Municipal Code Chapter 730 — Short-Term Rental Accommodations

Orillia, Ontario

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Orillia 730.1 December 2025 Licence Chapter 730 Short-Term Rental Accommodations Chapter Index Article 1 Short Title 730.1.1 Short Title Article 2 Interpretation 730.2.1 Advertise - defined 730.2.2 Applicant - defined 730.2.3 Bedroom - defined 730.2.4 Building - defined 730.2.5 Chief Building Official - defined 730.2.6 Chief Fire Official - defined 730.2.7 City - defined 730.2.8 Clerk - defined 730.2.9 Council - defined 730.2.10 Guest - defined 730.2.11 Issuer of Licences - defined 730.2.12 Licence - defined 730.2.13 Licensed - defined 730.2.14 Licensee - defined 730.2.15 Municipal Law Enforcement Officer - defined 730.2.16 Officer - defined 730.2.17 Outdoor fireplace - defined 730.2.18 Owner - defined 730.2.19 Person - defined 730.2.20 Premises - defined 730.2.21 Property - defined Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.2 December 2025 730.2.22 Renter - defined 730.2.23 Residential - defined 730.2.24 Responsible person - defined 730.2.25 Short-term rental accommodation - defined 730.2.26 Tribunal - defined 730.2.27 Zoning By-law - defined Article 3 General Provisions 730.3.1 Application - in writing 730.3.2 Fee - set out 730.3.3 Licence - term 730.3.4 Licence - issue subject to meeting requirements 730.3.5 Inspections - required 730.3.6 Approval - required 730.3.7 Administration - chapter 730.3.8 Delegation 730.3.9 Licence - subject to conditions 730.3.10 Conditional licences 730.3.11 Applications - file other information upon request 730.3.12 Incomplete application 730.3.13 Refusal to issue licence 730.3.14 Refusal of licence - refund 730.3.15 Suspension or revocation - general 730.3.16 Written notice - refusal, suspension or revocation 730.3.17 Written notice - refusal, suspension or revocation - requirements 730.3.18 Right to appeal 730.3.19 Issuance - demerit points - threshold - right to appeal 730.3.20 Incomplete application - no right to appeal 730.3.21 Content of notice of appeal 730.3.22 Written request - hearing scheduled 730.3.23 Appeal does not suspend decision Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.3 December 2025 730.3.24 Deadline to appeal final 730.3.25 Fulfill outstanding requirements 730.3.26 Licensing Appeal Tribunal Chapter applies 730.3.27 Revocation of licence - refund 730.3.28 Delivery of notice 730.3.29 Notice - last known business or residential address 730.3.30 Licence - no vested or property right 730.3.31 Transfer - licence 730.3.32 Licence - alter 730.3.33 Fees - convenience - credit card payments Article 4 Short-Term Rental Accommodations 730.4.1 Operation - without licence - prohibited 730.4.2 Advertise - prohibitions 730.4.3 Remove - advertisement 730.4.4 Application - licence - posted on City's website 730.4.5 Licences issued - limit - City wide 730.4.6 One licence - per premises 730.4.7 Separate licence - required - each location 730.4.8 Licence issuance - owner of premise only 730.4.9 Applicant - Licensee - notify - information change 730.4.10 Application - required documentation 730.4.11 Insurance requirements 730.4.12 Licence - information required 730.4.13 Renter's Code of Conduct - produce - upon request 730.4.14 Data Collection - Retention - Records 730.4.15 Licence - posted 730.4.16 Responsible Person - available 730.4.17 Limit - number of persons - per bedroom 730.4.18 Limit - number of persons - max Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.4 December 2025 730.4.19 Limit - number of persons - septic system 730.4.20 Limit - number of bedrooms - use 730.4.21 Fire extinguisher - requirements - type - location 730.4.22 Fire extinguisher - requirements - general 730.4.23 Exemption - when not rented for short-term rental accommodation Article 5 Demerit Point System 730.5.1 Demerit point system - short-term rental accommodation 730.5.2 Licence - suspension - seven demerit points or more 730.5.3 Notice of suspension - revocation - demerit points 730.5.4 Demerit points - two years - expire Article 6 Orders 730.6.1 Order - discontinue activity - correct contravention 730.6.2 Order - details 730.6.3 Service - order 730.6.4 Contravention - before by-law came into force 730.6.5 Fail to comply with Order Article 7 Administrative Monetary Penalties Short-Term Rental Accommodations 730.7.1 Penalty notice - issuance - amount 730.7.2 Penalty notice - issuance - amount - exception 730.7.3 New - separate offence 730.7.4 Penalty notice - information required 730.7.5 Payment - not to Officer 730.7.6 Tribunal - review - administrative monetary penalty 730.7.7 Fail to attend hearing 730.7.8 Refund - administrative monetary penalty 730.7.9 Laying a charge when administrative monetary penalty issued Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.5 December 2025 730.7.10 Administrative monetary penalty - debt to City 730.7.11 Administrative monetary penalty - add to tax roll Article 8 Enforcement 730.8.1 Authority - enforcement 730.8.2 Entry and inspection 730.8.3 Fine - contravention - general 730.8.4 Fine - contravention - part 1 offence 730.8.5 Order - prohibiting continuation - offence 730.8.6 Hinder or obstruct 730.8.7 Notice - unpaid licensing fine 730.8.8 Distress - unpaid licensing fines 730.8.9 Rebuttable presumption - identification Article 9 Interpretation and Validity 730.9.1 Words - plural - singular 730.9.2 Headings - convenience only 730.9.3 Amended references 730.9.4 Schedules 730.9.5 Conflict - most restrictive prevails 730.9.6 Compliance - other applicable law 730.9.7 Validity and severability Article 10 Enactment 730.10.1 Effective Date Schedules Schedule "A" - Annual Licence and Administrative Fees Schedule "B" - Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Licensee Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.6 December 2025 Schedule "C" - Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Renter's Code of Conduct Schedule "D" - Demerit Point System __________ Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.7 December 2025 Article 1 Short Title 730.1.1 Short Title - Scope This Chapter may be cited as the "Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By- law" and shall apply to the whole geographic limits of the City. In the text of the Chapter, it is referred to as "this Chapter". Article 2 Interpretation 730.2.1 Advertise - defined "advertise" for the purpose of short-term rental accommodation, includes to offer, promote, canvass, or solicit a short-term rental accommodation including through a website or digital application and, "advertising" has a corresponding meaning. 730.2.2 Applicant - defined "applicant" means a person who is required to be licensed pursuant to this Chapter or who has made an application for a licence to the Issuer of Licences and shall include a licensee. 730.2.3 Bedroom - defined "bedroom" means a room or area used, designed, equipped, or intended for sleeping. 730.2.4 Building - defined "building" means a building as defined in the Building Code Act, or a structure used or intended to be used for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. 730.2.5 Chief Building Official - defined "Chief Building Official" means the person who may, from time to time, be appointed by Council to the position of Chief Building Official in conformity with the provisions of the Building Code Act, S.O., 1992, Chapter 23 or designate. 730.2.6 Chief Fire Official - defined "Chief Fire Official" means the person who may, from time to time, be appointed by Council to the position of Chief of the Fire Department of the City or designate. 