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The Corporation of the Township of Springwater
By-law 2024-068 as amended by By-law 2025-048
Being a By-law to License and Regulate Short Term Rentals within the
Township of Springwater.
(License and Regulate Short Term Rentals)
WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides that the
powers of a municipality shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on
the municipality to enable the municipality to govern its affairs as it considers
appropriate and to enhance a municipality's ability to respond to municipal issues;
AND WHEREAS Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides that a
municipality has the capacity rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the
purpose of exercising authority under the Municipal Act and any other Act;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25,
Council is exercising its authority in the interest of health and safety, and well-being of
persons, consumer protection and nuisance control;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to the provisions of Part IV of the Municipal Act, the Council
of the Corporation of the Township of Springwater may provide for a system of license
with respect to businesses;
AND WHEREAS Section 151(1) of the Municipal Act, 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;
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 sections 390 to 400 of the Municipal Act authorizes a municipality to
pass by-laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by it or
on behalf of it;
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AND WHEREAS Section 436 of the Municipal Act authorizes a municipality to pass by-
laws providing that the municipality may enter on land at any responsible time for the
purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine whether or not there is compliance
with a by-law, a direction or order, or a condition of a license;
AND WHEREAS section 429 of the Municipal Act provides that a municipality may
establish a system of fines for offences under a by-law of the municipality passed under
the Municipal Act;
AND WHEREAS Section 444 of the Municipal Act, provides that the municipality may
make an order requiring the person who contravened the by-law or cause or permitted
the contravention or the owner or occupier of the land on which the contravention
occurred to discontinue the contravening activity, and any person who contravenes
such an order is guilty of an offence;
AND WHEREAS the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Springwater has
deemed it necessary and desirable to regulate the Short-Term Rental of property in the
Township of Springwater;
AND WHEREAS the Township of Springwater has implemented a system to license the
operation of the Short-Term Rental properties in the Township of Springwater;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Springwater
enacts as follows:
1.
Definitions
1.1
For the purpose of this by-law, the following definitions shall apply:
"Accessory Building or Structure" 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.
"Agent" means a person duly appointed by an Owner(s) or the Township to act on their
behalf.
"Applicant" means the person applying for a License or renewal of a License under this
By-law.
"Bedroom" means a room offered for Short-Term Rental intended primarily for overnight
occupation, which complies with the standards for a bedroom, as set forth by the Ontario
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Building Code, and/or a room with one or more beds, murphy beds, pullout beds, sofa
beds, day beds, futons or similar place for sleeping.
"Building" 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.
"Council" means the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Springwater
"Dwelling Unit" means a suite operated as a housekeeping unit, used or intended to be
used by one or more persons and usually containing cooking, eating, living, sleeping and
sanitary facilities.
"Fee" means a Fee as set forth in the Fees and Charges By-law.
"Guest" means any person on the Premises who is not a Renter that intends to use the
Short-Term Rental Premise for overnight lodging or day visits.
"License" means the License issued under this by-law as proof of licensing under this
by-law.
"Licensed" means to have in ones' possession a Valid and current license issued under
this by-law and unlicensed has the contrary meaning.
"Licensing Officer" means any Person provided the authority by the Township to issue
a license under this by-law, including designates.
"Nuisance" means an activity or behaviour that when consistent or repetitive causes a
material inconvenience, discomfort, or damage to others, either to individuals and/or to
the general public.
"Officer" means a Police Officer, Fire Inspector, Fire Chief, Chief Building Official,
Building Inspector, or Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, or any of their designates.
"Order" means an Order to Comply issued under this by-law or any other legislation
including, but not limited to, the Building Code Act, 1990, S.O. 1992, c.23 or Fire
Protection and Prevention Act, 1997.
"Owner" means the person holding title to the property and who holds the license on
which the Short-term Rental Premise is located, and "Ownership" has a corresponding
meaning.
"Person" means one or more individuals, a corporation, a partnership, or an association,
and includes an Owner or an Applicant for a License under this by-law as the context
requires.
"Property" means the land upon which a Short-term Rental Premises is operated,
exclusively buildings or structures or any part thereof.
