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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE
BY-LAW NUMBER 2022-58
Being a By-law to License, Regulate and Govern Short-term Rental
Accommodations
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene may, pursuant to the
Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, c. 25. as amended, enact by-laws for the licensing,
regulating and governing of businesses and occupations in the Town of
Penetanguishene;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Municipal Act, Part II, section 8. (1), a municipality
under this or any other Act shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad
authority on the municipality to enable the municipality to govern its affairs as it
issues;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Municipal Act, Part II, Section 8 (3), authorizes a
municipality to:
a) Regulate or prohibit respecting the matter;
b) Require persons to do things respecting the matter;
c) Providing for a system of licenses respecting the matter.
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Municipal Act, Part II, Section 9, a municipality has
the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of
exercising its authority under this or any other Act;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Municipal Act, Part II, 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 pursuant to Municipal Act, Part II, Section 23.1 authorizes a
municipality to delegate its powers and duties;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Municipal Act, Part IV, Section 151, provides that a
municipality may provide for a system of Licenses with respect to a business and
may:
a) Prohibit the carrying on or engaging in the business without a License;
b) Refuse to grant a License or to revoke or suspend a License;
c) Impose conditions as a requirement of obtaining, continuing to hold or
renewing a License;
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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 License;
e) Impose conditions, including special conditions, as a requirement of
continuing to hold a License at any time during the term of the License; and
f)
License, regulate or govern real and Personal Property used for the
business and the Persons carrying it on or engaged in it;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 434.1 of the Municipal Act, a municipality
has the authority to impose a system of administrative penalties and fees as an
additional means of encouraging compliance with this By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene
deems it desirable that such licensing, regulation and governing takes place with
regard to the Short-term Rental Accommodation as defined in this By-law;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene hereby enacts
as follows:
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this By-law:
means a detached building or
structure, the use of which is incidental to, subordinate to and exclusively
devoted to the principal use in the main building located on the same lot.
Administrative Monetary Penalty
imposed for a contravention of this By-law and as set out in By-law 2022-
, as amended
means a person duly appointed by an owner or the Town to
act on their behalf.
means the person applying for a License or renewal of a
License under this By-law.
means a structure occupying an area greater than (10) ten
square metres consisting of a wall, roof and floor or any of them or a
structure system serving the function thereof including all associated
works, fixtures and service systems.
means a committee of individuals which has been
delegated, by the Town of Penetanguishene, the responsibility of
handling appeals, suspensions, and revocations of Licenses under this
by-law.
means a body incorporated pursuant to the Business
Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. B. 16, of the Corporations Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. C. 38;
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1.8
means one or more habitable rooms designed,
occupied or intended to be occupied as living quarters as a self-
contained unit and shall, at a minimum, contain sanitary facilities, a
kitchen and accommodation for sleeping.
1.9
means existing as of the date this by-law takes effect.
1.10
means a Fee
-law which
is not prorated and non-refundable.
1.11
means a room offered for short-term rental
accommodation intended primarily for overnight occupation, which
conforms to the standards for a bedroom, as set forth by the Ontario
Building Code. A Guest Room shall not include any tent, trailer, boat, or
any other similar structure.
1.12
means the License issued under this by-law as proof of
licensing under this by-law.
1.13
ossession a valid and current
license issued under this by-law and unlicensed has the contrary
meaning.
1.14
means a Person who holds a License or is required to hold
a License under this by-law.
1.15
means any person or persons provided the
authority by the Town to issue a license under this by-law.
1.16
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means an existing use that is not permitted
use in the zone in which that said use is situated as of the date of passing
of this by-law.
1.17
means an activity or behavior that causes a material
inconvenience, discomfort, or damage to others, either to individuals
and/or to the general public.
1.18
means a person that intends to use the Short-term Rental
Accommodation for overnight lodging but shall not include daily visitors
to the property.
1.19
means a Police Officer, Fire Inspector, Building Inspector,
Zoning Examiner, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.
1.20
means the Person holding title to the Property on which the
Short-term Rental Accommodation
corresponding meaning.
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1.21
means an area of land, accessory to a permitted use,
not located within a street or highway that is used for the parking of motor
vehicles that bear a license plate with a currently valid sticker, but shall
not include any area where motor vehicles, commercial motor vehicles
or tractor trailers for sale, maintenance or repair are kept or stored.
