Township of Lake of Bays Holding Public Meeting About Short Term Rentals

The Township of Lake of Bays will be holding a public meeting about Short Term Rentals (STR’s).

The purpose and effect of some proposed amendments are to update the existing By-laws pertaining to STRs.

Specifically, the amendments will:

·        Clarify how a Primary Dwelling is defined

·        Permit one Short-term Rental in one primary dwelling per lot

·        Permit a Short-term Rental in any zone that contains an existing dwelling (including existing legal non-complying and/or legal non-conforming dwellings)

·        Amend specific development standards pertaining to minimum side yard setbacks for a Short-term Rental, whereby a Short-term Rental would be permitted in a dwelling with an existing legal non-complying side yard setback or previously reduced setback that received planning approval

·        Permit the use of an existing sleeping cabin to be included as part of a Short-term Rental provided there is a maximum of one renter per lot and the septic system can accommodate the daily flow

Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Meeting Time: Following the 9:00 am Committee of Adjustment Meeting

Meeting Location: Hybrid format

·        In-person at the Township of Lake of Bays Municipal Office or  (see details below)

·        Via ZOOM (contact Arla Freitas Nissenthall for a link to participate, details below)

Helpful Links

·        Additional information and materials are available at lakeofbays.on.ca/str

·        View the full Notice of Public Meeting

For more information or clarification on the above, including information about appeal rights, please contact: