| 2. | PermittedZoningDistricts | The Zoning By-law may permit and prohibit STRs geographically throughout the city. | - Permit STRs anywhere a dwelling or dwelling unit is a permitted use.
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| 3. | Principle residence | - STRs began as home sharing, which involves a host renting a portion of their principle residence on a short term basis.
- STRs have evolved to include dedicated STR accommodations where the host lives off-site and do not necessary interact with the guest in person.
| Limit STRs to the property where the principle residence of the host is located. | - Licensing By-law
- Zoning By-law
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| 4. | Number of nights | Limiting the number of nights an entire dwelling may be rented ensures compliance with the primary residence requirement. | Limit the renting of entire dwellings to 180 nights per year. Do not limit the number of nights guest rooms can be rented within a host’s principle residence . | Licensing By-law |
| 5. | Additional dwelling unit | Additional dwelling units (i.e. second units, in-law suites, etc.) are separate dwelling units located within a detached, semi-detached or townhome dwelling or within an accessory structure (e.g. apartment above a detached garage). They may not be the primary residence of the host but are located on the same property as the primary residence. | Allow the rental of entire additional dwelling units located on the same property as the principle residence. Owners or tenants may participate. | - Licensing By-law
- Zoning By-law
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| 6. | Number of guest rooms | Regulating the number of guest rooms that may be rented can limit the impact of STR on neighbourhoods. | Limit the number of guest rooms that may be rented within a dwelling to three. | Licensing By-law |
| 7. | Parking | Hosts may be required to demonstrate on-street or | Recommend hosts be required to submit a | Licensing By-law |