1.22
means an individual, a Corporation, a partnership, or an
association, and includes a Licensee or an Applicant for a License under
this by-law as the context requires.
1.23
means the land upon which a Short-term Rental
Accommodation is operated, exclusively of buildings or structures or any
part thereof.
1.24
means the person responsible for the rental of the Premise by
the way of concession, permit, lease, license, rental agreement or
similar commercial arrangement.
1.25
means a document, as set forth in
roles and responsibilities of the renter, including but not limited to
behavioral expectations as they relate to non-disturbance of neighbours,
compliance with applicable Town by-laws, and adherence to the
provisions of this by-law.
1.26
means the owner (must be 18 years of age) or
agent assigned by the owner or licensee of the Short-term Rental
Accommodation
dwelling
to
ensure
the
Short-term
Rental
Accommodation dwelling is operated in accordance with the provisions
of this By-law, the license, and all other applicable laws.
1.27
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means a dwelling or dwelling
unit, that in whole or in part, is rented or available for rent with the
intention of financial compensation for an occupancy period of not more
than 28 consecutive days but shall not include a bed and breakfast
establishment, hotel, motel or any other use otherwise defined by the
-law.
1.28
means the Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene.
1.29
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means the Town of Penetanguishene Zoning By-law
2000-02, as amended, or any successor comprehensive Zoning By-law,
as amended.
2.
ADMINISTRATION:
2.1
The Licensing Officer shall be responsible for the administration of this by-
law.
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2.2
Officers shall be responsible for the enforcement of this by-law.
2.3
Upon receipt of an application for a License, a Licensing Officer shall
perform the following functions:
a) Receive and review the application in conjunction with any provisions of this
by-law, and
b) Ensure the relevant Officers have carried out the necessary inspections to
satisfy the Town that the Premises is in compliance with the provisions of
this by-law.
2.4
Applications for license and issued licenses, along with the legal
description, civic address and associated owner, responsible person
contact information will be posted on the Town website.
2.5
Persons who own, operate, License or offer a Premises for short-term
accommodation as of the effective date of this By-law, must file an
application for a license under this by-law.
3.
PROHIBITIONS
3.1
No person shall use or operate any Short-term Rental Accommodation
dwelling unless he or she holds a current license issued pursuant to this by-
law.
3.2
No person shall use or operate any Short-term Rental Accommodation
dwelling with a revoked, suspended, or expired license.
3.3
No person shall advertise a Short-term Rental Accommodation without a
license.
3.4
No person shall violate the provisions of th
attached as
to this by-law.
3.5
No person shall transfer or assign a license issued under this by-law.
3.6
The maximum number of Persons, including but not limited to residents or
occupants, permitted to stay overnight lodging on any license premise, shall
be restricted to 2 persons per guest room and be delineated on the required
floor plan. Rooms with murphy beds or pullout couches shall be included as
a guest room. Licensee shall not operate with occupancy loads greater than
eight (8) persons.
3.7
No licensee shall rent any guest room in a Short-term Rental
Accommodation dwelling other than a guest room that was identified and
approved as such on the floor plans submitted with the application for the
Short-term Rental Accommodation License.
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3.8
The provisions of this section shall not apply when the Short-term Rental
Accommodation is not rented.
3.9
Short-term Rental Accommodations shall comply with all applicable
Municipal By-laws and provincial legislation.
4.
TERM AND RENEWAL OF LICENCES AND REGISTRATIONS
4.1
A license or registration issued pursuant to the provisions of this by-law shall
be for a period of the year in which it is issued and shall expire on the 30th
day of April in each calendar year, or
a) Upon the sale or transfer of the Short-term Rental Accommodation
dwelling to a person other than a licensee;
b) A Short-term Rental Accommodation license cannot be assigned or
transferred from the Licensee to another party;
c) The license has been revoked in accordance with the provisions of this
by-law.
4.2
Where a person holding a license registration issued under this by-law fails
to apply for the renewal of their license or registration by the date required,
the person shall pay a late renewal administration fee in addition to all other
applicable fees.
4.3
Where a person holding a license or registration issued under this by-law
fails to renew it within 90 days of the renewal date, it shall be cancelled, and
the person shall be required to apply for a new license or registration under
this by-law and pay all applicable fees.