730.2.7 City - defined "City" means the Corporation of the City of Orillia or the land within the geographic limits of the Corporation of the City of Orillia as the context requires. 730.2.8 Clerk - defined "Clerk" means the City Clerk of the Corporation of the City of Orillia, or designate. 730.2.9 Council - defined "Council" means the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia. Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.8 December 2025 730.2.10 Guest - defined "guest" means any person on the premises who is not a renter. 730.2.11 Issuer of Licences - defined "Issuer of Licences" means the City's Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit Services or designate. 730.2.12 Licence - defined "licence" means a licence issued by the Issuer of Licences under this Chapter. 730.2.13 Licensed - defined "licensed" means to have in one's possession a valid and current licence issued under this Chapter, and "unlicensed" has the contrary meaning. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a person is deemed to be unlicensed if a licence is suspended, revoked, or expired. 730.2.14 Licensee - defined "licensee" means the owner of a premises who holds a licence, or is required to hold a licence under this Chapter for that premises. 730.2.15 Municipal Law Enforcement Officer - defined "Municipal Law Enforcement Officer" means a person appointed under authority of the Police Services Act for the purpose of enforcing City by-laws. 730.2.16 Officer - defined "Officer" means a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Building Inspector, Police Officer or any other person appointed by by-law to enforce the provisions of City by-laws. 730.2.17 Outdoor fireplace - defined "outdoor fireplace" means a manufactured wood-burning appliance, site-built masonry fireplace, fire pit, chiminea, clay or metal fireplace, portable wood-burning device used for outdoor recreation or heating, or other enclosed container that are used outdoors and that are not fueled by natural gas or propane. 730.2.18 Owner - defined "owner" means the person holding title to the premises where the short-term rental accommodation is located and, "ownership" has a corresponding meaning. 730.2.19 Person - defined "person" includes an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership, trust, corporation, and an individual in their capacity as a trustee, executor, administrator, or other legal representative. 730.2.20 Premises - defined "premises" means the property upon which short-term rental accommodation is operated, inclusive of buildings or structures or any part thereof used for such purpose. Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.9 December 2025 730.2.21 Property - defined "property" means the land upon which a short-term rental accommodation is operated, exclusive of buildings or structures or any part thereof. 730.2.22 Renter - defined "renter" means any person occupying the short-term rental accommodation by way of concession, permit, lease, licence, rental agreement, or similar arrangement, but shall not include daily guests to the premises. 730.2.23 Residential - defined "residential" means a zone category containing an "R" symbol or abbreviation within the Zoning By-law. 730.2.24 Responsible person - defined "Responsible Person" means an owner of a short-term rental accommodation, or a person 18 years of age or older 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 Chapter, the licence, and applicable laws. 730.2.25 Short-term rental accommodation - defined "short-term rental accommodation" means a building or any part thereof being offered, or used as a place of seasonal or temporary accommodation, temporary residence, or occupancy by way of concession, permit, lease, licence, rental agreement, or similar arrangement for fewer than twenty-eight (28) consecutive calendar days, throughout all or any part of a calendar year. Short-term rental accommodation uses shall not mean or include a motel, hotel, bed and breakfast establishment, hospital, or boarding lodging or rooming house as defined in the Zoning By-law, provided the use complies in all respects with the Zoning By-law, but may include other types of vacation homes or living accommodation intended to be used by the travelling public. 730.2.26 Tribunal - defined "Tribunal" means the City's Licensing Appeal Tribunal. 730.2.27 Zoning By-law - defined "Zoning By-law" means the City's Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2014-44. Article 3 General Provisions 730.3.1 Application - in writing Every application for a licence shall be made in writing on a form provided by the Issuer of Licences and the required fee shall be deposited with the City at the time of application. 730.3.2 Fee - set out The licence fee required is set out in Schedule "A". The fee shall not be pro-rated. Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.10 December 2025 730.3.3 Licence - term A licence that has been issued pursuant to this Chapter shall expire upon the earliest of the following events: (a) December 31st of the year issued; (b) Upon the sale or transfer of the premises; or (c) The licence has been revoked in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. 730.3.4 Licence - issue subject to meeting requirements Subject to the applicant meeting the requirements of this Chapter, the Issuer of Licences shall issue the said licence. 730.3.5 Inspections - required Every licence applied for shall be subject to the following required inspections/review: (a) Chief Building Official review; and (b) Chief Fire Official review. Those divisions/departments referenced above may require an inspection of the premises prior to the provision of comments and prior to the consideration of the application by the Issuer of Licences. The applicant shall cooperate and facilitate in arranging the inspection of the premises in a timely manner, and shall be in attendance during the inspection. 730.3.6 Approval - required Inspections/reviews shall be received from each division/department as set out in section 730.3.5 before a licence is issued. 730.3.7 Administration - chapter The Issuer of Licences shall be responsible for the administration of this Chapter. 730.3.8 Delegation For the purposes of s. 23.2(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, it is the opinion of Council that the powers delegated pursuant to this Chapter are minor in nature. 730.3.9 Licence - subject to conditions In addition to any other powers conferred on the Issuer of Licences pursuant to this Chapter, the Issuer of Licences is authorized to impose any condition on a licence to be issued or renewed under this Chapter as the Issuer of Licences deems necessary to ensure the safety of public or of property, or for consumer protection. Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.11 December 2025 730.3.10 Conditional licences Every licensee shall comply with every condition imposed upon the licence. 730.3.11 Applications - file other information upon request In addition to the specific application submission requirements set out in this Chapter, every applicant or licensee on request of the Issuer of Licences shall file such information and material as the Issuer of Licences may deem necessary. 730.3.12 Incomplete application Where an applicant has failed to provide any fee or document required under this Chapter to the satisfaction of the Issuer of Licences for the issuance or renewal of a licence, the application shall be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications may be returned to the applicant, or held pending further information. 