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Explanatory Note
To By-faw 2026-17
By-law 2026-17 is proposed to amend By-law 2026-08 to add the following schedules to
the by-law that was presented to Council on February 12th, 2O26 for consideration.
- Schedule uA'
Short-Term Accommodation Licensing Requirements and
lnspections
- Schedule "8" - Demerit Point System and Associated Points
By-law 2026-08 was introduced for the purpose of regulating and licensing short-term
accommodations within the Town of Wasaga Beach. The schedules form an integral part
of the by-law and are necessary for its proper interpretation and implementation.
The schedules are a direct reflection of the content and intent outlined in the staff report
presented to Council and do not introduce any changes or, or departures from, what was
presented by staff and unanimously approve by Council. The schedules are attached in
full and included with this By-law for Council's consideration.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH
BY-LAW NO. 2026-17
A By-law to amend By-law 2026-08, being a By-law to License, Regulate and Govern
Short-Term Accommodations in the Town Of Wasaga Beach
WHEREAS pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 , S.O., 2001 c.25. as amended, Council
of the Town of Wasaga Beach can enact By-laws for the licensing, regulating and
governing of businesses and occupations in the Town of Wasaga Beach;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Wasaga Beach enacted By-law 2026-08,
being a By-law to License, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Accommodations in the
Town Of Wasaga Beach;
ANDWHEREAS pursuantto Municipal Act, Part ll, 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 considers appropriate
and to enhance the municipality's ability to respond to municipal issues;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it necessary and desirable to amend the By-law to
License, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Accommodations in the Town Of Wasaga
Beach to include Schedule "4" - Short-Term Accommodation Licensing Requirements
and lnspections and Schedule "8" - Demerit Point System and Associated Points;
NOW THEREFORE THIS COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
WASAGA BEACH ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT Schedule "A", Short-Term Accommodation Licensing Requirements and
lnspections is hereby added to By-law 2026-08.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH
SHORT.TERM ACCOMMODATION LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND
INSPECTIONS
SCHEDULE IfA''
All applicants for a short-term accommodation license, must submit a licensing
application form along with the following documentation:
CLASS A LICENSE: BED AND BREAKFAST
2
1
Proof of
Proprietary
lnterest
License
Application
Form
Proof of ownership or
contractual interest in the
property that permits the
applicant to rent the property
to the travelling public. This
can be a tax bill, water bill,
hydro bill, lease etc. with the
name of the applicant and
the address.
A completed application form
for a short-term
accommodation license,
which includes the name,
contact information,
permanent address of the
owner of the property and
application.
The application form
requests that the applicant
provide the Town with a
description of the business,
the number of units, number
of rooms intended for rent, a
photograph of the front of the
property, the name of a
responsible designate for the
property as well a signed
declaration for the owner the
responsible person (if
applicable).
X
X
New
Application
**
**
Renewal
)
5
4
3
Neighbourhood
Partnership Plan
lnsurance
ldentification
Garbage Management
Plan: A written plan to
outline how the property
owner intends to
accommodate garbage
management for the influx of
quests. Must reference the
Site Plan: a to-scale drawing
of the property, including all
structures, temporary or
permanent, fences, fire
pits/outdoor bu rn ing devices,
pools, hot tubs/swim spas,
decks, docks, outdoor
barbeq u ing/cooking facilities,
garbage areas, and parking
surfaces.
Proof of valid insurance for
the property, which states
that the use of the property
includes short-term
accommodation with general
liability coverage not less
than 5 million dollars
($5,000,000).
A copy of valid government
issued lD for the
owner/operator of the
premise and the responsible
desiqnate.
lf the applicant is a lessee,
then a signed letter of
permission from the property
owner is required.
lf the applicant or owner is a
corporation, then a copy of
the articles of incorporation
along with a list and contact
information for all registered
partners/board of directors,
and a written declaration
signed by all authorized
signing officers of the
corporation.
X
X
X
X
**
**
X
X
Noise and Nuisance
Mitigation Strategy: A
written plan to outline the
steps taken to reduce the
nuisance impact on
neig hbou ring properties from
excessive noise and
nuisance events. This could
include the installation of
noise monitoring devices,
acoustical fencing, or even
specific policies and guest
selection criteria that are
designed to reduce the
likelihood of disturbance.
Parking Management Plan:
A plan, drawn to scale,
depicting the size and
location of all parking spaces
intended to be used for
parking on the premises. The
plan must comply with the
Zoninq bv-law.
site plan to show where and
in what containers garbage
will be stored, and the total
capacity of the garbage
storage solution.
Property owners must also
supply the Town with written
authorization to allow the
Town to order additional
waste pick up for the
property in the event that
excessive waste becomes
unsightly or a nuisance.
X
X
**
**
** To be submitted if requested by the issuer of licenses or re-submitted if any changes
have occurred during the licensing term.
CLASS B LICENSE: MOTEL
2
1
Proof of
Proprietary
lnterest
License
Application
Form
Proof of ownership or
contractual interest in the
property that permits the
applicant to rent the property
to the travelling public. This
can be a tax bill, water bill,
hydro bill, lease etc. with the
name of the applicant and
the address.
lf the applicant is a leasee,
then a signed letter of
permission from the property
owner is required.
lf the applicant or owner is a
corporation, then a copy of
the articles of incorporation
along with a list and contact
information for all registered
A completed application form
for a short-term
accommodation license,
which includes the name,
contact information,
permanent address of the
owner of the property and
application.
ïhe application form
requests that the applicant
provide the Town with a
description of the business,
the number of units, number
of rooms intended for rent, a
photograph of the front of the
property, the name of a
responsible designate for the
property as well a signed
declaration for the owner and
the responsible person (if
applicable).