5.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
5.1
Every application for a new License, or the renewal of an existing License,
shall include:
a) A completed application in the form required by the Town, which shall
telephone number, and email address;
b) In the instance of an applicant or agent acting on behalf of the owner,
on their behalf;
c) Proof of Ownership for the Premise;
d) Proof that the Applicant is at least eighteen (18) years of age, if the
Applicant is an individual;
e) Proof that the Applicant, if a Corporation, is legally entitled to conduct
business in Ontario, including but not limited to:
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i.
An article of incorporation or other incorporating documents, duly
certified by the proper government official or department of the
Province of Ontario or the Government of Canada; and
ii.
A list containing the names of all shareholders of the Corporation;
iii.
In the case of an Applicant being 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;
iv.
In the case of an Applicant or Agent acting on behalf of the Owner,
5.2
Proof of insurance which includes a liability limit of no less than two million
dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence for Property damage and bodily
injury and identifies that a Short-term Rental Accommodation is being
operated on the Property. The insurance coverage required herein shall be
in writing of any cancellation or materials variation to the policy.
5.3
Every person shall operate a Short Term Rental Accommodation in
accordance with the approved site plan and floor plan, drawn to scale and
fully dimensioned of the Premises included:
a) The location of all buildings and structures on the Property;
b) The use of each room;
c) Location of smoke detection and early warning devices;
d) Location of fire extinguishers;
e) All entrances/exits to and from the building;
f)
Exterior decks that are appurtenant to the Premises; and related site
amenities including dimensioned parking spaces, and other buildings or
structures on the Property.
g) Septic and well locations, if applicable.
5.4
A Licensee shall provide to the Town the name and contact information of
contacted within thirty (30) minutes and respond to an emergency or
contravention of any Town By-law and shall make the responsible person
available on site of the Short-term Rental Accommodation dwelling within
sixty (60) minutes of being notified of the occurrence.
5.5
Where the dwelling unit containing the STR is serviced by private well
and/or septic, proof must be provided, to the satisfaction of the Town, that
the private water and septic system are of an adequate capacity to
accommodate the maximum occupancy of the unit and further, that such
private services comply with all Provincial standards for portable water and
septic systems.
5.6
-law.
5.7
The Licensee shall be responsible for informing the Town in writing of any
changes to the approved information contained within the license
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application or any deviation to the approved plans within seven (7) days of
such change or deviation. Nothing herein allows a Licensee to rent rooms
other than those identified and approved on the floor plans submitted with
the application for a License unless the Town has approved same.
5.8
Copies of documentation supporting the application for legal non-
conforming status for the operation of a Short-term Rental Accommodation
to the satisfaction of the Licensing Officer (e.g. documents verifying financial
contributions of the rental and/or other documents as may be applicable).
5.9
A Licensee must ensure that any listing, advertisement, etc. includes the
corresponding License number issued by the Town.
5.10
A Licensee shall be an Owner who is an individual or group of individuals
and not a corporation, partnership, or business, except where section 5.11
applies.
5.11
Corporate Owners may be permitted to become a Licensee at the discretion
of the Licensing Officer, if staff is satisfied in its sole discretion that the
property is used and held primarily for residential purposes.
6.
SITE REQUIREMENTS
6.1
The provision of parking on the site plan drawing shall be in compliance with
the parking provisions as set forth in the Town Zoning By-law.
6.2
No person shall park a vehicle other than in a parking area which consists
of a hard-surfaced driveway (gravel, paved, concrete, interlock or similar
hard surface).
6.3
Every person shall make the following available to guests:
a) A copy of the current license retained on site of the Short-term Rental
Accommodation dwelling and available for inspections by Town staff.
b) A copy of the current Town Noise By-law.
c) A copy of the current Parking provisions for Short-term Rental
-law, as
amended.
d) A copy of the approved floor plans identifying the rooms and also
showing exits and fire escape routes.
e) A copy of the Renters Code of Conduct.
6.4
All Short-term Rentals Accommodation dwelling units must provide a class
ABC fire extinguisher in any cooking area and a class BC or better on each
floor of the unit.
7.
INSPECTION
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7.1
It is the responsibility of any Person applying for a License to contact the
Town for an inspection, which shall ensure compliance with the following
where applicable:
a) Provisions of this by-law;
b) Ontario Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992
c)
Protection and Prevention
d) Property Standards By-law;
e) Zoning By-law;
f)
Any other municipal by-laws or provincial legislation that may affect the
status of the application.
7.2
During the inspection process, all relevant departments of the Town may
provide comment
on any known matters that would assist with
determination of license eligibility.
8.