730.3.13 Refusal to issue Licence The Issuer of Licences shall refuse to grant a licence under this Chapter to any person if: (a) any application or other document provided to the City by or on behalf of the applicant contains a false statement or provides false information; (b) the applicant has failed to comply with the requirements of this Chapter or other applicable By-laws of the City or of any Local Board thereof, or of any Statute, Order-in-Council, or Regulation of the Provincial Legislature or the Parliament of Canada, or of any Agency, Board of Commission thereof, in, upon or in connection with the applied for licensed activity of the business or premise, facilities, equipment, vehicles and other property used or kept for hire in connection with the licensed activity; (c) the Issuer of Licences determines that the issuing of the licence would be contrary to the public interest; (d) a licence has previously been revoked by the Issuer of Licences and was not re-instated by the Tribunal; (e) the applicant is indebted to the City in respect of any fine in default that was imposed under the Provincial Offences Act in connection with the applied for licensed activity on the premises; (f) the applicant is indebted to the City in respect of any administrative monetary penalty that is past due in connection with the applied for licensed activity on the premises; or (g) the total of all demerit points in effect respecting a short-term rental accommodation is fifteen or more. Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.12 December 2025 730.3.14 Refusal of licence - refund Where the Issuer of Licences has refused to grant a licence to an applicant, the licence application fee less an administrative fee of $150.00 shall be refunded to the applicant. 730.3.15 Suspension or revocation - general The Issuer of Licences shall suspend or revoke a licence for any one or more of the grounds listed in section 730.3.13. 730.3.16 Written notice - refusal, suspension or revocation After a decision is made by the Issuer of Licences to refuse, suspend or revoke a licence, written notice of that decision shall be given forthwith to the applicant or licensee. 730.3.17 Written notice - refusal, suspension or revocation - requirements The written notice to be given under section 730.3.16 shall: (a) set out the grounds for the decision; (b) give reasonable particulars of the grounds for the decision; (c) be signed by the Issuer of Licences; and (d) state that the applicant or licensee is entitled to a hearing by the Tribunal if the applicant or licensee delivers to the Clerk within fifteen (15) calendar days after the notice is served, a notice in writing that adheres with section 730.3.21, requesting a hearing by the Tribunal accompanied by an appeal fee of $500. The appeal fee is non-refundable even if the Tribunal grants the licence, or cancels an administrative monetary penalty as applicable. 730.3.18 Right to appeal The applicant or licensee may appeal the Issuer of Licences' decision to refuse, suspend, revoke or to impose any condition on a licence to the Tribunal by filing a written notice of appeal with the Clerk, within fifteen (15) calendar days following the receipt of written notice of the Issuer of Licences' decision. 730.3.19 Issuance - demerit points - threshold - right to appeal Appeals will not be permitted for the issuance of demerit points until they have resulted in the suspension or revocation of a licence. 730.3.20 Incomplete application - no right to appeal The issuance of a Notice of Incomplete Application is not a statutory power of decision and is not subject to appeal to the Tribunal. 730.3.21 Content of notice of appeal Where an applicant or licensee requests a hearing before the Tribunal, the notice of appeal shall be in writing to the Clerk and shall include: Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.13 December 2025 (a) the original signature of the applicant (or licensee), or representative; (b) the reasons in support of the appeal; (c) the applicant's (or licensee's) address, telephone number, and where available, e-mail address; (d) the name, address, telephone number, and where available, e-mail address of any agent, representative, or lawyer representing the applicant or licensee. 730.3.22 Written request - hearing scheduled On receipt of a written request for a hearing from the applicant or licensee, the Clerk, through the Tribunal Coordinator shall schedule a hearing of the Tribunal and give reasonable notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing in accordance with Chapter 117 of the Municipal Code - Licensing Appeal Tribunal Chapter. 730.3.23 Appeal does not suspend decision The filing of an appeal does not operate to suspend the Issuer of Licences' decision. 730.3.24 Deadline to appeal final The decision of the Issuer of Licences shall be final and binding if the Clerk does not receive an appeal by the 15th day following the receipt date of the written notice of the Issuer of Licences' decision. A notice of appeal is ineffectual to create a right to a hearing unless it is received by the Clerk on or before the appeal deadline. 730.3.25 Fulfill outstanding requirements Where the Tribunal has ordered that a licence be granted, reinstated, a suspension to a licence ended, or a change to the condition(s) of a licence, the applicant or licensee shall fulfill any outstanding requirements for the licence under this Chapter. 730.3.26 Licensing Appeal Tribunal Chapter applies The provisions of Chapter 117 of the Municipal Code - Licensing Appeal Tribunal Chapter apply to any appeal that is made under this article. 730.3.27 Revocation of licence - refund Where a licence has been revoked, the licence application fee is non-refundable. 730.3.28 Delivery of notice Any written notice, or Order, including a penalty notice given under this Chapter shall be deemed to be received on the receipt date which is one of the following: (a) immediately, when a copy is personally delivered to the person to whom it is addressed; (b) on the seventh (7th) calendar day following the date a copy is sent by Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.14 December 2025 registered mail or by regular mail to the person's last known address; (c) immediately upon sending a copy by facsimile transmission to the person's last known facsimile number; (d) immediately upon sending a copy by electronic mail (i.e. e-mail) to the person's last known electronic mail address; or (e) where more than one method of delivery is used, the latest of the possible receipt dates. 730.3.29 Notice - last known business or residential address For the purposes of administration of this Chapter, a person's last known address, facsimile number, and electronic mail address includes an address (business or residential), facsimile number, and electronic mail address provided by the person to the City as may be required on a form. 730.3.30 Licence - no vested or property right No person shall enjoy a vested or property right in any licence or the continuance of any licence and such licence and such rights shall remain the property of the City. 730.3.31 Transfer - Licence No licence issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall be transferable unless such transfer is specifically provided for in this Chapter. 730.3.32 Licence - alter No person shall alter, erase or modify a licence or permit the alteration, erasure or modification of a licence. 730.3.33 Fees - convenience - credit card payments A 2.4% convenience fee shall be charged for the use of credit cards for online payments processed by the City's Merchant Services Payment Processor. Article 4 Short-Term Rental Accommodations 730.4.1 Operation - without licence - prohibited No person shall operate or permit the operation of a short-term rental accommodation within the City unless licensed to do so in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. 