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"Renter" means the person responsible for the rental of the Premise by the way of
concession, permit, lease, license, rental agreement or similar commercial arrangement.
"Renter's Code of Conduct" means a document, as set forth in Schedule "A" that has
been prepared by the Township that prescribes the roles and responsibilities of the Renter
and Guests, including but not limited to behavioural expectations as they relate to non-
disturbance of neighbours, compliance with applicable Township by-laws, and adherence
to the provisions of this by-law.
"Responsible Person" means the Owner or Agent (must be 18 years of age) assigned
by the Owner of the Short-term Rental Premises to ensure the Short-term Rental
Premises is operated in accordance with the provisions of this by-law, the License, and
all other applicable laws.
"Short-term Rental Premises / Premises" 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 fewer than twenty-eight (28) consecutive calendar days but
shall not include a bed and breakfast establishment, hotel, motel, or any other use
otherwise defined by the Township's Zoning By-law.
"Township" means the Corporation of the Township of Springwater.
"Valid" means currently in effect and not expired.
2.
Administration
2.1
The Licensing Officer shall be responsible for the administration of this by-law.
2.2
Officers shall be responsible for the enforcement of this by-law.
2.3
Every application for a new license or a renewal or extension of an existing
License shall include:
(a)
each Owner, Applicant and/or Agent's name, address, telephone number,
facsimile transmission number and email address.
(b)
a copy of the transfer/deed evidencing the ownership of the Short-term
Rental Premises, if requested by the Township.
(c)
in the instance of an Applicant or Agent acting on behalf of the Owner, an
owner's written authorization permitting the Applicant or Agent to act on
their behalf.
(d)
in the instance of an Owner being a corporation or partnership, the name,
address and telephone number of each director and officer or partner.
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(e)
a statement from the Owner certifying the accuracy, truthfulness, and
completeness of the application.
(f)
proof of placement of insurance specific to the rental nature of the Property
that includes a limit of liability of not less than two million dollars
($2,000,000.00) per occurrence for property damage and bodily injury and
includes provisions that the Township will be notified of any intended
cancellation by the insurer not fewer than fifteen (15) days prior to such
cancellation.
(g)
Floor plans and a site plan that complies with the applicable Township
Zoning By-law., drawn to scale and fully dimensioned, of the Short-term
Rental Premises depicting the use of the Premises including the proposed
occupancy of each room; occupant load for sleeping purposes of each
room; location of smoke detection and early warning devices; location of fire
extinguishers, and related site amenities including parking, landscaping and
other buildings or structures on the land, septic and well locations, if
applicable;
(h)
Where there are wood burning appliances, a Wood Energy Technical
Transfer (WETT) report dated less than 5 years old issued by certified
WETT inspector.
(i)
An annual inspection report, provided with the annual application,
indicating that the chimney, flue pipes have been inspected by a WETT
certified chimney sweep and are safe to be utilized.
(j)
An HVAC inspection report issued by an HVAC Technician. An updated
report shall be required each year, if applicable.
(k)
Schedule 'A', Renter's Code of Conduct.
(l)
The prescribed application fees.
(m)
Any outstanding fees or fines owed to the Township by the Owner
respecting the Short-term Rental Premises.
2.4
An Owner shall inform the Licensing Officer or designate of any changes to the
information provided in subsection (2) within a period of 10 days.
2.5
Every application for a License will be reviewed by the Licensing Officer to
determine whether it meets the requirements of this By-law.
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2.6
As part of the review referenced in subsection 2.5, the application will be
circulated to those agencies deemed necessary and/or relevant by the Licensing
Officer.
2.7
Those agencies referenced in subsection 2.6 may require an inspection of the
premises prior to the provision of comments and prior to the consideration of the
application by the Licensing Officer. The Applicant shall cooperate and facilitate
the inspection of the Premises in a timely manner and shall be in attendance during
the inspection.
2.8
If it is determined that an application does not meet the requirements of this by-
law and the requirements of all of the circulated agencies, the Licensing Officer
shall not issue the License.
2.9
A License is valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of issuance.
2.10 An Owner is not eligible for the renewal or extension of an existing License unless
the Owner has provided an application form and has met all requirements of this
by-law.
3.
