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The Corporation of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula
By-Law Number 11-2026
Being a By-Law to License and Regulate
Short-Term Rental Accommodations in the
Town of South Bruce Peninsula
Whereas Section 151 of the Municipal Act, 2001, SO 2001 c.25, as amended
("Municipal Acf') provides that a municipality may provide for a system of licensing,
regulating and governing with respect to a business;
And whereas Section 11 (2) of the Municipal Act provides that a lower-tier municipality
has the authority to pass by-laws respecting economic, social and environmental well-
being of the municipality, the health, safety and well-being of persons and the protection
of persons and property;
And whereas Section 11 (3) of the Municipal Act provides that a lower-tier municipality
has the authority to pass by-laws regarding waste management, parking and business
licensing;
And whereas Section 390 to 400 of the Municipal Act enables a municipality to pass
by-laws to impose fees and charges to permits and services provided or done by them;
And whereas Section 434.1 of the Municipal Act permits a municipality to impose a
system of administrative penalties and fees as an additional means of encouraging
compliance with its by-laws;
And whereas Section 436 of the Municipal Act permits a municipality to pass by-laws
providing that the municipality may enter on lands at any reasonable time for the
purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine compliance with by-laws, directions,
orders and license conditions;
And whereas Section 444 of the Municipal Act provides that if a municipality is satisfied
that a contravention of a by-law has occurred, the municipality may make an order
requiring the person who contravened the 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;
And whereas Council has enacted a Zoning By-Law amendment under the provisions
of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 CP13, as amended which defines short-term rental
accommodations, establishes areas of permitted use and notes that a short-term
accommodation must be licensed with the Town of South Bruce Peninsula;
And whereas the Town of South Bruce Peninsula deems it expedient to license and
regulate short-term rental accommodations being operated in the Town of South Bruce
Peninsula;
Now therefore the Council of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula enacts as
follows:
1.
Definitions
For the purpose of this by-law, the following definitions shall apply:
1.1
"Agent" means a person duly appointed by an owner or the Town to act on their
behalf.
1.2
"Applicant" means the person applying for a license or renewal of a license
under this by-law.
1.3
"Building" means a structure occupying an area greater than ten square metres
consisting of a wall, roof and floor or any of them or a structural system serving
the function thereof including all plumbing, works, fixtures and service systems
related thereto, or structures designated in the Ontario Building Code.
1.4
"By-Law Enforcement Officer" means a person duly appointed by the Town of
South Bruce Peninsula by by-law for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of
the Town's by-laws and any person whose statutory position permits them at law
to enforce applicable provincial and federal legislation and regulations including
any police officer. The title By-Law Enforcement Officer may be used
interchangeably with the term officer.
1.5
"Council" shall mean the body of people, elected to govern the affairs of the
Town of South Bruce Peninsula.
1.6
"Dwelling Unit" holds the same meaning as contained in the Zoning By-Law and
additionally, for the purpose of this by-law, a dwelling unit does not include a tent,
trailer, mobile home or a room or suite of rooms in a boarding or rooming house,
a hotel or motor home.
1.7
"Fee" means an amount payable in relation to this by-law and is as stated in the
Town of South Bruce Peninsula Fee By-Law, as may be amended from time to
time. The word fee may be used interchangeably with the words penalty and
fine, where those words carry the same meaning.
1.8
"Guest Room" means a room offered for short-term rental accommodation,
which conforms to the standards for a bedroom, as set forth by the Ontario
Building Code.
1.9
"Licence" means the document issued under the provisions contained within this
by-law, which document serves as the proof of permission to carry on the
business of a short-term rental accommodation.
1.10
"Licensee" means a person who holds a license or is required to hold a licence
under this by-law.
1.11
"Licence Issuer" means any person or persons provided the authority by the
Town of South Bruce Peninsula to issue a licence under this by-law.
1.12
"Order" means any notice to comply with the provisions of this by-law issued by
a By-Law Enforcement Officer, after investigation of any allegations of
contravention with this by-law are completed, and it is determined that there are
justified contraventions of the by-law.
1.13
"Owner" means the person or persons holding title to the property on which the
short-term rental accommodation is located. Ownership has a corresponding
meaning.
1.14
"Parking Area" means an area provided for the parking of motor vehicles and
may include aisles, parking spaces, pedestrian walkways and related ingress and
egress lanes but shall not include any part of a public street.
