Short-Term Accommodation Review

Update: Staff Report P2024-23 "Municipally Initiated Short-Term Accommodation Zoning By-law Amendment (Town-Wide)" will be presented for Committee's consideration at its meeting on September 9, 2024. View the full Committee agenda here.

On November 6, 2023, Council directed staff through Staff Report #C2023-24 to proceed with a Town-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to support the introduction of other types of short-term accommodations beyond bed and breakfasts.

Please take notice that the Council of the Town of Collingwood will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 2:00p.m. during the regular Council meeting to consider the proposed Town-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act.

Any members of the public may attend in person (Council Chambers, 97 Hurontario Street, Collingwood) or virtually by Zoom webinar. For those wishing to attend virtually, a link will be provided on the Council/Committee of the Whole agenda page at: collingwood.civicweb.net/portal/. Alternatively, you may subscribe to receive an automatic email with meeting agendas here: collingwood.civicweb.net/portal/subscribe.aspx

To view the public notice, view the "Documents" section on this page, or visit: https://engage.collingwood.ca/31521/widgets/136069/documents/129062.

To view the proposed Town-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment, view the "Documents" section on this page, or visit: https://engage.collingwood.ca/31521/widgets/136069/documents/128986.

Please submit any feedback on the Zoning By-law Amendment by June 14, 2024.

Stay tuned to this page for future updates on the Zoning By-law Amendment and Phase 2!

On February 1, 2024, Phase 1 of the new Short-Term Accommodation Licensing Program came into effect.

Under Phase 1, all bed and breakfasts in Town are required to obtain a “Class A - Guest Room STA Licence”. If you are currently operating a bed and breakfast, please ensure that the Town has received your licence application by March 1, 2024.

Note: Apart from bed and breakfasts, the prohibition of STAs per the Town’s Zoning By-Law 2010-040 will continue to apply throughout Phase 1. Please ensure you are complying with the Town’s By-laws to avoid fines.

For more information on the STA Licensing Program, or to access application materials and details, please visit www.collingwood.ca/sta.

At the Council meeting on November 6^th, 2023, the STA Licensing By-law and the phased implementation of the Short-Term Accommodation Licensing Program were approved as outlined in Staff Report #C2023-24.

Under Phase 1, new and existing bed and breakfasts will be required to obtain a Class A Licence.

As of February 1^st, 2024, the Town will begin accepting Class A Licence applications. Please note, all licence applications must be received by March 1^st, 2024 to avoid any penalties for non-compliance with the Licensing By-law.

Staff are working to develop the application and supporting materials to implement Phase 1.

Stay tuned as more information becomes available!

Staff Report #C2023-24 summarizes the feedback from the public consultation with respect to the draft STA Licensing Framework and outlines a phased in implementation of the STA Licensing Program for Committee's consideration at its meeting on October 16, 2023.

To view the staff report, please visit the following link: Staff Report #C2023-24

To view the Committee agenda, please visit the following link: Committee of the Whole - 16 Oct 2023.

Thank you for participating in the Short-Term Accommodation Licensing Survey! Staff are working hard to analyze the feedback from the public consultation. Results will be submitted to Committee and Council at a future meeting no later than October 2023.

Come chat with members of Council and staff about STAs in Collingwood at the Farmer’s Market this Saturday, June 24th! Our team will be available to address your questions, hear your feedback and provide further information on the draft Licensing Framework.

We invite you to participate in the survey and have your say in the development of a balanced and effective Licensing Program for short-term accommodations (STAs) in Collingwood. This is your opportunity to share your insights, concerns, and suggestions on various aspects of the proposed Framework and draft By-laws.

Participating is easy! Access the survey on through Engage Collingwood or by clicking here.

Your responses are anonymous, and the survey will take approximately 10-20 minutes to complete.

To read the more information or to view the STA Licensing Draft Framework, please see Staff Report #C2023-15 or click here.

Please don't delay! The survey will be available until July 31st, 2023.

Thank you for your time! Your input is crucial in shaping a STA Licensing Program that reflects the needs and goals of our community.

On May 15, 2023, Committee of the Whole received Staff Report #C2023-15, which summarized a draft STA Licensing Framework and sought approval to obtain feedback from the community on the draft. Council approved staff to prepare and initiate a public consultation on the proposed Licensing Framework at its meeting on June 5, 2023.

More details on the consultation will follow. Stay tuned for another opportunity to have your voice heard on the future of STAs in Collingwood!

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Staff Report #C2023-05 received approval from Council and staff were directed to develop a STA Licensing Framework, including draft by-laws and potential next steps. A follow-up staff report and draft framework are anticipated to be presented to Council in May 2023.