730.4.2 Advertise - prohibitions No person shall advertise, or cause or permit the advertising of: (a) a short-term rental accommodation that is not licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter; Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.15 December 2025 (b) the use of more than one building with bedrooms on the premises; or (c) a greater number of persons on the premises than is permitted by this Chapter; (d) a greater number of bedrooms on the premises than is permitted by the licence. A court or tribunal may, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, accept that an advertisement, listing, or the like of a short-term rental accommodation is proof that the premises are being offered or used as a short-term rental accommodation. For greater certainty, a witness need not possess special or expert knowledge for a court or tribunal to draw such an inference. 730.4.3 Remove - advertisement No person shall fail to remove an advertisement, listing, or the like for a short-term rental accommodation that is prohibited under section 730.4.2 within seventy-two (72) hours of becoming aware of the prohibition or receiving notice to do so by an Officer. 730.4.4 Application - licence - posted on City's website Applications for a licence and issued licences will be posted on the City's website, including information such as the legal description, civic address, and owners' and Responsible Person's contact information (telephone number and e-mail address). 730.4.5 Licences issued - limit - City wide The maximum number of short-term rental accommodation licences that may be issued by the Issuer of Licences shall not exceed 150 for each calendar year. Complete applications for short-term rental accommodation filed between November 1 and November 30 shall be eligible for a lottery system to select the 150 applicants to be granted a licence for the following year. Any application filed before November 1 for the following year shall not be eligible for the lottery system. If an applicant is not granted a licence as part of the lottery system, the licence application fee shall be refunded to the applicant. If less than 150 complete applications are received between November 1 and November 30, then any surplus available licences shall be assigned by the Issuer of Licences on a first-come, first-served basis to applicants that submit a complete application after November 30. 730.4.6 One licence - per premises The Issuer of Licences shall not issue a licence to operate a short-term rental accommodation for more than one building with bedrooms per premises. 730.4.7 Separate licence - required - each location A separate licence shall be obtained for each short-term rental accommodation. Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.16 December 2025 730.4.8 Licence issuance - owner of premise only Every applicant for a licence shall be the owner of the premises. 730.4.9 Applicant - Licensee - notify - information change An applicant or licensee shall be responsible for informing the Issuer of Licences, in writing, of any changes to the information contained within the application for the short- term rental accommodation licence within seven (7) calendar days of such change or deviation, including but not limited to a cancellation, expiration, or variation in the amount or conditions of the insurance policy requirements set out in Article 4. Nothing herein allows a licensee to rent bedrooms other than those identified and approved on the floor plans submitted with the application unless the Issuer of Licences has approved same by re-issuing a new licence. A licence may be re-issued for a change to the number or location of bedrooms upon submission of: (a) a completed licence amendment application form; (b) any other required inspections, approvals, or documents as required by this Chapter; and (c) payment of an administrative fee as set out in Schedule "A". 730.4.10 Application - required documentation Every application for a new licence, or the renewal of an existing licence, shall include: (a) a completed application using the form or forms required by the Issuer of Licences, that is signed by the applicant, or where the application is from a partnership, signed by each and every partner, or where the application is from a corporation, signed by the president or other authorized signing officer of the corporation; (b) if the applicant is a corporation, proof that the corporation is legally entitled to conduct business in Ontario, including but not limited to the Articles of Incorporation or other incorporating documents, duly certified by the proper government official or department of the Province of Ontario or of the Government of Canada; (c) if the applicant is a partnership, the names and addresses of each member of the partnership, as well as the name under which the partnership intends to carry on business and proof of the business name registration; (d) payment of the applicable licensing fee as set out in Schedule "A"; (e) a signed Licensee Code of Conduct and Acknowledgment as set out in Schedule "B" by each and every owner; Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.17 December 2025 (f) proof of the insurance required under this Article; (g) a floor plan, fully dimensioned of the premises clearly identifying: (i) the location, dimensions, and use of each room; (ii) each bedroom intended to be used as part of a short-term rental accommodation; (iii) the location of fixtures (i.e. toilet, bathtub, shower, or sink); (iv) all entrances/exits; (v) the location of all fuel-fired appliances (i.e. gas fireplace, stove, furnace, or hot water tank) or solid fuel-fired appliances (i.e. wood burning fireplace, woodstove or wood furnace); (vi) the location of smoke alarms; (vii) the location of fire extinguishers; (viii) the location of carbon monoxide alarms if the short-term rental accommodation has a fuel-fired or solid fuel-fired appliance, or an attached garage; (h) a site diagram, fully dimensioned of the premises clearly identifying: (i) the property lines; (ii) the location of all buildings and structures on the property; (iii) the exterior decks and related site amenities, and other buildings or structures on the property; (iv) the location of the parking area on the premises with a minimum number of parking spaces as set out in the Zoning By-law; (v) the surface type of the parking area; (vi) the location of the outdoor fireplace including noting distance from property lines and structures, if applicable; (vii) the location of the wood burning appliance, if applicable; (viii) well location, if applicable; (ix) septic tank and bed location, if applicable; (i) if the City has no record on file with respect to the installation of a septic system at the premises, a site report prepared by a qualified septic designer, septic installer, or related professional which includes identifying the capacity of the septic tank, and location of the septic tank and bed, if applicable; (j) proof of a septic system pump-out and any required repairs to the system identified during the pump-out, dated less than five years old, if applicable; (k) where there are wood burning appliances, a Wood Energy Technical Transfer (WETT) report dated less than 5 years old issued by a certified WETT Inspector and indicating that the appliances are safe to be utilized; Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.18 December 2025 (l) the name and contact information of the Responsible Person who can be available at all times to attend to the short-term rental accommodation within a period of no greater than one hour from the time of contact by telephone or e-mail by an Officer; and (m) a Municipal Accommodation Tax Remittance Compliance Report issued by City's Tax Collection Agent, if applicable. 