1.15
"Person" means an individual, Corporation, partnership or an association and
includes a licensee or an applicant for a license under this by-law as the context
requires.
1.16
"Premises" means the dwelling unit which is being used as a short-term
accommodation.
1.17
"Property" means the land upon which a short-term rental accommodation is
operated, exclusive of buildings or structures or any part thereof.
1.18
"Renter" means the person responsible for the rental of the premises by way of
concession, permit, lease, license, rental agreement or similar commercial
arrangement.
1.19
"Renter's Code of Conduct" means those provisions, prepared by the Town,
that prescribes the roles and responsibilities of the renter, including but not being
limited to behavioral expectations as they relate to non-disturbance of neighbors,
compliance with applicable Town by-laws and adherence to the provisions of this
by-law. This document will be amended from time to time, as required.
1.20
"Responsible Person" means the owner of the property or agent assigned by
the owner of the short-term rental accommodation dwelling who will hold
responsibility to ensure that the short-term rental accommodation is being
operated in accordance with the provisions of this by-law, any licence issued and
all applicable laws. The responsible person must have attained at least the age
of 18 years.
1.21
"Short-Term Rental Accommodation" shall have the meaning and definition
contained within the Town's Zoning By-Law. For greater certainty, a Guest
Cabin (often referred to as a Bunkie), as defined in the Zoning By-Law shall not
be used as a short-term rental accommodation.
1.22
'Town" means the Corporation of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.
1.23
"Zoning By-Law" means the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law for the Town of
South Bruce Peninsula, as amended from time to time and any successor by-
law, as amended.
2.
General Provisions
2.1
No person shall operate any short-term rental accommodation unless he or she
holds a current licence.
2.2
No person shall advertise or otherwise offer for rent or use, any short-term rental
accommodation without a licence.
2.3
No person shall operate any short-term rental accommodation which does not
comply with all Town by-laws, Provincial legislation and any other applicable law.
2.4.1 No person shall permit the maximum number of persons on a premises at any
one time, including but not limited to residents, renters and their guests, to be
greater than two (2) persons per guest room (bedroom).
2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.4.1 above, an exception from the maximum
occupancy of 2 persons per guestroom (bedroom) will be granted for children of
the renter, under the age of 12, where the Town will permit no more than three
(3) persons per guestroom (bedroom).
2.5
No person shall operate any short-term rental accommodation unless parking is
provided which includes:
2.5.1 A minimum of one parking space for every two guest rooms;
2.5.2 Parking space size which measures two and one half (2.5) metres by six (6)
metres each;
2.5.3 A parking surface suitable for the parking of vehicles.
2.5.4 Compliance with all parking provisions for the particular zone as provided in the
Zoning By-Law.
2.6
No person shall allow or permit any renter of a short-term rental accommodation
to park in any area on the property which is not meant for parking.
2.7
No person shall offer a short-term rental accommodation to any guest without
making available to renters:
2.7.1 A copy of the current licence, displayed on the interior of the dwelling unit, in a
conspicuous place.
2.7.2 A copy of the current Noise By-Law.
2.7.3 A copy of the site plan including parking provisions as they relate to the short-
term rental accommodation.
2.7.4 A copy of the approved floor plans of the short-term rental accommodation.
2.7.5 A copy of the Renter's Code of Conduct
2.8
Every person who operates a short-term rental accommodation shall ensure the
building is equipped with a class ABC fire extinguisher on each floor of the
dwelling unit (preferably near exits).
2.9
No licensee shall rent any guest room in a short-term rental accommodation
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
licence.
2.10
Every owner of a short-term rental accommodation is required to provide to the
Town, the name and contact information of the owner, agent or responsible
person who can be contacted by the Town or the municipal agent (ex. third party
compliance system) and who can respond to any issue, emergency or
contravention of any Town by-law within thirty (30) minutes of the initial contact
by the Town and who can attend at the property and premises not later than sixty
(60) minutes after the initial contact by the Town.
2.11
Issued licences, along with the legal description, civic address and associated
owner, agent and responsible person contact information may be posted on the
Town's website, at the sole discretion of the Town.
2.12
No person shall rent any short-term rental accommodation unless the short-term
rental accommodation has a current and valid licence.
2.13
No person shall violate the provisions of the Renter's Code of Conduct.
2.14.1 Every owner, agent or responsible person must respond to the Town or to the
municipal agent when contacted within thirty (30) minutes and must appear at the
property within sixty (60) minutes of the initial contact by the Town or the
municipal agent.
