Lakeshore Seeks Public Comment on Short-Term Rentals
Lakeshore Council is reviewing Short Term Rentals throughout Lakeshore and is looking for feedback from residents and the public. Short Term Rentals (STR) refer to the use of a dwelling unit or any part thereof as a place of temporary residence for a period of 30 consecutive days or less.
“This is your opportunity to tell Council how you feel about Short Term Rentals and whether Lakeshore should be regulating them” stated Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain. “I encourage you to participate in this public engagement so Council has a fulsome view in order to make a decision.”
Regulation can include, but is not limited to, instituting a set of rules and conditions for short term rentals such as:
- Fire inspections
- Mandated insurance limits
- Licensing, including the possibility of fees payable to the municipality
- Location and types of facilities that could be rented
An online public engagement survey on Short Term Rentals (STR) has been setup on PlaceSpeak which can be found at www.placespeak.com/str. The engagement will be open until April 30, 2021.
Paper copies of the survey will be available for those who do not have access to a computer. Copies can be obtained at the municipal office or through Councillors. Electronic copies can be obtained here.
A virtual public information session will be held April 28 from 6 - 8 pm. Individuals interesting in attending should register by contacting dorshinsky@lakeshore.ca.
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