730.4.11 Insurance requirements Every licensee shall obtain and maintain at all times while licensed under this Chapter the following minimum insurance policy requirements: (a) liability limit of no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence for property damage and bodily injury; and (b) such policy shall identify that a short-term rental accommodation is being operated on the premises. 730.4.12 Licence - information required Every licence shall include the following information: (a) premises address/number identifier; (b) the part of the premises approved on the floor plans submitted with the application for the short-term rental accommodation licence; (c) licence number; (d) effective date and expiry of licence; (e) owner's name and contact information (telephone number and e-mail address); (f) Responsible Person's name and contact information (telephone number and e-mail address); and (g) occupancy limit. 730.4.13 Renter's Code of Conduct - produce - upon request Every licensee shall ensure that the Renter's Code of Conduct set out in Schedule "C" is completed before any renter uses the short-term rental accommodation. No licensee shall fail to produce a copy of the completed Renter's Code of Conduct within 24 hours upon request of an Officer. 730.4.14 Data Collection - Retention - Records Every licensee shall retain the records required under Article 4 for at least two (2) years. Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.19 December 2025 730.4.15 Licence - posted Every licensee shall ensure that the licence is plaqued or framed, displayed in a prominent place in the licensed premises to which it applies, and clearly visible at all times. The fee for a replacement licence placard shall be $50.00. 730.4.16 Responsible Person - available Every licensee shall ensure that there is a Responsible Person available at all times to attend to the licensed premises within a period of no greater than one (1) hour from the time of contact by telephone or e-mail by an Officer. 730.4.17 Limit - number of persons - per bedroom No person shall permit at any one time between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day more than two (2) persons on the premises for each bedroom identified and approved as such on the floor plans submitted with the application for the short-term rental accommodation licence. 730.4.18 Limit - number of persons - max Notwithstanding section 730.4.17, no person shall permit at any one time between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day more than a maximum total of ten (10) persons on the premises regardless of the number of bedrooms. 730.4.19 Limit - number of persons - septic system Notwithstanding sections 730.4.17 and 730.4.18, the maximum number of persons permitted on any premises that is serviced by a septic system shall be determined at the time of application following a review of the septic system's capacity, but for greater certainty such number of persons shall not exceed the maximum number of persons set out in sections 730.4.17 and 730.4.18 regardless of the system's capacity. 730.4.20 Limit - number of bedrooms - use No person shall permit a bedroom to be used that is not identified as being intended for use as part of a short-term rental accommodation on the floor plans submitted and approved with the application for the short-term rental accommodation licence. 730.4.21 Fire extinguisher - requirements - type - location Every licensee shall ensure that a Class A ULC listed portable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A 10B:C is located in any indoor cooking area of the short-term rental accommodation, and located so that they are clearly visible and accessible at all times. 730.4.22 Fire extinguisher - requirements - general Every licensee shall ensure that portable fire extinguishers are kept operable and fully charged. 730.4.23 Exemption - when not rented for short-term rental accommodation The provisions of sections 730.4.15 to 730.4.22 inclusive shall not apply when the premises is not rented for short-term rental accommodation. Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.20 December 2025 Article 5 Demerit Point System 730.5.1 Demerit point system - short-term rental accommodation A Demerit Point System has been established in accordance with Schedule "D", without prejudice to options otherwise available to enforce this Chapter or any other chapter or by-law of the City, provincial act or regulation, including, but not limited to, administrative monetary penalties as set out in this Chapter, and actions pursuant to the Building Code Act, and Fire Protection and Prevention Act. The number of demerit points referenced in Column 4 of Schedule "D" will be assessed against a short-term rental accommodation premises and licensee in respect of the infraction noted in Column I upon the following event: (i) the expiry of the period for appealing a fine imposed pursuant to Part I or Part Ill of the Provincial Offences Act; (ii) the expiry of the period for appealing against a conviction in the Ontario Court of Justice; (iii) the affirmation of an administrative monetary penalty; (iv) an Order not complied with; (v) an Order not complied with resulting in City remediation; or (vi) an observation by an Officer, Chief Fire Official, or Chief Building Official. 730.5.2 Licence - suspension - seven demerit points or more A licence may be suspended by the Issuer of Licences for a period of six months if the total demerit points in effect respecting a short-term rental accommodation is seven (7) or more. 730.5.3 Notice of suspension - revocation - demerit points Notice of the suspension or revocation of a licence shall be provided to the licensee in accordance with this Chapter and a licensee may appeal the suspension or revocation in accordance with section 730.3.18 of this Chapter. 730.5.4 Demerit points - two years - expire Demerit points shall remain in place until the two-year anniversary of the date of which the demerit points were assessed. Article 6 Orders 730.6.1 Order - discontinue activity - correct contravention If an Officer is satisfied that a contravention of this Chapter has occurred, the Officer Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.21 December 2025 may make an Order requiring the person who contravened the Chapter, or who caused or permitted the contravention, or the owner or occupier of the licensed premises on which the contravention occurred to: (a) discontinue the contravening activity, or (b) do work to correct the contravention. 730.6.2 Order - details The Order under section 730.6.1 shall set out: (a) reasonable particulars of the contravention adequate to identify the contravention and the location of the land on which the contravention occurred; and (b) the date by which there shall be compliance with the Order. 730.6.3 Service - Order An Order may be served personally upon the person to whom it is directed to or sent by regular mail to the address shown on the last revised assessment roll, or to the last known address. 730.6.4 Contravention before by-law came into force An Order under section 730.6.1 may require work to be done even though the facts which constitute the contravention of this Chapter were present before the by- law/chapter making them a contravention came into force. 730.6.5 Fail to comply with Order No person shall fail to comply with an Order issued pursuant to section 730.6.1. Article 7 Administrative Monetary Penalties Short-Term Rental Accommodations 730.7.1 Penalty notice - issuance - amount An Officer who determines that a person has contravened any provision of this Chapter may issue a penalty notice addressed to that person. Any person who contravenes any provision of this Chapter shall, upon issuance of a penalty notice, be liable to pay to the City an administrative monetary penalty as follows: (a) 1st contravention: $500 (b) 2nd contravention: $1,000 (c) 3rd or subsequent contravention: $1,500 Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.22 December 2025 730.7.2 Penalty notice - issuance - amount - exception Notwithstanding section 730.7.1, any person who advertises (or causes or permits the advertising of) or operates (or permits the operation of) a short-term rental accommodation without being licensed shall, upon issuance of a penalty notice, be liable to pay to the City an administrative monetary penalty in the amount of $3,000, for each offence. 730.7.3 New - separate offence Where the offence is continuous, each day the offence continues shall constitute a new and separate offence. 730.7.4 Penalty notice - information required The penalty notice shall be given to the person to whom or to which it is addressed as soon as is reasonably practicable and shall include the following information: (a) particulars of the contravention, including to which property it applies; (b) the amount of the administrative monetary penalty; (c) the penalty due date which is thirty (30) days following the penalty notice date; (d) information respecting the process by which the person may exercise the person's right to request a review of the administrative monetary penalty including noting the prescribed review fee; and (e) a statement advising that an administrative monetary penalty will, unless cancelled pursuant to the review process, constitute a debt to the City. 730.7.5 Payment - not to Officer No Officer may accept payment in respect of an administrative monetary penalty. 730.7.6 Tribunal - review - administrative monetary penalty A person who has been imposed an administrative monetary penalty may, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the penalty notice being given, apply to the Tribunal for a review of the decision. If an application for review has not been applied for within fifteen (15) calendar days including payment of the review fee of $250, the administrative monetary penalty levied is deemed to be affirmed. 730.7.7 Fail to attend hearing Where a person fails to attend a hearing in front of the Tribunal, the administrative monetary penalty levied is deemed to be affirmed. 730.7.8 Refund - administrative monetary penalty Where a person has paid an administrative monetary penalty that is then cancelled by the Tribunal or reduced, the City shall refund the amount cancelled or reduced. Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.23 December 2025 730.7.9 Laying a charge when administrative monetary penalty issued If a person is required to pay an administrative monetary penalty in respect of a contravention, the person shall not be charged with an offence pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act in respect of the same contravention. 730.7.10 Administrative monetary penalty - debt to City An administrative monetary penalty that is deemed to be affirmed, or reduced or in respect of which the time for payment has been extended by the Tribunal, constitutes a debt to the City of each person to whom or to which the penalty notice was given. 730.7.11 Administrative monetary penalty - add to tax roll An administrative monetary penalty that is not paid may be added to the tax roll to the licensed premises to which it applies and collected in the same manner as taxes. Article 8 Enforcement 730.8.1 Authority - Enforcement The provisions of this Chapter may be enforced by an Officer. 730.8.2 Entry and inspection An Officer may, at any reasonable time, enter on any land, and into any building or structure thereon, for the purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine whether or not the following are being complied with: (a) the provisions of Chapter 730; (b) a direction or order of the City made under the Municipal Act, 2001 or made pursuant to Chapter 730; (c) a condition of a licence issued under the provisions of Chapter 730; (d) an order made under section 431 of the Municipal Act, 2001. For the purpose of such inspection, the Officer may: (i) require the production for inspection of documents or things relevant to the inspection; (ii) inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the inspection for the purpose of making copies or extracts; (iii) require information from any person concerning a matter related to the inspection; and Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.24 December 2025 (iv) 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. For the purpose of exercising the power of entry, the person exercising the power shall comply with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 including any requirements of sections 435 (Conditions Governing Powers of Entry) and 437 (Restriction Re: Dwellings) of the said Act. 730.8.3 Fine - contravention - general In addition to any other applicable penalty, every person who contravenes any of the provisions of this Chapter, contravenes the terms and conditions of a licence or an Order issued pursuant to this Chapter, and every director or officer of a corporation who knowingly concurs in such contravention by a corporation, upon conviction, is guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $50,000. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where a corporation is convicted of contravening any of the provisions of this Chapter, the corporation shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $100,000. 730.8.4 Fine - contravention - part 1 offence Despite section 730.8.3, every person who is issued a Part 1 offence notice or summons and is convicted of an offence under this Chapter is liable to a maximum fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act. 730.8.5 Order - prohibiting continuation - offence Upon conviction, in addition to any other remedy and to any penalty imposed by this Chapter, the court in which the conviction has been entered and any court of competent jurisdiction thereafter may make an order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the person convicted. 730.8.6 Hinder or obstruct No person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any Officer exercising a power or performing a duty under this Chapter, or any person lawfully acting in aid of such an Officer. Without limiting the generality of the meaning of "hinder" or "obstruct", a person shall be deemed to have obstructed or hindered an Officer in the execution of their duties if the person: (a) provides false information to such Officer; or (b) is alleged on reasonable and probable grounds to have contravened any of the provisions of this Chapter, and fails to identify themselves to such Officer upon request. 730.8.7 Notice - unpaid licensing fine If any part of a fine for a contravention of this Chapter remains unpaid after the fine becomes due and payable under section 66 of the Provincial Offences Act, including any extension of time for payment ordered under that section, the City Treasurer or Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.25 December 2025 agent of the City Treasurer may give the person against who the fine was imposed written notice specifying the amount of the fine payable and the final date on which it is payable, which shall be not less than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the date of the notice, by delivering the notice or causing it to be delivered to that person at the person's residence or place of business. 730.8.8 Distress - unpaid licensing fines If the fine referred to in section 730.8.7 remains unpaid after the final date on which it is payable as specified in the notice, the fine shall be deemed to be unpaid taxes for the purpose of section 351 of the Municipal Act, 2001. 730.8.9 Rebuttable presumption - identification In a prosecution for a contravention of this Chapter, evidence of identification shall be presumed to be correct and accurate, unless rebutted by evidence to the contrary. Article 9 Interpretation and Validity 730.9.1 Words - plural - singular In this Chapter, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter; the singular number includes the plural, and the plural includes the singular, as applicable, unless used with a number modifying them. 730.9.2 Headings - convenience only Headings are inserted for convenience of reference purposes only, form no part of this Chapter and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter. 730.9.3 Amended references Any references to a statute, regulation, by-law or other legislation or statutory instrument in this Chapter shall include such statute, regulation, by-law or other legislation or provision thereof as amended, revised, re-enacted and/or consolidated from time to time and any successor legislation thereto. 730.9.4 Schedules All schedules to this Chapter shall form part of this Chapter. 730.9.5 Conflict - most restrictive prevails Where there is a conflict or a contradiction between this Chapter and any other by-law or Chapter of the City, the provision that is most restrictive shall prevail. 730.9.6 Compliance - other applicable law Nothing in this Chapter relieves any person from complying with any provision of any Federal or Provincial legislation, or any other by-law of the City. Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.26 December 2025 730.9.7 Validity and severability If any provision of this Chapter is declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or ultra vires for any reason, all other provisions of this Chapter shall remain and continue in full force and effect and shall remain valid and binding. Article 10 Enactment 730.10.1 Effective date That the provisions of this Chapter come into effect on January 1, 2024. Adopting By-law: By-law 2023-081, 11 September 2023. By-law Amendments: By-law 2024-065, 21 May 2024, By-law 2025-078, 8 September 2025; By-law 2025-108, 8 December 2025. Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.27 December 2025 Schedule "A" Annual Licence and Administrative Fees Fees will be subject to an automatic 2% increase rounded to the nearest dollar effective January 1st of each year. Type of Business 2026 Licence Fee Short-Term Rental Accommodation $680 per bedroom (maximum fee $2,040) Amendment to Licence $41 Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.28 December 2025 Schedule "B" Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Licensee Code of Conduct and Acknowledgment Licensed Premises Municipal Address:____________________________________ 1. Operation in compliance with all applicable legislation The premises identified above shall be operated in accordance with the City's Short- Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law, and all applicable acts, regulations and other municipal by-laws including, but not limited to the following: Noise By-law (Chapter 938), Open Air Burning By-law (Chapter 387), and Property Standards By-law (Chapter 866). 2. Licensee held responsible for renters and/or guests The licensee will be held responsible for contraventions of any municipal by-law, act or regulation by people using the premises, and may be subject to demerit points, fines or other enforcement measures. 3. Licence Posted The licensee shall ensure that the licence is plaqued or framed, displayed in a prominent place in the premises, and clearly visible at all times. The licensee shall not rent part of a premises other than those identified on the licence. 4. Notification Required of Changes to Information in Application The licensee is responsible for informing the Issuer of Licences in writing of any changes to the information contained in the application for the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licence within seven (7) calendar days of such change or deviation. 5. Smoke Alarms Required The licensee shall ensure that the licensed premises is equipped with operational and within the ten-year life span smoke alarms that are installed in accordance with the manufacturer's standards and the Ontario Fire Code. Further, the licensee shall test the alarms at least monthly to ensure they are operational. 6. Portable Fire Extinguishers Required The licensee shall ensure that a Class A ULC listed portable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A 10B:C is located in any indoor cooking area of the Short-Term Rental Accommodation, and clearly visible and accessible at all times. A licensee shall ensure that portable fire extinguishers are: (a) kept operable and fully charged; and (b) inspected at least monthly. 7. Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements In Short-Term Rental Accommodations which have a fuel-fired appliance (i.e. gas fireplace, stove, furnace, or hot water tank) or solid fuel-fired appliance (i.e. wood Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.29 December 2025 burning fireplace, woodstove or wood furnace), or an attached garage, the licensee shall ensure that the building is equipped with operational and within the ten-year life span carbon monoxide alarms installed outside of the sleeping areas in accordance with the manufacturer's standards and the Ontario Fire Code. Further, the licensee shall test the alarms at least monthly to ensure they are operational. 8. Application for renewal of a licence The maximum number of short-term rental accommodation licences that may be issued by the Issuer of Licences shall not exceed 150 for each calendar year, and completed applications for short-term rental accommodation filed between November 1 and November 30 shall be eligible for a lottery system to select the 150 applicants to be granted a licence for the following year. I, having read the above, and the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law, undertake to provide renters with a copy of the Renter's Code of Conduct and ensure the document is signed. I also realize non-compliance with applicable regulations may result in the suspension or revocation of the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licence. Name of Owner (Print)_________________ Signature___________________ Date______________ Name of Owner (Print)_________________ Signature___________________ Date______________ Name of Owner (Print)_________________ Signature___________________ Date______________ Name of Owner (Print)_________________ Signature___________________ Date______________ Name of Owner (Print)_________________ Signature___________________ Date______________ Name of Owner (Print)_________________ Signature___________________ Date______________ (Must be signed by every owner) Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.30 December 2025 Schedule "C" Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Renter's Code of Conduct Licensed Premises Municipal Address:____________________________________ Responsible Person's Name:_____________________________________________ (A "Responsible Person" means an owner of a Short-term Rental Accommodation, or a person 18 years of age or older 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 applicable laws/regulations). Responsible Person's telephone number:__________________________________ Responsible Person's e-mail address:_____________________________________ 1. Objective The objective of this Code is to summarize the City of Orillia's regulations applicable to renters of Short-Term Rental Accommodations in order to inform renters and to minimize adverse impacts to residents in the neighbourhood while protecting the health, safety and well-being of people. 