2.14.2 Failure to respond as required may result in the By-Law Enforcement Officer
attending the property and/or investigating the matter further.
3.
Licensing Requirements
3.1
Every application for a new licence or the renewal of an existing licence shall
include:
3.1.1 A completed application in the form required by the Town, which shall include the
name, address, telephone number and email address for each owner, applicant,
agent and responsible person.
3.1 .2 Proof of ownership of the property and premises.
3.1.3 Proof that the owner, agent, applicant and responsible person is/are at least
eighteen (18) year of age.
3.1.4 Where any of the owner, agent, applicant or responsible person is/are a
corporation, proof that the corporation is legally entitled to conduct business in
the Province of Ontario and must provide an article of incorporation or other
incorporating documents, duly certified by the proper government official or
department of the Province of Ontario or Government of Canada.
3.1.5 A written authorization permitting the applicant, agent or responsible person to
act on behalf of the owner.
3.1.6 A site plan and floor plan, drawn to scale and fully dimensioned of the property
and premises including the location of all buildings and structures on the
property, the use of each room, the location of smoke detection and early
warning devices, the location of fire extinguishers, the location of all
entrances/exits to and from the building, the location of all exterior decks that are
appurtenant to the premises and related site amenities including dimensioned
parking spaces and locations for garbage and recycling storage and disposal.
3.1.7 Verification in the form required by the Town that the short-term rental
accommodation meets the requirements of all applicable law including but not
being limited to the Ontario Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code, Fire
Protection and Prevention Act, Fire Code, Electricity Act, the Electrical Safety
Code and includes compliance with septic system requirements, HVAC
provisions and a properly functioning electrical system.
3.1.8.1 Insurance Declaration Form C, providing proof of insurance which confirms a
liability limit of no less than two (2) million dollars per occurrence.
3.1 .8.2Coverage shall include but not be limited to bodily injury, personal injury,
property damage including loss of use thereof, contractual liability, non-owned
automobile and contain a cross liability, severability of insured clause.
3.1.8.3The policy must identify that the property and premises are being operated as a
short-term rental accommodation business.
3.1 .9 Written confirmation that the owner, agent or responsible person can be
contacted by the Town or its municipal agent and can respond to any issue,
emergency or contravention of any Town by-law within thirty (30) minutes of the
initial contact by the Town or its municipal agent and can attend at the property
and premises not later than sixty (60) minutes after the initial contact by the Town
or its municipal agent.
3.1.10 Payment of the applicable licensing fee.
3.2.1 If an application is incomplete or missing items, a notification will be emailed to
the applicant.
3.2.2 If there is no response or the required items or information is not provided within
30 days following the notice, the application will be cancelled and a new
complete application including payment of the application fee will be required.
3.3.1 At the time an application is deemed complete including payment being received,
it will receive conditional approval.
3.3.2 Final approval will be provided upon completion of registration for municipal
accommodation tax.
3.4
A licence which has been issued pursuant to this by-law shall expire upon the
earliest of the following:
3.4.1 December 3P1 of the current licenced year.
3.4.2 Upon the date of sale or transfer of the property and premises unless application
to transfer the licence has been approved and paid for.
3.4.3 The date of suspension or revocation of the by-law by the Town.
3.5
A short-term rental licence may be transferred to a new owner or operator
provided that:
3.5.1 No alterations have been made to the approved site plan or floor plan associated
with the original licence;
3.5.2 A current insurance declaration meeting all required coverage standards is
submitted;
3.5.3 Proof of ownership is provided; and
3.5.4 All applicable transfer or administrative fees are paid in full.
3.5.5 Failure to meet any of these conditions shall render the licence non-transferable.
3.6.1 The licensee shall be responsible for informing the Town in writing of any
changes to the information contained in the application or approved licence or
any deviation from any approved plans within seven (7) days of such change or
deviation.
3.6.2 Nothing herein allows a licensee to rent the short-term rental accommodation
other than as identified and approved on the application and licence unless the
Town has approved said change or deviation in a written format.
3.7
Upon determination by the licence issuer that information requirements and all
regulatory and by-law requirements of the Town are met, a licence shall be
issued and remain valid until December 31 st of the current year, unless
suspended or revoked or unless the licence has been expired.
