A bylaw “to license, regulate, and govern short-term rental accommodations” was passed by Penetanguishene council this week, giving the municipality “the teeth” it needs for enforcement in 2023.
Some changes noted in the proposed licensing bylaw involved a guest room definition to “not include any tent, trailer, boat, or any other similar structure,” an increase to the definition of a nuisance, and several added licensing requirements.
Penalty provisions further defined new offences for contraventions, parties and events under the renter’s code of conduct include many new items, various application fees received monetary increases, and overall fines went up. Whereas it was formerly proposed that operation without a license would receive a $1,000 fine, the revision increased that to $2,000.