ownership
ii.
Copy of the Liability Insurance of not less that $2 million per occurrence for property
damage and bodily injury
iii.
Site Plan of the premises (including parking and garbage disposal area)
iv.
Floor Plans (see guide for requirements)
v.
Local Manager Consent (if applicable)
vi.
Copy of Complete STA Inspection
vii.
Renter Code of Conduct if different than Schedule "E"
viii.
Evidence of septic pumped out and inspected in the last three years
Declaration Of Applicant
______________ certify that:
The information contained in this application, attached schedules, attached plans and
specifications, and other attached documentation is true to the best of my knowledge. If the
owner is a corporation or partnership, I have the authority to bind the corporation or partnership.
Date
Signature of Applicant
Personal information contained in this form and schedules is collected under the authority of the
Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act and will be used in the administration and
enforcement of the Short-Term Accommodation Licensing By-law.
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Schedule "C" "Terms and Requirements of Licence"
Short Term Accommodation Objectives
The STA Licensing by-law objectives include, but are not limited to:
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ensuring occupants are provided with safe accommodations in terms of fire and building
safety;
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ensuring STA premises are operated and maintained in sanitary and acceptable levels
of interior conditions;
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ensuring STA Operators are made aware of their responsibilities to comply with
Municipality by-laws and other regulations; and,
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protecting the character, amenities and quality of existing neighbourhoods in which the
STA is located.
Who Can Register:
To apply for and operate a short-term rental Licence, the Licensee must:
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18 years or older; and,
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be the Owner of the dwelling in which the Licensed STA is to be operated.
Note: Once the owner of the building receives the Licence, the STA can be managed by a Local
Manager.
Required To Register
When registering, Licensee needs to provide the Municipality with information, including;
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government-issued identification (ID) which includes photo and address
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All classes must provide information related to occupancy and potentialsewage load
and details of their sewage system to confirm capacity.
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Proof of Ownership
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Proof of Insurance
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A record of systems pump-outs and maintenance and demonstrate that that septic
tank has been pumped out and inspected in the last three years of when application
is made for a licence
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Site Plan of the premises indicating the location of the septic tank, tile bed, well,
parking area, fire pit and all structures located on the property
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Renter Code of Conduct
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Fire Safety/Exit Plan indicating the location of all smoke and CO alarms, fire
extinguishers and escape plans for the dwelling
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Owner Authorization Form (If applicable)
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Name and contact information of a Property Manager/ Responsible Person who will
be available 24 hours a day during rental periods and located within an hour of the
Short-term Accommodation.
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Property Manager/ Responsible Person Consent Letter
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WETT Certificate (If applicable).
Note: Before submitting information to the Municipality, applicant must obtain consent from the
Property Manager/Responsible Person. Applicant must keep a record of this consent.
Determining Class
Maximum
Maximum
Minimum
Number of
Number of Days
Number of
Occupants per
Rented Per Year
Nights of Stay
unit
CLASS A& B
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180
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CLASS C
12
n/a
n/a
Note: As of May 26, 2025, the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula will no longer issue new
Class C Short-term Accommodation Licences. Existing Class C Licences will remain valid,
allowing the properties to continue operating as Short-term Accommodations in accordance with
this By-law, unless the owner decides to cease operations or the property is sold.
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CLASSIFICATION
REGISTRATION FEE($)
RENEWAL FEE($)
PER UNIT
Class A& B
500.00
500.00
Class C
1500.00
1500.00
TYPE
FEE ($) PER UNIT
STA Inspection
500.00
ST A Re-insoection Fee
250.00
Class A & B Comolaint lnvestiaation Fee
300.00
Class C Complaint Investigation Fee
300.00 first, 450.00 second, 600.00 third
Note that Licensee is not eligible to register a short-term rental if your registration was denied or
revoked in the last 12 months.
Completed STA Applications can be submitted Cloudpermit, the Municipality's online Licensing
platform.
Short-term Accommodations are required to be fully licenced within two months of the
submission of the application for a Short-term Accommodation Licence.
What Happens After Registration?
After providing the required documentation, the Municipality will validate the information
and review the application.