ISSUANCE OF LICENSE SUSPENSION AND GROUNDS FOR
REFUSAL
8.1
The Licensing Officer shall have the authority to issue, refuse to issue or
renew a License, to revoke or suspend a License, or to impose terms and
conditions on a License.
8.2
The Licensing Officer may refuse to issue or renew a License where:
a) if, in the opinion of the Licensing Officer in his, her, or their absolute
discretion, that the use of the Property for Short Term Rental
Accommodation is likely to cause a significant public nuisance due to
excessive noise, violations of applicable property standards or property
maintenance, or other reasons;
b) A License has been previously revoked, suspended, or made subject to
terms and conditions;
c) A Person applying for a License has presented a history of contravention
with this By-law or other Town By-laws;
d)
e) The proposed use of the Premises is not permitted by the Zoning By-
law;
f)
The Owner is indebted to the Town in respect of fines, penalties,
judgements, or any other amounts owing, including awarding of legal
costs, disbursements, outstanding Property taxes and late payment
g) The Property to be used for carrying on the trade, business or
occupation does not with applicable federal and provincial law and
regulations or municipal by-laws, including, but not limited to, the Zoning
By-law, Property Standards By-law, the Building Code Act, the Fire
Protection Act, and the Electricity Act.
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8.3
The Licensing Officer may revoke a license where three (3) or more
contraventions or complaints have been received by the Town within a six
(6) month period or where four (4) or more contraventions or complaints
have been received by the Town within a twelve (12) month period. The
validity of a complaint is at the discretion of the Officer based on an
investigation of the complaint.
8.4
The Licensing Officer, if satisfied that the continuation of a License poses a
danger to the health or safety of any Person, may, for the time and such
conditions as are considered appropriate, suspend a License for not more
the fourteen (14) days. If after this period, the Licensing Officer is satisfied
that the continuation of a License will continue to pose a danger to the health
or safety of any Person, he/she may further suspend for not more than
fourteen (14) days or revoke a License.
8.5
The Licensing Officer may revoke a license if it was issued in error or
granted based on incorrect or false information.
9.
APPEAL
9.1
Where the Licensing Officer has denied an Applicant a License, a renewal
of a License, or has suspended or revoked a License, the Licensing Officer
shall inform the Applicant or Licensee by way of written notice setting forth
the grounds for the decision with reasonable particulars and shall advise of
the right to appeal such decision to the Committee.
9.2
A person may appeal to the Committee in relation to the matter of notice in
subsection (1). Appeals will not be permitted for any matters that have
already been heard by the Committee. A request for an appeal shall be
made in writing to the Licensing Officer, setting forth the reasons for the
appeal, within 14 business days after service of the written notice and
payment of the required appeal fee (Fees and Charges By-law).
9.3
Where no request for an appeal is received in accordance with subsection
(2), the decision of the Licensing Officer shall be final and binding.
9.4
Where a request for an appeal is received, a hearing of the Committee shall
be convened, and the Applicant of License shall be provided reasonable
written notice thereof.
9.5
After such opportunity to be heard is afforded, the Committee shall make a
decision. When making its decision the Committee may consider any matter
pertaining to this by-law, or other matter that relates to the general welfare,
health or safety of the public. When making its decision, the Committee may
refuse to issue, or renew a License, revoke, suspend, or impose any
shall not be subject to review.
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9.6
Where the Committee conducts a hearing, the rules set in the Statutory
10.
ORDERS
10.1
If an Officer is satisfied that a contravention of this By-law has occurred, the
Officer may make an Order requiring the person who contravened this By-
law or who caused or permitted the contravention or the owner or occupier
of the land on which the contravention occurred to take actions to correct
the contravention.
10.2
The Order shall set out:
10.2.1 Reasonable particulars of the contravention adequate to identify the
contravention and the location of the land on which the contravention
occurred.
10.2.2 The work to be completed and the date by which the work must be
complete.
10.3
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.
10.4
An Order under Section 10.1 may require action be taken even though the
facts which constitute the contravention of this by-law were present before
this By-law making them a contravention came into force.
10.5
No person shall fail to comply with an Order issued pursuant to Section
10.1.
10.6
If an Officer is satisfied that a contravention of this by-law has occurred, the
Officer may make an order, known as a Discontinue Activity Order, requiring
the person who contravened this by-law or who caused or permitted the
contravention or the owner or occupier of the land on which the
contravention occurred to discontinue the contravening activity.