3.8
A licence may be considered for renewal if:
3.8.1 An application for renewal is received from the owner, subject to all provisions
contained within this by-law and any other applicable law, as the case may be.
3.8.2 The licence was not previously suspended or revoked.
3.8.3 The licence had not previously expired.
3.8.4 No changes to the premises and/or property have occurred.
3.8.5 The property and/or premises is not the subject of an investigation under any
applicable law including but not limited to criminal investigation and any
investigations into environmental compliance, public health compliance,
structural compliance, or any other proposed breach of any applicable law.
3. 8.6.1 The licence may be considered for renewal only if all Municipal Accommodation
Tax (MAT) remittances are paid in full and up to date at the time of the renewal
application.
3.8.6.2Failure to follow MAT requirements may result in refusal, suspension, or
revocation of the licence.
4.
Inspection
4.1
An officer may at any reasonable time enter upon the property to inspect the
property and premises where a licence has been issued under this by-law, to
inspect for and determine compliance with this by-law or any other applicable
law, as the case may be.
4.2
It is the responsibility of the owner or any person acting as an agent or
responsible person to ensure that all inspections, permits and permissions as
they relate to the property and premises have been undertaken to ensure that the
property and premises are suitable to be operated and used as a short-term
rental accommodation.
4.3
It shall be hereby understood that any inspections, permits and permissions
required shall be deemed to be considered to be at the expense of the owner,
agent or responsible person.
5.
Enforcement, Orders, Penalties and Collection
Enforcement
5.1
A By-Law Enforcement Officer shall be responsible for the enforcement of the
provisions of this by-law.
5.2.1 No person shall obstruct or interfere with a By-Law Enforcement Officer during
the performance of their duties under this by-law.
5.2.2 No person shall attempt to obstruct or interfere with a By-Law Enforcement
Officer during the performance of their duties under this by-law.
5.3
No person shall refuse to provide identification to an officer when requested.
Orders
5.4
Upon determination that a contravention of the provisions of this by-law has
occurred , a By-Law Enforcement Officer may issue an order.
5.4.1 An order issued under this by-law shall set out:
5.4.1.1
5.4.1 .2
The reasonable particulars of the contravention giving enough detail to
identify the contravention and the location of the contravention .
The work to be done or action to be taken to remedy the contravention.
5.4.1.3
The date by which the work or action must be completed.
5.4.1.4
The date by which the owner must make the property/premises available
for inspection.
5.4.1.5
The consequence for not complying with the order.
5.4.1.6
Any administrative or other penalty or fee associated with the issuance of
the order.
5.5
Every person shall comply with an order issued by an officer.
5.6
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 and effect.
Penalties
5.7
Every person, including a corporation who contravenes any provision of this by-
law is guilty of an offence and all contraventions of the by-law are designated as
continuing offences pursuant to Section 429 of the Municipal Act.
5.7.1 A minimum fine shall not exceed $500 and a maximum fine shall not exceed
$100,000.
5.7.2 In the case of a continuing offence, for each day or part of a day that the offence
continues, a minimum fine shall not exceed $500 and a maximum fine shall not
exceed $10,000.
5.8
Every person who violates a provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence and
upon conviction is liable to the penalty provided in Section 61 of the Provincial
Offences Act R.S.O. 1990 Chapter 33 as amended from time to time.
5.9
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.
5.10
Any violations of any Acts, regulations or other applicable law as it relates to the
requirements under this by-law may also be addressed pursuant to the
respective remedies set forth in said Acts, regulations or applicable law:
5.11
Every person guilty of an offence under this by-law may, if permitted under the
Provincial Offences Act, pay a set fine in accordance with the set fine schedule
as it relates to the provisions of this by-law and as approved by the Ontario Court
of Justice.
5.12
Any person who contravenes any provision of this by-law shall, upon issuance of
an order pursuant to this by-law, be liable to pay to the Town an administrative
penalty in the amount as established in the Town Fee By-Law, which may be
amended from time to time.
Collection
5.13
Pursuant to Section 441 of the Municipal Act, if any part of a fine for a
contravention of this by-law remains unpaid after the fine becomes due and
payable under Section 66 of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O 1990 Chapter 33
including any extension of time for payment ordered under that section, the
licence issuer may give the person against whom the fine was imposed a written
notice specifying the amount of the fine payable and the final date on which it is
payable, which shall not be less than twenty one (21) days after the date of the
notice.
