Bylaws are now in place requiring owners of short-term rentals in Sicamous to follow stricter guidelines.
Last month, the District of Sicamous’ Planning and Development Committee outlined the proposed amendments to Bylaw 1027 for short-term rental owners applying for business licences. These include fire safety plans, off-street parking provisions, booking platform lists and the availability of a ‘local responsible person’ who can quickly respond to emergencies. Short-term rentals must also remit taxes to the province.
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At council’s Jan. 25 meeting, development manager Scott Beeching presented the set price for applying for business licenses for short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts, which is $265.
At its Feb. 8 meeting, council voted to adopt the amended bylaw and a related licensing fees bylaw.
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