10.7
The Discontinue Activity Order shall set out:
10.7.1 Reasonable particulars of the contravention adequate to identify the
contravention and the location of the land on which the contravention
occurred.
10.7.2 The date by which there must be compliance with the Discontinued
Activity Order.
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10.8
A Discontinue Activity 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.
10.9
No person shall fail to comply with a Discontinue Activity Order issued
pursuant to Section 10.6.
10.10 In the event the Officer is unable to serve an Order under the provisions of
this By-law, the Order shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the
property, and the placing of the Order shall be deemed to be sufficient
service of the Order on the property owner.
10.11 An Order under this by-law may require work to be done even though the
facts which constitute the contravention of this by-law were present before
this by-law came into force.
11.
ENTRY AND INSPECTION
11.1
An Officer, or their designate may at reasonable times, enter upon lands,
premises, buildings or place where a License has been issued under this
By-law, for the purposes of carrying out an inspection, taking photographs
and obtaining evidence to determine compliance to this By-law.
11.2
Every person shall permit the Officer, or their designate to inspect any land
for the purpose of determining compliance with this By-law.
11.3 The Town
Town and this person may be accompanied by any person under their
direction, including Law Enforcement Services.
11.4
During any inspection carried out under this By-law, an Officer may be
accompanied by other Town of Penetanguishene employees, Agents or
authorities as deemed necessary.
11.5
The Town may undertake an inspection pursuant to an order issued under
provisions of this By-law or Section 438 of the Municipal Act.
11.6
It is responsible of any person applying for a License to either, contact the
Town for an inspection or provide required documentation, which shall
ensure compliance with the following where applicable:
a) Provisions of this By-law;
b) Ontario Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23;
c) Ontario Fire Protection Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c.4;
d) Electricity Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c. 15, Sched. A;
e) Applicable Zoning By-law;
f)
Any other municipal by-laws or provincial legislation.
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11.7
During the inspection process, all relevant departments of the Town
may provide comment on any known matters that would assist with
determination of License eligibility.
11.8
Inspections that requested by the Licensee at address violations
under the by-law that confirm at the end of the inspection the violation
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compliance Re-
-law,
which may be amended from time to time.
12.
OBSTRUCTION
12.1
No person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any
Officer, Fire Official, Building Inspector exercising a power or performing a
duty under this By-law.
12.2
Any person who has been alleged to have contravened any of the
provisions of this By-law, shall identify themselves to the Officer, Fire Official
or Building Inspector upon request, failure to do so shall be deemed to have
obstructed or hindered the Officer, Fire Officer or Building Inspector in the
execution of his duties.
13.0 ADMINISTRATIVE PENALITIES
13.1
Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law 2022-
, as amended, applies to
this By-law.
13.2 Every Person who contravenes a provision of this By-law shall upon the
issuing of a Penalty Notice under Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law
2022-
is liable to pay the Town an Administrative Monetary Penalty for a
first contravention, second contravention, and any contravention thereafter
as set out it in the Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law 2022-
.
13.3 Any Person who is issued a Penalty Notice for a contravention of this By-
law under the Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law 2022-
, as
amended, shall not be charged under the Provincial Offences Act for the
same contravention.
14.
PENALTY PROVISIONS
14.1 Every Person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an
offence pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act R.S.O.
1990, Chapter P.33, as amended, and upon conviction, a Person is liable
to a fine of not more than $5,000, exclusive of costs.
14.2 Every Person guilty of an offence under this by-law may, if permitted
under the Provincial Offences Act, pay a set fine and the Chief Judge of
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the Ontario Court Provincial division, shall be requested to establish set
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By-law.
14.3 Each individual contravention constitutes a new offence.
14.4 Each day a contravention continues constitutes a new offence.
14.4 Every Person, other than a company who contravenes any provision of
this by-law, and every director of a Corporation who knowingly concurs in
such contravention by the Corporation, is guilty of an offence and on
conviction liable to a fine not exceeding $25,000 for a first offence and
$50,000 for any subsequent offence.
14.5 Where a Corporation is convicted of an offence under this by-law, the
maximum penalty is $50,000 for a first offence and $100,000 for any
subsequent offence.
14.6 Where a Person has been convicted for an offence under this by-law by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the court may in addition to any other
penalty imposed on the Person convicted, issue an order prohibiting the
continuation or repetition of the offence or the doing of any act or thing by
the Person convicted directed toward the continuation or repetition of the
offence.
