Sault Ste. Marie City Council will deliberate Monday on whether it needs to regulate Airbnbs and other short-term accommodation arrangements.
The following resolution has been placed on the agenda of Monday's meeting by Ward 5 Couns. Corey Gardi and Matthew Scott.
The meeting will be livestreamed on SooToday starting at 4:30 p.m. Monday.
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Transient accommodations
Mover: Councillor C. Gardi
Seconder: Councillor M. Scott
Whereas short term/transient accommodation rentals have become more and more popular in recent years; and
Whereas short term/transient accommodation rentals are operated by owner occupants, tenants, property investors and management companies; and
Whereas many communities in North America have taken steps to regulate short term/transient rentals to address housing, nuisance and community issues; and
Whereas these types of rentals can impact the amenities, character and stability of a neighborhood; and
Whereas the City of Sault Ste. Marie currently has no regulations that apply to these types of accommodations;
Now therefore be it resolved that city staff consider best practices developed in other municipalities and report back to council with recommendations on a framework that permits transient accommodation consistent with and respectful of our residential neighbourhoods.
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