Licensing Requirements
3.1
No Person shall carry on any trade, business or occupation of a Short-term Rental
Premises, nor advertise a Short-term Rental Premises, unless that Person has first
obtained a License from the Township.
3.2
A minimum rental of two (2) consecutive nights and no minimum night rental where
the premises are owner occupied is required for the rental of a Short-term Rental
Premises.
3.3
A Person who obtains a License shall comply with the regulations set out in this
by-law for such License. Failure to comply with the regulations constitutes an
offence.
3.4
An Agent or Owner of a Short-term Rental Premises without a License shall be
personally liable for the compliance of the Premises, Renters, Occupants and
Guests. Failure by such a Person to comply with this by-law constitutes an offence.
3.5
Licenses issued pursuant to this by-law are conditional upon compliance by the
Owner with all municipal by-laws and compliance with all provincial and federal
laws and regulations and any conditions imposed to the holding of the License.
4.
General Prohibitions
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4.1
No Person shall use or operate any Short-term Rental Premises unless they hold
a current License issued pursuant to this by-law.
4.2
No Person shall use or operate any Short-term Rental Premises with a revoked,
suspended, or expired License.
4.3
A Person is not eligible to hold a License if the proposed use of the land, building
or structure is not permitted by the zoning by-law that applies to the Property.
4.4
A Person is not eligible to hold a License if the Property does not conform with
applicable federal and provincial law and regulations or municipal by-laws,
including, but not limited to, the Zoning By-law; the Property Standards By-law;
the Building Code Act, 1992; the Building Code; the Fire Protection and
Prevention Act, 2007; the Fire Code; the Ontario Electrical Safety Code; or an
order of the Medical Officer of Health.
4.5
No Person shall violate the provisions of the Renter's Code of Conduct attached
as Schedule "A" to this by-law.
4.6
The Owner shall operate the Short-term Rental Premises in accordance with the
site plan that has been approved by the Licensing Officer.
4.7
The Owner shall keep a log of each rental of the Short-term Rental Premises that
includes the date of entry, the length of stay and confirmation of receipt of the
Renter's Code of Conduct with such log readily available for inspection at all
times by an Officer, for a period of two years.
4.8
The Owner shall display a copy of the license in a prominent place in the Short-
term Rental Premises to which it applies at all times, whether or not the Short-
term Rental Premises is being rented.
4.9
The Owner of a Short-term Rental Premises shall ensure that there is a
Responsible Person available to attend to the Short-term Rental Premises at all
times within one hour from the time of contact by way of telephone or email.
4.10 The Owner of a Short-term Rental Premises shall ensure that each Renter has
been provided with the Renter's Code of Conduct by completing a confirmation of
receipt of the Renter's Code of Conduct. The Owner shall retain a copy of the
confirmation of receipt of the Renter's Code of Conduct for a period of two years.
4.11 The Owner of a Short-term Rental Premises for which a License is required
under this by-law shall allow, at any reasonable time, an employee or Agent of
the Township to inspect the Premises used for the purposes of Short-term Rental
Premises so as to determine compliance with the requirements of this by-law,
Fire Code, Building Code, Property Standards By-law or other applicable law.
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4.12 No Person shall obstruct, hinder or otherwise interfere with an authorized
employee or Agent of the Township while carrying out an investigation, making
inquiries, or performing an inspection for the purposes of enforcing this by-law or
any other municipal by-law or provincial legislation or regulation.
4.13 The maximum number of Guests at a Premises at any one time shall not exceed
two (2) Guests per Bedroom approved as such on the floor plans submitted with
the application for the Short-Term Rental License, at any one time.
4.14 Notwithstanding clause 4.13, the maximum number of Renters on a Premises
shall not exceed ten (10). Children aged 12 years and under are not considered
as part of the maximum ten (10).
4.15 No Person may transfer or assign a License issued under this by-law.
4.16 No Person shall advertise, promote, broker, or offer the use or occupation or use
of a Short-term Rental Premises without a Valid License.
4.17 Every Owner shall maintain the Short-term Rental Premises in a clean and
sanitary condition, with adequate measures for the storage and disposal of
garbage and waste and sufficient levels of illumination to permit the safe use of
the Premises.