If the application is approved, the applicant will be contacted to schedule an inspection
of the proposed Short-term Accommodation. If the proposed Short-term Accommodation
passes inspection, a bill will be issued by the Licence Issuer based on the corresponding
fees outlined in Schedule C. Once the bill is paid, a Short-term Accommodation Licence
will be generated and attached to the application workspace.
A Short-term Accommodation Licence is valid for a period of one-year from the day of
issue.
The Municipality can deny an application based on the eligibility criteria and will inform
the applicant of its intention to deny the registration. No one is eligible to register or
renew a short-term rental if the registration was denied, refused or revoked in the last 12
months.
Complying With Regulations
Once registered as a short-term rental operator, they must:
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Provide guests information about Property Manager/Responsible Person and
instructions on how to contact 911 emergency service
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Provide guests with an emergency exit plan
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Keep the following records related to short-term rental and provide to the Municipality
upon request:
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the number of nights short-term rental was rented
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the nightly and total price charged for each rental
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the rental type e.g., the entire home rental or just room rental
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The Licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that the use of the Short-term
Accommodation shall not include:
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parties;
o the lighting or discharging of fireworks;
o exceeding occupancy limits in the unit or on the property; and
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use of outdoor speakers.
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Liability Insurance of not less that $2 million per occurrence for property damage and
bodily injury
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Parking be adequately provided on a per bedroom basis
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Garbage must be stored in an enclosed area at all times other than during garbage
collection at which time garbage must be contained in appropriate containers for
collection.
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Must display the Operations Manual inside the Short-term Accommodation
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Must post owners contact information inside the Short-term Accommodation at all
times
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Post the occupancy limit of the Short-term Accommodation within the dwelling
How To Pay Municipal Accommodation Tax {Mat)
The Municipal Accommodation Tax must be collected through an online reservation platform.
Updating Your Registration
The Municipality must be informed if any of the information that were provided during
registration changes. This includes changes in phone number, change of owner, email,
ownership of the property, and alternate (emergency) contact name or contact information.
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Schedule "D" "Roles and Responsibilities"
Role
Responsibility
Chief Building Official
Conduct ST A inspections which should follow the Ontario Building
Code
Fire Chief
Conduct STA inspections which shall follow the Ontario Fire Code,
Ontario Building Code and NFPA Standards.
Clerk or Designate
All Administrative duties including applications, renewals, and
enforcements.
For the licensing Appeal Committee, CAO, Clerk and/or designate
shall:
a) schedule a hearing; and
b) give the licensee notice of the hearing at least twenty (20) days
prior to the hearing date; and
c) post notice of the hearing on the Municipality's website at least
twenty (20) days prior to the hearing date.
The CAO, Clerk shall no later than ten (10) days from the making
of the decision send one (1) copy of the decision to:
a) the Applicant or Licensee;
b) each person who appeared in person or by Council or by Agent
at the hearing and who filed with the CAO or Clerk a written request
for notice of the decision.
Council
Participate as LicensinQ Aooeal Committee
Owner
Ensure Licensee Terms and Conditions are fulfilled
Property manaQer
Available 24/7
Renter
Follow "Renter Code of Conduct (Schedule "E")
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Schedule "E" "Renter Code of Conduct"
Renter's Code of Conduct (as enacted by the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula)
Premise Of This Code
The premise of this Code is that the short-term accommodation premises are located in the
vicinity of other properties and that the residents/occupants of these properties have the right to
enjoy their properties without being imposed upon by nuisance from others.
Objectives Of This Code
The objective of this Code is to establish acceptable standards of behavior for renters and their
guests, and to minimize any adverse social or environmental impacts on their neighbors and
neighborhood.
The Renter acknowledges for themselves and on the behalf of others that they will be occupying
a short-term rental accommodation.
Guiding Principles
The Guiding Principles for short term accommodation renters are:
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The premise that you are occupying is a home;
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Treat the premise as your own;
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Respect your neighbors; and,
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Leave it as you find it.
Maximum Number Of Renters And Guests
The maximum number of occupants within a dwelling that is being operated as a short-term
accommodation shall not exceed a total number based upon the number posted by the Owner.