2. Maximum Number of Renters/Guests The maximum number of persons at a licensed premises between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day shall not exceed: (a) more than two (2) persons on the premises for each bedroom identified and approved as such on the floor plans submitted with the application for the short- term rental accommodation licence; and (b) more than a maximum total of ten (10) persons on the premises regardless of the number of bedrooms. 3. Noise The City's Noise By-law (Chapter 938) prohibits a person from making, causing, or permitting noise that disturbs others such as by way of: (a) loud music; (b) yelling, shouting, or singing; (c) a barking dog. 4. Parking Please familiarize yourself and your guests with the on-site parking available on the licensed premises, and be mindful of the City's Traffic/Parking By-law No. 2007-55 which prohibits parking in various areas including the following: Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.31 December 2025 (a) on a front yard or side yard (i.e. lawn); (b) on the street within one (1) metre of a driveway; (c) on the street within nine (9) metres of a non-signalized intersection; (d) on or overhanging a sidewalk; and (e) on the street between midnight and 7:00 a.m. (November 15 to April 15). An illegally parked vehicle can be ticketed/towed at the vehicle owner's expense. 5. Fires The City's Open-air Burning By-law (Chapter 387) outlines where, when, how and if you can have a recreational fire on the property. Requirements include ensuring the fire is attended to all times, and not burning: (a) within five (5) metres of a structure, other combustibles, or a property line; (b) when the wind velocity is more than 24 km/hr; (c) waste material including leaves; (d) if it creates excessive smoke that is likely to cause discomfort or harm to others; (e) during a smog alert (f) unless the fire is not greater than 1 metre in any direction; (g) unless a portable fire extinguisher or operable garden hose is available. 6. Dogs The City's Dog Licensing By-law (Chapter 284) prohibits a dog being off leash on a neighbouring property. 7. Garbage and Recycling Please familiarize yourself and your guests with the City's Solid Waste Management By- law (Chapter 877), and the day of the week in which waste collection is scheduled. Garbage, readily compostable organics, and recycling box material shall be placed out for collection not later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection and not earlier than 11:00 a.m. on the previous day. However, within the Business Improvement Area, material shall be placed out for collection not later than 5:00 a.m. on the day of collection and not earlier than 4:00 p.m. on the previous day. 8. Licensed Premises with Private Sewage Disposal Systems Exceeding the maximum occupancy may result in the malfunctioning of the septic system and pollution of the ground water system. 9. Fire and Safety Precautions All Short-Term Rental Accommodations shall have operating smoke alarms in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Fire Code. If a renter discovers that any of the alarms are not operational, the renter shall immediately notify the Responsible Person of the deficiency. No person shall disable a smoke and/or carbon monoxide alarm. Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.32 December 2025 10. Fireworks The City's Fireworks By-law (Chapter 920) prohibits all types of fireworks being set off in the City, 365 days per year. I______________________(print name), having read the above, acknowledge that I am renting this licensed premises from a valid licensee in the City of Orillia and undertake to conduct myself and those that are occupying this premises at the same time in accordance with this Code and all applicable acts, regulations, and by-laws. I understand that my action, if found in contravention of applicable laws/regulations, may subject the licensee to Demerit Points against their licence and may include enforcement measures against myself, guests or the licensee(s) including fines. I am aware that applications for a licence and issued licences will be posted on the City's website, including information such as the legal description, civic address, and owners' and Responsible Person's contact information (telephone number and e-mail address). Name of Renter (Print) _______________________ Signature___________________ Date_______________________ Date(s) renting: _________________________________________________________ Names of all other renters (including children): Name of Renter (Print)___________________ Name of Renter (Print)___________________ Name of Renter (Print)___________________ Name of Renter (Print)___________________ Name of Renter (Print)___________________ Name of Renter (Print)___________________ Name of Renter (Print)___________________ Name of Renter (Print)___________________ Name of Renter (Print)___________________ Names of all guests (including children): Name of Guest (Print)_________________ Name of Guest (Print)_________________ Name of Guest (Print)_________________ Name of Guest (Print)_________________ Name of Guest (Print)_________________ Name of Guest (Print)_________________ Name of Guest (Print)_________________ Name of Guest (Print)_________________ Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.33 December 2025 Schedule "D" Demerit Point System Infraction Reference Type Demerit Points Fire Protection and Prevention Act/Fire Code violation FPPA/OFC Observed by Chief Fire Official Part 1 or Part III conviction 5 8 Open Air Burning violation City's Open Air Burning By-law Observed by Chief Fire Official or Officer Part 1 or Part III conviction 3 5 Violation of any Provision of the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law including: 1. Operate or advertise without a licence; or 2. Exceed maximum number of persons City's Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law Observed by Officer Part 1 or Part III conviction 3 5 Building Code Act violation BCA Observed by Chief Building Official Part 1 or Part III conviction 5 8 Noise violation City's Noise By-law Observed by Officer Part 1 or Part III conviction 3 5 Solid Waste Management violation City's Solid Waste Management By- law Observed by Officer Part 1 or Part III conviction 2 4 Dog at large City's Dog Licensing By-law Observed by Officer Part 1 or Part III conviction 2 4 Littering City's Anti-littering By-law Observed by Officer Part 1 or Part III conviction 3 5 Short-Term Rental Accommodations Orillia 730.34 December 2025 Property Standards violation City's Property Standards By-law Order not Complied with Part 1 or Part III conviction 5 8 Obstruction of Officer City's Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law Observed by an Officer Part 1 or Part III conviction 7 15 Set off fireworks, or ignite/release flying lantern City's Fireworks By- law Observed by Officer Part 1 or Part III conviction 3 5