4.18 Every Owner shall ensure that the Short-term Rental Premises is operated and
used in a fashion such that the operation or use will not cause a disturbance.
4.19 Every Owner shall provide an undertaking to operate the Short-term Rental
Premises in accordance with all Township by-laws including, but not limited to,
the Township's Noise By-law, Property Standards By-law and any applicable
provincial or federal laws or statutes including the Ontario Fire Code, The Ontario
Building Code, and laws related to the making of a disturbance. Further, every
owner shall include in such, undertaking a confirmation that they will require that
each Renter enter into a Renter's Code of Conduct.
4.20 The Licensing Officer may revoke a license if it was issued on mistaken, false or
incorrect information.
5.
License Terms and Conditions
5.1
A License is subject to the terms and conditions of this By-law and the terms and
conditions as set out in the applicable Schedule(s) to this By-law and such other
by-laws of the Township, as the case may be.
5.2
An Owner of a Short-term Rental Premises shall notify the Township in writing
within three (3) days of any changes to the contact information for the
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Responsible Person, or of any material changes to the information provided in an
application form.
5.3
Any record required by this By-law shall be produced by the Owner upon request
of an Officer.
6.
License Refusal, Revocation or Suspension
6.1
The Licensing Officer shall have the authority to issue, refuse to issue or renew a
License to revoke or suspend a License.
6.2
The Licensing Officer my refuse to issue or renew a License where:
a)
The applicant or Owner has failed to comply with requirements set out in
this By-law or any of the applicable Schedules to this By-law;
b)
The applicant or Owner has failed to pay a fine or fines imposed by a
Court for convictions for breach of this or any other Township By-law, or
provincial offence related to the Short-term Rental Premises;
c)
The applicant or Owner has failed to comply with any term, condition, or
direction of the Licensing Officer, or has failed to permit any investigation
by an Officer;
d)
The applicant or Owner has submitted an application or other documents
to the Township containing false statements, or incorrect, incomplete, or
misleading information;
e)
The applicant or Owner is carrying on or engaging in activities that are, or
will be, in contravention of this By-law, or any other applicable law;
f)
There is or has been a breach or violation of the Renter's Code of
Conduct
6.3
Where the application for a License has been revoked, suspended or cancelled,
the fees paid by the applicant or Owner in respect to the License, shall not be
refunded.
6.4
Where a License has been revoked, suspended, or cancelled, the Owner shall
return the License to the Licensing Officer within two (2) days of service of the
notice of the decision.
6.5
When a revoked, suspended, or cancelled License has not been returned, an
Officer may enter upon the Premises, (excluding entry into a Dwelling Unit) for
the purpose of receiving, taking, or removing the said License.
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6.6
The Licensing Officer, if satisfied that the continuation of a License poses a
danger to the health and safety of any Persons, may for this time and such
conditions as are considered appropriate, suspended a License for not more than
14 days. If after this period, the License 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 14 days or revoke a License.
7.
Grounds for Appeal
7.1
Where the Licensing Officer has denied an Owner(s) a Short-Term Rental
License or a request for renewal of a Short-Term Rental Licence, or suspended
or revoked a Short-Term Rental License, the Licensing Officer shall inform the
Owner(s) by way of written notice setting out the grounds for the decision with
reasonable particulars and advise of the right to appeal such decision to Council.
7.2
Owner(s)may appeal to Council in relation to matters noted in section 7.1;
appeals will not be permitted for any other matters including, without limitation:
(a)
Matters, notices, orders and communications related to a noncompliance under a
federal or provincial law or regulations or any other legislation outside of this by-
law.
(b)
Singular fines and issuance of demerit points as set out in this by-law.
7.3
A request for an appeal of a matter noted in section 7.1 shall be made in writing
to the Licensing Officer setting out the reasons for the appeal within fourteen (14)
days after service of the written notice of the Licensing Officers decision.
7.4
Council shall meet within thirty (30) days after receiving the application for
appeal.
7.5
The Owner(s) may be permitted to continue operation during the appeals
process until such time as a decision is rendered by Council.