15.
SEVERABILITY
15.1
If a court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or part of a
section of this By-law to be invalid such section or part of a section shall not
be construed as having persuaded or influenced Council to pass the
remainder of this By-law and it is hereby declared that the remainder of this
By-law shall be valid and shall remain in force.
16.
SCHEDULES
16.1
That the following are attached hereto and form part of this Agreement:
a)
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b)
B - Responsible Person Contact
c)
C - Fee Schedule
d)
- Set Fines
17.
SHORT TITLE
17.1
That this By-law shall be
Short-term Rental Licensing By-
law
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18.
EFFECTIVE DATE
18.1
This By-law shall come into full force and effect on January 1, 2023.
19.
REPEAL
19.1 That By-law 2022-39 is hereby repealed.
BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed by Council on
the
day of
, 2022.
_______________________________
MAYOR
________________________________
CLERK Stacey Cooper
Conduct
Schedule A to By-law 2022-58
1. Premise of this Code
The purpose of the
Code of Conduct is to acknowledge that Short-term
Rental Accommodation premises may be permitted in residential
neighbourhoods and that the permanent residents of these neighbourhoods have
the right to enjoy their own properties without nuisance. Short Term Rental
Accommodations shall not cause public nuisance.
It also outlines specific requirements for Short-term Rental Accommodations and
imposes responsibilities for both Owners and Renters of such properties and that
Owners bear the primary responsibility of conveying this information to renters of
their property.
2. 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.
3. Residential Area
The Renter acknowledges for themselves and on the behalf of others that they
will be occupying a short-term rental accommodation.
4. Guiding Principles
The Guiding Principles for short term accommodation renters are:
The premise that you are occupying is a home;
Treat the premise as your own;
Respect your neighbours; and,
Leave it as you find it.
5. Maximum number of Renters and Guests
The maximum number of occupants within this dwelling that is being operated as
a short-term rental accommodation shall not exceed _____ occupants. (Please
note that the maximum number of occupants permitted under Bylaw 2022-58 is 8
Occupants or less based on the approved occupant number stated in the
terms/conditions of your STR licence.)
The number of non-occupying guests permitted at a short-term accommodation
premises must not be such that it may conflict with the neighbourhood, amenity
and off-street and on-street parking capacities or restrictions.
6. 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 or backyard gatherings involving excessive noise;
Conduct
Schedule A to By-law 2022-58
c) Late or early hour disturbances; and,
d) Yelling, shouting, hooting or other boisterous activity.
Renters and their guests 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 Towns Noise Bylaw (where
applicable) or the Short-term Rental Accommodations Bylaw may result in
enforcement action by the Town of Penetanguishene Bylaw Enforcement
division, or the Ontario Provincial Police.
7. Municipal Bylaws
The Town of Penetanguishene has enacted and enforces regulatory bylaws that
govern the use of properties, roadways and activities within the township. While
renting a short-term rental accommodation you are required to ensure you and
your guests comply with all the applicable Municipal Bylaws.
a. Short-term Rental Accommodations Bylaw 2022-58
b. Property Standards Bylaw 2020-31
c. Parking Bylaw 2022-02
d. Noise Bylaw 2011-66
e. Fireworks Bylaw 2011-89
f. Open Air Burning Bylaw 2012-66
g. Dog Licensing and Control Bylaw 2011-51
h. County of Simcoe Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 6256
For a complete list of all regulatory bylaws please visit the Town website at of
Penetanguishene.
8. Parties and Events
a) Disruptive parties and events are strictly prohibited.
b) Non-occupying guests shall not conflict with the residential amenity of the
area or cause nuisance.
c) Any gathering, celebration, or entertainment at a short-term rental
accommodation premise must not conflict with residential amenity, shall not
cause any nuisance, and must comply with all the other requirements of this
Code and the Town of Penetanguishene by-laws.
Use for Additional Parking (Non-occupying Guests/visitors)
Please note that non-occupying guests and visitors may or may not have access
to parking on the rental property. Please ensure that all guests and visitors park
in appropriate areas. There may also be available on-street parking, please
ensure all posted
restrictions are followed, vehicles do not obstruct
driveways, fire hydrants, sidewalks or the safe movement of traffic and access for
emergency vehicles. Please also note that if your rental occurs during the winter
months the parking of vehicles cannot interfere with snow removal, road
maintenance (sanding/salting) or be parked on a roadway from November 1st to
April 1st, between 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Conduct
Schedule A to By-law 2022-58
9. Garbage, Organics & Recycling
1- Garbage
Please dispose of all garbage in the bins provided (indicate location), do
not leave garbage outside or at the roadside for collection. The property
manager will ensure garbage is removed or placed for roadside collection
by the County of Simcoe (if applicable).
