Public Meeting regarding the Draft Municipal Licensing By-law and the Draft Municipal Administrative Penalties By-law that have been proposed.
Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall, Council Chambers
32 Mill Street, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0
What is being proposed?
The Draft Municipal Licensing By law that is being proposed will allow the Town to not only provide a clear and transparent By-law for Short Term Rental Properties, but also provide the ability to increase the range of License types if the Town wishes to create additional Licenses in the future. The proposed by-law will require the rescinding of the existing Short-Term Accommodation By-law 2004-45 in its entirety.
Staff has also proposed a By-law to potentially allow for a Comprehensive System of Administrative Monetary Penalties to provide the ability for the Town to deal with Offences that contravene select Municipal By-laws in a Municipal Tribunal setting as opposed to having these infractions tried in Provincial Offences Court.
The Draft Municipal Licensing By-law and the Draft Municipal Administrative Penalties By-law were the subject of Staff Report FAF.19.202.
When will a decision be made?
It is important to note that a decision on the Draft Municipal Licensing By-law and the Draft Municipal Administrative Penalties By-law has NOT been made at this point and will NOT be made at this Public Meeting.
After reviewing the Draft By-laws and comments from the public, Staff will bring its recommendations to Council at a future Council Meeting.
How can I make my views known about this proposal?
Comments at the Public Meeting aid the Town and Council in their decision making process, so be sure to have your say!
Any person or agency may attend the Public Meeting and/or make verbal or written comments regarding the Draft Municipal Licensing By-law and/or the Draft Municipal Administrative Penalties By-law.
How do I submit my comments?
If you would like to submit comments in writing or would like to be notified of a decision on this proposal, submit your written comments or request during regular office hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to Corrina Giles, Town Clerk at:
Town Hall, 32 Mill Street, Thornbury, ON
Telephone: 519-599-3131 ext. 232
Comments can also be faxed to Corrina Giles at 519-599-7723, or emailed to townclerk@thebluemountains.ca
Please note that any submitted comments become part of the public record, including names and addresses. Written comments are due by December 13, 2019 so that they may be read at the meeting for the benefit of everyone in attendance.