7.6
Where no request for an appeal is received in accordance with section 7.3, the
decision of the Licensing Officer shall be deemed to be affirmed.
7.7
Where a request for an appeal is received, a hearing of Council shall be
convened, and the Owner(s) shall be provided reasonable written notice thereof.
7.8
At such hearing Council shall receive a report, either verbally, or in writing, from
the Licensing Officer and from such other officers or employees of the
Municipality who may be involved in the matter being considered by Council.
7.9
At the hearing before Council, the Owner(s), as applicable, either personally or
through an agent or solicitor shall be afforded the opportunity to present such
material and evidence relevant to the issue before Council as they may deem
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appropriate, and they may ask questions of any person presenting evidence or a
report to Council relevant to the said issues.
7.10 For the purposes of this by-law, a quorum of Council shall be a majority of the
members of Council, and a decision by the majority of members present shall be
the decision of Council.
7.11 Council may, after having heard all the evidence and submissions made to it by
the Owner(s), as applicable, and the Licensing Officer, debate the matter and
reach its decision.
7.12 After such opportunity to be heard is afforded the Owner(s), Council may make a
decision in respect of which the hearing was held or the opportunity for hearing
afforded. Council's decision is final and not subject to review. Council may issue
a License, renew a license, refuse to issue a license, refuse to renew a license,
revoke, suspend, or impose any conditions upon a license. Council may consider
any matter pertaining to the Licensing Requirements in Section 3 the General
Prohibitions in Section 4 and/or the License Refusal, Revocation or Suspension
in Section 6 or any other matter that relates to the general welfare, health, or
safety of the public.
7.13 Where Council conducts a hearing, the rules set out in the Statutory Powers
Procedure Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.S.22 shall apply.
8.
Demerit Point System
8.1
A demerit point system has been established in accordance with Schedule 'C',
without prejudice to options otherwise available to the Township to enforce this
By-law or any other by-laws of the Township, provincial act or regulation,
including, but not limited to, actions pursuant to the Building Code Act, Fire
Protection and Prevention Act, and the Provincial Offences Act.
8. 2
The number of demerit points referenced in Column 1 of Schedule 'C' will be
assessed by the Officer against a Short-term Rental Premises and License in
respect of the matter noted in column 1 upon the following event respecting a
contravention:
(i)
the expiry of the period for appealing a fine imposed, pursuant to
Part I or Part III of the Provincial Offences Act;
(ii)
the expiry of the period for appealing against a conviction in the
Ontario Court of Justice;
(iii)
an Order not complied with
(iv)
an Order not complied with resulting in Township remediation; or
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(v)
an observation by an Officer.
8.3
A License may be suspended for a period of six months if the total demerit points
in effect respecting a Short-term Rental Premises is seven or more.
8.4
A License may be revoked if the total of all Demerit Points in effect respecting a
Short-term Rental Premises is fifteen or more.
8.5
Demerit points shall remain in place until the two-year anniversary of the date of
which the demerit points were assessed.
8.6
The Township shall not be liable for economic or other losses claimed by an
Owner for any reason, so long as there was no bad faith of the Township or its
representatives in exercising their judgement, or fulfilling their responsibilities,
under this By-law.
9.
Right of Entry
9.1
An Officer may, at reasonable times, enter upon the property, 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 with this By-law.
9.2
An Officer may enter upon lands at any reasonable time to direct or require that a
matter or thing be done in accordance with this By-law.
9.3
The Township's power of entry may be exercised by an Officer, Chief Fire Official
or Building Inspector of the Township.
10.
Obstruction
10.1 No Person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any Officer
exercising a power or performing a duty under this By-law.
10.2 Any Person who has been alleged to have contravened any of the provisions of
this By-law, shall identify themselves to the Officer upon request. Failure to do so
shall be deemed to have obstructed or hindered the Officer in the execution of
their duties.
11.
Penalty
11.1 Every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law, or fails to comply
with an order issued pursuant to this by-law, is guilty of an offence and liable to a
fine of:
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(a)
On a first offence, no more than $50,000; and
(b)
On a second offence and each subsequent offence, not more than
$100,000,
And such other penalties as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act and the
Municipal Act.
