2018-071 By-law to impose interim control on the use of lands, buildings and structures respecting Short Term Rental Accomodations within the geographic boundaries of the Township of Oro-MedonteThe Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By -Law No. 2018-071
A By-law to impose interim control on the use of lands, buildings, and
structures respecting Short Term Rental Accommodations within the
geographic boundaries of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Whereas Section 38 of the Planning Act provides that where the Council of a local
municipality has by by-law or resolution, directed that a review or study be
undertaken in respect of land use planning policies in the municipality or in any
defined area or areas thereof, the Council of the municipality may pass a by-law to
be in effect for a period of time specified in the by-law, which period shall not
exceed one year from the date of passing thereof, prohibiting the use of land,
buildings or structures within the municipality or within the defined area or areas
thereof, or except for, such purposes as are set out in the By-law;
And Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte has
by Motion No. C180228-9 directed that a review or study be undertaken in respect
of land use planning policies within the municipality, or in any defined area or areas
thereof, with respect to defining short term rental accommodations, identifying
areas of the Township where such use would be permitted, and the related zoning
and licensing provisions;
And Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
deems it desirable to enact an Interim Control By-law to temporarily prohibit the use
of certain lands, buildings, or structures related to the use of short term rental
accommodations within all geographic areas of the municipality to allow the
municipality to review and if deemed appropriate implement the findings of said
study;
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
enacts as follows:
Notwithstanding the permitted uses and regulations of By-law No. 97-95, as
amended, only those short term rental accommodations in existence as of
the date of passing of this by-law and used for such purposes are permitted
to be maintained on such properties within the geographic boundaries of the
Township of Oro-Medonte pending completion of the review/study.
2. This By-law shall take effect subject to the provisions of the Planning Act for
a period of one (1) year from the date of enactment. The expiration date of
this by-law shall be June 28, 2019.
3. For the purposes of this By-law, "Short Term Rental Accommodation" is
defined as "Short Term Rental Accommodation means a dwelling or any part
thereof that operates or offers three or more bedrooms as a place of
temporary residence, lodging or occupancy by way of concession, permit,
lease, license, rental agreement or similar commercial arrangement for any
period of 30 consecutive, calendar days or less throughout all or any part of
the calendar year. Short term accommodation shall not mean or include a
motel, hotel, bed and breakfast establishments, hospital, or similar
commercial or institutional uses."
4. As this By-law affects all lands within the geographic boundaries of the
Township of Oro-Medonte, there is no Schedule "A" affixed hereto.
5. This by-law shall take effect on the final passing thereof.
By -Law Read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 18th day of
July, 2018.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
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