Council Report: C 182/2020
Subject: Regulation of Short Term Rental Housing - City Wide
Reference:
Date to Council: October 19, 2020Authors:
Katherine Donaldson
Corporate Policy Coordinator
519-255-6100 ext. 6533
kdonaldson@citywindsor.ca
Greg Atkinson
Planner III - Economic Development
519-255-6543 ext. 6582
gatkinson@citywindsor.ca
Policy, Gaming, Licensing & By-Law Enforcement
Report Date: September 9, 2020
Clerk’s File #: SPL2020
To: Mayor and Members of City Council
Recommendation:
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THAT Council ENDORSE the framework for regulating short term rental accommodations set out in Table 2 of Report # C 182/2020; and,
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THAT Council PROVIDE DIRECTION to Administration in relation to the licensing options presented in Table 3 of Report # C 182/2020; and,
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THAT Administration be directed to REPORT BACK with detailed implementation by-laws for the endorsed regulatory framework and preferred licensing option(s).
Executive Summary:
Background:
The Short Term Rental (STR) accommodations market is one of the fastest growing sectors in the worldwide travel/tourism industry. Various companies provide platforms for homeowners to advertise their STR properties to renters, including – but not limited to – airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway.
At the May 8, 2017 Meeting of Council, Councillor Gignac asked the following question of Administration (CQ19-2017):