11.2 Where a corporation contravenes any provision of this by-law or fails to comply
with an order issued pursuant to this by-law, and eery director or officer of a
corporation who commits, concurs, assents to, or acquiesces to such
contravention, is guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine of
(a)
On a first offence, no more than $50,000; and
(b)
On a second offence and each subsequent offence, not more than $100,000,
And such other penalties, as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act and the
Municipal Act.
11.3 In addition to any penalty otherwise provided for in this by-law, every person
convicted of an offence under this by-law is liable to a fine of not more than
$10,000 for each day during which the offence continues.
11.4 Upon conviction of any penalty imposed under this by-law may be collected
under the authority of the Provincial Offences Act.
11.5 If a person is convicted of an offence for contravening a provision of this by-law
or an order made under this by-law, the court in which the conviction has been
entered, and any court of competent jurisdiction thereafter, may order the person
to correct the contravention in such manner and within such period as the court
considers appropriate.
12.
Severability
12.1 If any court of competent jurisdiction declares any section or part of this by-law to
be invalid, such section or part of a section thereof shall be deemed to be
severable and all other sections or parts of this by-law shall be deemed to be
separate and independent therefrom and to be enacted as such and the
remainder of this by-law shall be valid and shall remain in force.
13.
Effective Date
13.1 This by-law shall come into force and effect on January 1, 2025.
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Read a First, Second and Third Time and Finally Passed this 18th day of September
2024.
_________________________________
Jennifer Coughlin, Mayor
_________________________________
Renée Ainsworth, Clerk
Original signed by:
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Schedule "A"
Short Term Rental License
Renter's Code of Conduct
Licensed Premises
Municipal Address:
All Owner Names:
Responsible Person's Name:
Responsible Person's Phone Number:
1.
Purpose of the code
The purpose of the Renter's Code of Conduct is to acknowledge that a Short-term
Rental Premises is permitted and that other residents have the right to enjoy their
properties without nuisance. It also outlines specific requirements for Short-term Rental
Premises and imposes responsibilities for both Owners, Agents, and Guests of such
Premises and that Owners bear the primary responsibility of conveying this information
to Renters of the Premises.
2.
Objective of this Code
The objective of this code is to establish acceptable standards of behaviour for Owners,
Agents, and Guests to minimize any adverse impacts on their neighbours and the
neighbourhood while protecting the health, safety and well-being of people.
3.
Guiding Principles
The guiding principles for Short-term Rental Premises Renters are:
-
The Premises that you are occupying is a home;
-
Treat the Premises as your own;
-
Respect the neighbours of the Premises, and;
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- Leave the Premises as you find it.
4.
Maximum Number of Renters, Occupants and Guests
The maximum number of Renters and Occupants including Guests permitted at a Short-
term Rental Premises shall be limited as per the Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law.
As per Section 4.13, the maximum number of renters shall not exceed 10. Children
aged 12 years and under are not considered as part of the maximum ten (10).
5.
Noise and Residential Amenity
No Person shall make noise to cause a disturbance or conduct themselves in a way that
is likely to disturb others. Examples of noise that is likely to disturb others at any time
include:
a) Loud music;
b) Outdoor or backyard gatherings or activities involving excessive noise or
disruptive behaviour;
c) Late evening/early morning disturbances; and
d) Yelling, shouting, singing or conversing loudly.
Renters, Occupants and 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 Township Noise By-law may result in
charges or legal action being taken.
6.
Access and Parking
Please familiarize yourself and your Guests with the on-site parking available on the
Premises to ensure ease of access with minimum disturbance to neighbours. All Short-
term Rental Premises have vehicle parking requirements as part of the licensing
process.
7.
Garbage and Recycling
Please familiarize yourself and your Guests with the provisions that have been made for
waste management and that day of the week in which waste collection is scheduled. It
should be noted that the "putting out" of waste on a non-scheduled day is regulated by
the County of Simcoe Waste Management By-law. Waste collection information and
pick up times are available from the County of Simcoe.
8.