Noise And Residential Amenity
No person shall make noise so as to cause a disturbance or conduct themselves in an antisocial
behaviour. Examples of noise that is deemed to be a disturbance include:
a)
Loud music;
b)
Outdoor Speakers;
c)
Outdoor or backyard gatherings involving excessive noise;
d)
Fireworks;
e)
Late or early hour disturbances;
f)
Exceeding occupancy limits; and,
g)
Yelling, shouting, chanting and loud conversations.
Please be advised that the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Noise By-law, By-law No.
2018-37, is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The By-law states that: "NO PERSON
SHALL RING ANY BELL, BLOW OR SOUND ANY HORN, SHOUT OR MAKE UNUSUAL
NOISE(S) LIKELY TO DISTRUB THE INHABITANTS OF THE MUNICIPALITY ALLOW OR
PERMIT SUCH NOISE TO BE MADE."
Renters are not allowed to disturb neighbours or interfere with their enjoyment of their
properties, or the public realm, at any time of the day or night. Failure to comply with the
conditions of the Municipality's Noise By-law may result in the notification of the Ontario
Provincial Police who may, upon attendance, issue a Notice of Offence, which carries with it a
fine, upon conviction, for a first offence.
Please enjoy your stay but have consideration for others.
Functions And Parties
Short term accommodation renters are not to host functions or parties as occupancy limits apply
to the house and property in accordance with the Licence.
Access And Parking
Property includes parking on a per bedroom basis. Permitted parking should be the only area
used for parking.
Recycling And Garbage
Please dispose all garbage and recycling to designated garbage area. Ensure that garbage and
recycling is sealed shut and not overflowing.
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Schedule "F" "Waiting List Policy"
1. To be placed on the Waiting List, a property owner or designated individual must apply
online via Cloudpermit. Any applications outside of the online portal will not be
considered. If an applicant does not have access to a computer, they may call the
Municipal Office where an application will be filed through the Cloudpermit with
assistance from staff.
2. If the property owner or designated individual is not in good standing at the time
application acceptances from the Waiting List, they will be passed over with no
notification.
3. A property will be placed on the Waiting List as of the date and time they submit their
online application. This application must include all required information and documents
as outlined on the Municipal Website.
4. The Licence Issuer shall allocate the next available licence to the property with the most
extended time on the Waiting List. If the first applicant declines the available licence, it
will be offered to the next property on the list.
5. If an applicant declines to continue to the next step of the application process, this
person's name shall be removed from the List and may re-apply online at a later date.
6. If more than one property on the Waiting List has the same application date and time,
then the names shall be selected by random lottery draw.
7. The applicant has three (3) days to respond after being offered a licence before the
Licence Issuer will move on to the next property on the Waiting List. In this instance,
where contact is not made, the applicant will remain on the list for future consideration.
All applicants who confirm an offer for a Short-term Accommodation Licence will be
required to proceed with the Licensing Process, including but not limited to the
submission of all required information and documents as outlined on the Municipal
Website, the successful completion of a dwelling inspection by a Municipal Inspector,
and payment of the corresponding registration fees. If any required documents are not
submitted on Cloud permit and/or an inspection is not scheduled within 2 weeks of the
licence being accepted, the Licence Issuer will move on to the next application.
8. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the Municipality, in writing, of any change
in address, telephone number, ownership of the dwelling, etc.
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The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
Part 1 Provincial Offence Act
By-Law 2025-34-Short Term Rental Accommodation By-law
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Short Form Wording
Provision Creating
Stt Fine
Or Defining Offence
1. Failing to register a short.term rental
Sec. 3.3
$900.00
2. Advertising, facilitating or brokering an
Sec. 3.5
$900.00
unregistered short-term rental
3. Advertising a short-term rental without
Sec. 3.15
$900.00
a registration number
4. Renting an entire unit for more than the
Sec. 3.16
$ 700.00
maximum number of permitted days
5. Refusing to serve a person accompanied
Sec. 3.17
$ 500.00
by a service animal
6. Failing to notify the Municipality of a
Sec. 3.18
$ 400.00
change in licensing or registration
information
7. Failing to provide emergency contact
Sec. 3.19
$ 400.00
information to a guest
8. Failing to provide information regarding
Sec. 3.19
$ 400.00
9-1-1 service to a guest
9. Failing to provide a diagram of exits
Sec 3.19
$ 400.00
from the building
10. Renting more than one short term accommodation
Sec. 3.20
$900.00
unit per property
11. Rent any room other than a bedroom that was
Sec 3.21
$400.00
Identified and approved
12. Rent exceeding occupancy limit
Sec 3.22
$400.00
13. Fail to keep complete transaction
Sec. 8.6
$ 300.00
record for 3 years
14. Failing to provide transaction records
Sec. 8.6
$300.00
within 30 days of a request from the Municipality
15. Obstructing an authorized inspection
Sec. 9.9
$ 900.00
NOTE: The general penalty provision for the offences listed above is Section 10.5 of By-law
2025-34, a certified copy which has been filed.