X
X
New
Application
**
Renewal
)
5
4
3
Neighbourhood
Partnership Plan
lnsurance
ldentification
Noise and Nuisance
Mitigation Strategy: A
written plan to outline the
steps taken to reduce the
nuisance impact on
neighbou ring properties from
excessive noise and
nuisance events. This could
include the installation of
noise monitoring devices,
acoustical fencing, or even
specific policies and guest
selection criteria that are
designed to reduce the
likelihood of disturbance.
Proof of valid insurance for
the property, which states
that the use of the property
includes short-term
accommodation with general
liability coverage not less
than 5 million dollars
($5,000,000).
A copy of valid government
issued lD for the
owner/operator of the
premise and the responsible
desiqnate.
pa rtne rs/boa rd of d i rectors,
and a written declaration
signed by all authorized
signing officers of the
corporation.
X
X
X
**
X
X
** To be submitted if requested by the issuer of licenses or re-submitted if any changes
have occurred during the licensing term.
GLASS C LICENSE: SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION
2
1
Proof of
Proprietary
lnterest
License
Application
Form
Proof of ownership or
contractual interest in the
property that permits the
applicant to rent the property
to the travelling public. This
can be a tax bill, water bill,
hydro bill, lease etc. with the
name of the applicant and
the address.
lf the applicant is a lessee,
then a signed letter of
permission from the property
owner is required.
lf the applicant or owner is a
corporation, then a copy of
the articles of incorporation
along with a list and contact
information for all registered
A completed application form
for a short-term
accommodation license,
which includes the name,
contact information,
permanent address of the
owner of the property and
application.
The application form
requests that the applicant
provide the Town with a
description of the business,
the number of units, number
of rooms intended for rent, a
photograph of the front of the
property, the name of a
responsible designate for the
property as well a signed
declaration for the owner and
the responsible person (if
applicable).
X
X
New
Application
**
Renewal
5
4
3
Neighbourhood
Partnership Plan
lnsurance
ldentification
Garbage Management
Plan: A written plan to
outline how the property
owner intends to
accommodate garbage
management for the influx of
guests. Must reference the
site plan to show where and
in what containers garbage
will be stored, and the total
capacity of the garbage
storage solution.
Property owners must also
supply the Town with written
authorization to allow the
Town to order additional
Site Plan: a to-scale drawing
of the property, including all
structures, temporary or
permanent, fences, fire
pits/outdoor bu rn ing devices,
pools, hot tubs/swim spas,
decks, docks, outdoor
barbeq u ing/cooking facilities,
garbage areas, and parking
surfaces.
Proof of valid insurance for
the property, which states
that the use of the property
includes short-term
accommodation with general
liability coverage not less
than 5 million dollars
($5,000,000).
A copy of valid government
issued lD for the
owner/operator of the
premise and the responsible
desiqnate.
pa rtne rs/boa rd of d i rectors,
and a written declaration
signed by all authorized
signing officers of the
corporation.
X
X
X
X
**
*
X
X
)
Noise and Nuisance
Mitigation Strategy: A
written plan to outline the
steps taken to reduce the
nuisance impact on
neighbou ring properties from
excessive noise and
nuisance events. This could
include the installation of
noise monitoring devices,
acoustical fencing, or even
specific policies and guest
selection criteria that are
designed to reduce the
likelihood of disturbance.
Parking Management Plan:
A plan, drawn to scale,
depicting the size and
location of all parking spaces
intended to be used for
parking on the premises. The
plan must comply with the
Zoninq bv-law.
waste pick up for the
property in the event that
excessive waste becomes
unsiqhtlv or a nuisance.
X
X
**
**
** To be submitted if requested by the issuer of licenses or re-submitted if any changes
have occurred during the licensing term.
INSPECTIONS:
The following inspections are required for all Classes of short{erm accommodation
applications, and must be completed and passed to the satisfaction of the Town before
a license will be issued or renewed:
Property Standards
lnspection
Fire Safety lnspection
Arrears Compliance
lnspection
Zoning Compliance
lnspection
Building Compliance
lnspection
lnspection
X
X
X
X
X
New Application
X
X
X
Renewal
,)
2. THAT Schedule "B", Demerit Point System and Associated Points is hereby added to
By-law 2026-08.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH
DEMERIT POINT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED POINTS
BY-LAW 2026 - 08
SCHEDULE ¡¡8"
Restriction/Order
Other By-Laws
Records
Changes
Maximum Occupancy
lnspections
lnsurance
Responsible Person
Neighbourhood
Partnership Plan
License Number
Operating while under
appeal
Operating without a
license
TITLE
Operating a STA in
contravention of a
Municipal/ Provincial
Restriction or Order
Breach or contravention
of other municipal By-
law, Provincial Law, or
Federal Law
Failure to maintain
records required for
license
Failure to notify of
changes to site plan or
business operations
Failure to ensure the
STA operates in
accordance with
permitted occupancy
Failure to pass required
inspections
Operating without
approved insurance
Failure to ensure the
availability of the
Responsible Person
Failure to abide by
conditions or plans set
out in the
"Neighbourhood
Partnership Plan"
Failure to include
license number in
advertisements
Operating a STAwhile
the license is under
appeal
Operating a STA without
a license
OFFENCE
4
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
1
4
4
DEMERIT POINT
(l"t offence)
7
2
2
2
4
2
4
6
4
2
7
7
DEMERIT POINT
(2nd offence)
BY-LAW READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 26TH
DAY OF FEBURAY, 2026.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH
, l\jlayor
rco
bli, Clerk