Fire and Safety Precautions
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All Short-Term Rentals must have operating smoke alarms in accordance with the
provision of the Ontario Fire Code. In Short-Term Rentals which have a fuel-fired
appliance or solid fuel-fired appliance installed or in an attached storage garage, the
Owner must ensure that the building is equipped with carbon monoxide alarms installed
outside of the sleeping areas in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Fire
Code. Further, the Owner must regularly test the alarms to ensure that they are
operational. If a Renter discovers that any of the alarms are not operational, the Renter
shall immediately notify the Owner of the deficiency. No person shall disable a smoke
and/or carbon monoxide alarm.
I, ____________________having read the above, acknowledge that I am renting this
Premises from a valid Owner in the Township of Springwater and undertake to conduct
myself and those that are occupying this Premises at the same time in accordance with
this Code and all other applicable by-laws. I understand that my action, if found in
contravention of a by-law, may affect the License renewal, and may include
enforcement measures against myself, Owner(s), Renter(s) and Guest(s).
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Schedule "B"
Short Term Rental License
Owner Code of Conduct & Acknowledgement
Licensed Premises
Municipal Address:
Name of Owner(s):
1. The Premises identified above shall be operated in accordance with the Short-
Term Rental Licensing By-law, and all applicable acts, regulations and other
municipal by-laws.
2. The Owner shall ensure that a copy of the Renter's Code of Conduct and copy of
License are posted inside the Premises and visible for inspection by the Renters
at all times.
3. Nothing herein allows the Owner to rent part of a Premises other than those
identified on the License, based on the submitted documentation and site
diagram.
4. The Owner will be held responsible for contraventions of any municipal by-law,
act or regulation by people found using the Premises, and may be subject to
fines or other enforcement measures.
5. Entry and inspection by any Officer or their designate and any accompanied
authorities or Agent of the Township may occur as outlined in the By-law and for
the purposes of:
a. Carrying out any inspection; or
b. Determining compliance with any by-law; or
c. Verifying complaints received under a by-law; or
d. Verifying compliance with an order issued or License; or
e. Requiring a matter or thing be done.
6. The Owner is responsible for renewing a License by forwarding any required
application and supporting documents as per the By-law prior to the expiry date
of the License.
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7. The Owner is responsible for informing the Township in writing of any changes to
a Premises within seven (7) days of such change or deviation.
8. The submission of false or misleading information to the Township may void an
application, cause the current License to be revoked or cause an Owner to be
subject to further enforcement measures.
9. All Owners are responsible for compliance with all other Township of Springwater
by-laws.
10. All Short-Term Rental Premises must have operating smoke alarms in
accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Fire Code. In Short-Term Rental
Premises which have a fuel-fired appliance or solid fuel-fired appliance installed
or in an attached storage garage, the Owner must ensure that the building is
equipped with carbon monoxide alarms installed outside of the sleeping areas in
accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Fire Code. Further, the Owner
must regularly test the alarms to ensure that they are operational.
I,
having read the above, and the terms of the
Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law and License, undertake to provide Renters with a
copy of the Renter's Code of Conduct and to require a signature as necessary. I also
understand that a violation of the Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law may result in the
suspension or revocation of the Short-Term Rental License for the Premises.
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Schedule "C"
Short Term Rental License
Demerit Point System
Table 1
Infraction
Reference
Demerit
Points
Fire Protection and Prevention
Act/Fire Code Infraction
FPPA/OFC
15
Building Code Act, 1992
(construction without a permit)
BCA
7
Operating without a license
Short Term Rental Licensing
By-law 2024-068 Section 3.1
7
Non-availability of responsible
person
Short Term Rental Licensing
By-law 2024-068 Section 4.8
7
Noise By-law Infraction
Short Term Rental Licensing
By-law 2024-068 Section
4.21
5
Not providing updated information Short Term Rental Licensing
By-law 2024-068 Section
4.10
5
Contravention of Site Plan
Short Term Rental Licensing
By-law 2024-068 Section 4.8
5
Not posting license
Short Term Rental Licensing
By-law 2024-068 Section 5.2
3
Property Standards
Short Term Rental Licensing
By-law 2024-068 Section
4.21
5
Long Grass
Short Term Rental Licensing
By-law 2024-068 Section
4.21
5
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Waste/Garbage Collection
Short Term Rental Licensing
By-law 2024-068 Section
4.19
5