2- Organics (Green Bin)
Please dispose of all organic waste (if applicable) in the provided
containers (indicate location), do not leave organics outside or at roadside
for collection. The property manager will ensure organics are removed or
placed for roadside collection by the County of Simcoe (if applicable).
3- Recycling
Please dispose of all recycling (if applicable) in the provided containers
(indicate location), do not leave recycling outside or at roadside for
collection. The property manager will ensure recycling is removed or
placed for roadside collection by the County of Simcoe (if applicable).
Please enjoy your stay but have consideration for others.
Acknowledgement of Code of Conduct
I ______________________________ CERTIFY THAT:
(Print Name)
I have entered into a rental agreement for a Short-term Rental Accommodation
located at___________________________, Town of Penetanguishene, ON, and
acknowledge that I have been provided
and confirm that all guests will comply with the terms conditions found within the
code of conduct, all municipal by-
of Penetanguishene and any
applicable Ontario Provincial Statutes.
________________________
_______________________
Date
Signature
Notice of Collection: The personal information recorded on this form is collected and maintained in accordance with MFIPPA - the Municipal Freedom
of Information and Privacy Protection Act and will be used in the administration and enforcement of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Licensing
Bylaw. Questions about the collection of personal information may be addressed to the Records and Information Coordinator, Town of
Penetanguishene, 10 Robert Street West, P.O. Box 5009, Penetanguishene, ON L9M 2G2, 705-.549-7453
Schedule B
Responsible Person Consent Form
Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STR) Licence Application
By-law 2022-58
As required by the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law 2022-, Section 5.4,
the owner of Short-term rental accommodation premises shall ensure that there is a
responsible person available respond to a complaint or contravention within 30 minutes to
attend the Short-term Rental Accommodation premises at all times within a period of no
greater than 60 minutes from the time of contact by way of telephone or e-mail.
The by-
as the person assigned by the owner or operator
of Short-term rental accommodation premises to ensure the premises are operated in
accordance with the provisions of this by-law, the licence and the relevant provisions of the
Fire Code;
Responsible Person Consent
I________________________________ CERTIFY AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:
(Print Name)
licensing requirements to operate a Short-term Rental Accommodation at
___________________________, Town of Penetanguishene, Ontario. I understand and
consent that my name, phone number and e-mail address will be published on the Town of
Penetanguishene website and available to the general public. I further confirm that when
contacted by telephone or e-mail by a member of the public, Town of Penetanguishene,
enforcement officer/agency or the Ontario Provincial Police, I will be available to attend the
Short-term Rental Accommodation within one (1) hour of being contacted to ensure its
operation is in compliance with the licence and applicable municipal and provincial law.
________________________
_______________________
Date
Signature
Town of /Ville de Penetanguishene
10 rue Robert St. West/ouest, P.O./C.P. Box 5009
Penetanguishene, ON L9M 2G2
Tel: 705.549.7453 Fax: 705.549.3743
www.penetanguishene.ca
C
Short-term Rental Accommodation By-law 2022-58
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Application Fees
Three or more guest rooms
$900.00
Two or less guest rooms
$500.00
Renewal Fees (annual)
Three or more guest rooms
$900.00
Two or less guest rooms
$500.00
Administrative
Licensing Committee Appeal Fee (per
appeal)
$500.00
Re-inspection
$100.00
Re-submission of plans
$100.00
By-law No. 2022-58: Being a By-law to License, Regulate and Govern Short-term Rental Accommodations
Town of Penetanguishene
Part I - Provincial Offences Act
Page 1 of 1
Item
COLUMN 1
Short-form Contravention Description
COLUMN 2
Provision
Creating or
Defining Offence
COLUMN 3
Set Fine
1
Violation of Renters Code of Conduct
3.3
$500.00
2
Failure to provide copy of Renters Code of Conduct
6.3
$500.00
3
Hinder or obstruct inspection
12.1
$500.00
NOTE: The penalty provision for the offences indicated above is Section 14 of By-law # 2022-58, a certified copy of which
has been filed.