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OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL SENIOR JUSTICE
ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE
WEST REGION
80 DUNDAS STREET, 10th FLOOR, UNIT L
LONDON, ONTARIO N6A 6A8
CABINET DU JUGE PRINCIPAL RÉGIONAL
COUR DE JUSTICE DE L'ONTARIO
RÉGION DE L'OUEST
80, RUE DUNDAS, 10e ÉTAGE, UNITÉ L
LONDON (ONTARIO) N6A 6A8
TELEPHONE/TÉLÉPHONE (519) 660-2292
FAX/TÉLÉCOPIEUR (519) 660-3138
July 31, 2025
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
Greetings,
Re: Set Fines - Provincial Offences Act - Part 1 By-law 2025-34, Short Term
Rental Accommodation By-Law
Enclosed herewith is the Part 1 original Order and original schedule of set fines for
the above referenced Bylaw, the Bylaw indicated in the schedules.
The setting of the fines does not constitute my approval of the short form of wording
used to describe the offences.
Please ensure that a copy of the said documents is forwarded to your local
Provincial Offences Court together with a certified copy of the Bylaw.
Yours truly,
M. Edward Graham
Regional Senior Justice
Ontario Court of Justice
Encl.
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ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE
PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
PART I
IT IS ORDERED pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act and
the rules for the Ontario Court of Justice that the amount set opposite each
of the offences in the schedule of offences under the Provincial Statutes
and Regulations thereunder and By-law 2025-34 of the Municipality of
Northern Bruce Peninsula attached hereto are the set fines for
those offences. This Order is to take effect July 31, 2025.
Dated at London this 31st day of July 2025.
M. Edward Graham
Regional Senior Justice
Ontario Court of Justice
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The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
Part 1 Provincial Offence Act
By-Law 2025-34 - Short Term Rental Accommodation By-law
Item
Short Form Wording
Provision Creating
Set Fine
Or Defining Offence
1. Failing to register a short-term rental
Sec. 3.3
$900.00
2. Advertising, facilitating or brokering an
Sec. 3.5
$900.00
unregistered short-term rental
3. Advertising a short-term rental without
Sec. 3.15
$900.00
a registration number
4. Renting an entire unit for more than the
Sec. 3.16
$ 700.00
maximum number of permitted days
5. Refusing to serve a person accompanied
Sec. 3.17
$ 500.00
by a service animal
6. Failing to notify the Municipality of a
Sec. 3.18
$ 400.00
change in licensing or registration
information
7. Failing to provide emergency contact
Sec. 3.19
$ 400.00
information to a guest
8. Failing to provide information regarding
Sec. 3.19
$ 400.00
9-1-1 service to a guest
9. Failing to provide a diagram of exits
Sec 3.19
$ 400.00
from the building
10. Renting more than one short term accommodation
Sec. 3.20
$900.00
unit per property
11. Rent any room other than a bedroom that was
Sec 3.21
$400.00
Identified and approved
12. Rent exceeding occupancy limit
Sec 3.22
$400.00
13. Fail to keep complete transaction
Sec. 8.6
$ 300.00
record for 3 years
14. Failing to provide transaction records
Sec. 8.6
$300.00
within 30 days of a request from the Municipality
15. Obstructing an authorized inspection
Sec. 9.9
$ 900.00
NOTE: The general penalty provision for the offences listed above is Section 10.5 of By-law
2025-34, a certified copy which has been filed.