5.14
If the fine remains unpaid after the final date specified in the notice, the fine is
deemed to be unpaid taxes pursuant to Section 351 of the Municipal Act and
may be added to the owner's tax roll and be collected in the same manner as
property taxes.
6.
Issuance and Renewal of Licence, Grounds for Refusal, Suspension and
Revocation
6.1
The licence issuer shall have the authority to issue, refuse to issue, renew,
refuse to renew, revoke or suspend a licence or to impose terms and conditions
on any licence.
6.2
The licence issuer may refuse to issue or renew a licence where:
6.2.1 There are reasonable grounds to believe that the operation of the short-term
rental accommodation may be adverse to the public interest.
6.2.2 A licence has been previously revoked, suspended or expired.
6.2.3 A person applying for a licence or renewal has presented a history of
contravention of this by-law or other Town by-laws.
6.2.4 The Renter's Code of Conduct has been violated.
6.2.5 The current and/or proposed use of the premises and/or property is not in
compliance with the Zoning By-Law.
6.2.6 The owner is indebted to the Town in respect of fines, penalties, judgements or
any amounts owing, including awarding of legal costs, disbursements,
outstanding property taxes and late payment charges (penalty and interest).
6.2.7 The property and premises to be used for the short term rental accommodation
does not conform with applicable Federal and/or Provincial law and any
regulations thereto.
6.2.8 The owner, agent or responsible person fails to respond to the Town or its
municipal agent when contacted within thirty (30) minutes and fails to appear at
the property within sixty (60) minutes.
6.3
The licence issuer shall revoke a licence where three (3) or more
orders/charges/fines/penalties are issued to the owner or to any renter.
6.3.1 The order total will be a cumulative total for a period of two (2) years from the
date of the first order.
6.4
The licence issuer may suspend a licence:
6.4.1 When an order is issued for any contravention of this by-law and until compliance
with the order is achieved.
6.4.2 When it is believed that a contravention of the provisions of this by-law have
occurred and an investigation into the allegations are to be undertaken.
6.4.3 When requested by a government agency having authority.
6.4.4 When it believed that to continue to permit the operation of the short term rental
accommodation there would be risk to health and safety.
6.4.5 When the owner, agent or responsible person fails to respond to the Town or its
municipal agent when contacted within thirty (30) minutes and fails to appear at
the property within sixty (60) minutes.
6.4.6 For any reason felt to be justified by the license issuer.
6.5
Where the licence issuer has denied an applicant a licence, a renewal of a
licence, or has suspended or revoked a licence, the licence issuer shall inform
the applicant by way of written notice, setting forth the grounds for the decision
with reasonable particulars and shall advice of the right to appeal such decision
to Council.
7.
Appeal
7.1
A person may appeal to Council by submitting in a written format, the reasons for
the appeal.
7.2
Every appeal must be served on the Town within fourteen (14) business days
after service of the order or notice under this by-law.
7.2.1 Appeals received after fourteen (14) business days will not be considered and
the decision of the By-Law Enforcement Officer and/or licence issuer will be
considered to be final and binding.
7.3
All appeals must be accompanied by the required, non-refundable appeal fee, in
such amount as set forth in the Town Fee By-Law, as may be amended from
time to time.
7.4
The hearing of appeals will be conducted by Council in an open session. The
date of the hearing of the appeal will be relayed to the appellant, giving
reasonable notice of the hearing date.
7.5
After hearing from the appellant, the By-Law Enforcement Officer, the licence
issuer and any other person deemed by Council to have relevant evidence,
Council shall make a decision.
7.5.1 Council may consider any matter pertaining to this by-law or other mater that
relates to general welfare, health and safety.
7.5.2 When making its decision, Council may accept the appeal, reject the appeal or
partially accept or reject the appeal.
7.5.3 Council may also seek additional information before making a decision, however,
must not delay making a decision for an extended or unreasonable period of
time.
7.5.4 Council is not required to convene any special meeting to hear an appeal. The
regular and usual Council meeting dates shall be considered to be appropriate.
7.5.5 Council in making its decision may impose any terms or conditions on a licence,
in its sole discretion.
7.6
The decision of Council shall be final , binding and shall not be subject to review.
7.7
Where the decision of Council is:
7.7.1 To accept the appeal, without condition or alteration, the administrative
fee/penalty charged when the order was issued will be reversed.
7.7.2 To deny the appeal in whole or in part or to place any terms and conditions on
the licence, the administrative fee/penalty will be considered to be a debt to the
Town and will be collected as is provided in Section 5 of this by-law.
8.
Entry and Inspection
8.1
A By-Law Enforcement Officer may, at any time, enter onto a property or into a
premises to determine whether the provisions of this by-law and any licence,
order or notice issued hereunder are being complied with.
8.2
Every person shall permit the By-Law Enforcement Officer to inspect the property
and premises and shall provide any document or things relevant to the
inspection.
8.3
A By-Law Enforcement Officer may inspect and remove documents or things
relevant to the investigation for the purpose of making copies or extracts and
may require information from any person concerning a matter related to the
inspection.
8.4
No person exercising a power of entry on behalf of the Town shall enter or
remain in any room or place used as a dwelling unless permitted at law.
8.5
A By-Law Enforcement Officer exercising a power of entry under this by-law on
behalf of the Town may be accompanied by any person, at their discretion.
9.
Service of Documents
9.1
Service of any order or notice under this by-law shall be carried out by personal
service or by registered mail or courier to the address of the owner shown on the
application submitted to obtain a licence under this by-law.
9.2
Service by registered or regular mail or by courier will be considered to be
sufficiently given on the fifth (5) day after the day of mailing or courier pick up.
10.
Title
10.1
This by-law shall be known by its short title "The Short-Term Rental
Accommodation By-Law".
11.
Severability and Inclusion
11 .1 Should any provision contained herein be deemed to be invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, said clause will be considered to be severed from the
remainder of the by-law and the clause which is severed will not serve to
invalidate any other provision or clause contained herein.
11.2
The singular in this by-law shall include the plural.
11.3 The masculine in this by-law shall include the feminine.
12.
Schedules
12.1
Any schedules which are attached to this by-law shall form a part of this by-law.
13.
Force and Effect
13.1 This by-law shall come into full force and effect upon the final passing thereof.
13.2 Any by-law or part thereof which is inconsistent with this by-law is hereby
rescinded and replaced with this by-law.
Read a first and second time this 10th day of F
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Part I Provincial Offences Act
The Corporation of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula
Set Fine Schedule
By-Law Number 11-2026: Short Term Rental Accommodation By-Law
Item
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Short Form
Provision Creating
Set Fine
Wording
or Defining
Offence
1
Operate a short-
Section 2.1
$600
term rental
accommodation
without a current
licence
2
Advertise or offer a
Section 2.2
$600
short-term rental
accommodation for
rent or use without a
licence
3
Permit more than 2
Section 2.4.1
$600
persons per guest
room on a premises
at any one time
4
Operate a short-
Section 2.5
$500
term rental
accommodation
without providing
parking
5
Allow or permit any
Section 2.6
$400
renter to park in an
area not meant for
parking
6
Offer short-term
Section 2.7.1
$600
rental
accommodation
without current
licence displayed
7
Offer short-term
Section 2.7.2
$600
rental
accommodation
without providing
Noise By-Law
8
Offer short-term
Section 2.7.3
$500
rental
accommodation
without providing
copy of parking
provisions
9
Offer short-term
Section 2.7.4
$600
rental
accommodation
without providing
approved floor plan
10
Offer short-term
Section 2.7.5
$600
rental
accommodation
without providing
Renter's Code of
Conduct
11
Fail to provide fire
Section 2.8
$600
extinquishers
12
Rent a guest room
Section 2.9
$700
not approved on the
floor plan
13
Fail to provide name
Section 2.10
$700
and contact
information for
owner, agent or
responsible person
14
Rent unlicensed
Section 2.12
$500
short-term rental
accommodation
15
Violate the
Section 2.13
$700
provisions of the
Renter's Code of
Conduct
16
Fail to respond to
Section 2.14
$700
the Town or
municipal agent or
attend the property
within allotted time
17
Obstruct or interfere
Section 5.2.1
$700
with a By-Law
Enforcement Officer
18
Attempt to Obstruct
Section 5.2.2
$700
or interfere with a
By-Law
Enforcement Officer
19
Refuse to provide
Section 5.3
$700
identification when
requested
20
Fail to comply with
Section 5.5
$700
an order issued by
an Officer
21
Fail to permit
Section 8.2
$500
inspection of the
property and
premises
Note: The penalty provision for the offence indicated above is/are Section 5.8 of
By-Law Number 11-2026, a certified copy of which has been filed.