Purpose of the Tourism Accommodation Conversions
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Purpose of the Tourism Accommodation Conversions
Tourism Accommodation Conversions Information Session October 24, 2013 Purpose of the Tourism Accommodation Conversions (TAC) Review Background Tourism Accommodation Conversions Discussion Paper Town released a Discussion Paper in August 2013 to review the current policy framework, generate discussion on potential options in addressing the issue, create a dialogue on the municipality’s role in regulating longer-term uses in tourist establishments, and examine the issue in the context of the larger affordable housing challenges faced by the Town. Many tourism accommodation properties have not been designed or constructed with the intent of permanent residential use (i.e. no kitchens). Some accommodations are meeting community needs for rental housing. Several patterns of conversion have been identified: Accommodation owners have indicated the challenges of operating a tourist establishment in Wasaga Beach year-round and some owners compensate by renting longer-term. The issue was identified through the Business Licensing process when it became apparent that people were living for longer periods of time in tourist establishments that were designed for shorter stays. This raised health and safety concerns and the Town decided to explore how to address this issue through a review of current policies and community standards. Given these concerns, the Town has been reviewing the issue of longer-term use of tourist establishments for residential purposes in Wasaga Beach, and exploring options to create a more flexible environment for accommodation businesses. The Wasaga Beach Housing Strategy (March 2013) noted the issue and the Housing Strategy Implementation Working Group has continued the review. Why is the Town reviewing the use of certain Tourism Accommodation properties and the length of time a guest can use a Tourist Establishment? Health and Safety issues – Under the Building Code, Fire Code, and Property Standards By-law, the Town has a role in protecting the interests of Town residents and business owners in regards to health and safety. Some Tourist Establishments have not been designed to be used for long-term residential use. Land Use Conformity – The Town seeks to ensure that all land uses conform to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Some properties are providing a form of rental housing accommodation that meets an important community need, but should be defined as residential uses in the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Flexibility – Respond to community needs and concerns over time limitations. a) Full Conversion where the whole property is converted to longer-term accommodation and no longer rents any units to the travelling public (16 of 36 properties and 210 units); b) Partial Conversion where a portion of units are converted to longer-term accommodation on a year-round basis, while also providing rentals to the travelling public (8 of 36 properties and 138 units); and c) Seasonal Conversion where a motel or cottage court is used for rentals to the travelling public in the summer but is converted partially in the winter months to longer term accommodation (12 of 36 properties and 137 units). In Wasaga Beach, a number of factors have contributed to the use of tourist accommodation establishments for longer-term residential use: a) the historic lack of variety in the housing stock (predominantly made up of single detached dwellings); b) lack of rental housing units; c) lack of affordable housing options for people with modest incomes. d) the low demand for tourist accommodation in the off-season; and e) a desire from business owners to supplement income generated during the peak tourist season. Tourism Accommodation Conversions Information Session October 24, 2013 Proposed Recommendations 1. Recognize appropriate full conversions to residential uses through Town-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Recommended that the Town amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to recognize the ‘full conversions’ to residential use for properties that can demonstrate that they meet certain criteria and are deemed to be appropriate conversions. These amendments would be Town-initiated. Properties that are used to meet community rental housing needs as long-term residential uses should be recognized as such in the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Detailed site-specific property assessments are required to confirm that properties are primarily used for residential purposes, whether the property/building(s) are suitable for residential use based on established standards, and to determine the appropriate Official Plan designation and Zoning category for the properties. Staff will meet with property owners and use assessment criteria to determine if a property is used primarily for residential purposes. The criteria will include the use of the property/building(s), the business model, building/property standards, and other planning considerations. Evaluation Criteria for Full Conversion Properties 1. Primary use of the property – short-term vacation rentals or long-term residential tenancies? 2. Location – relating to access to commercial and recreational services, transit, community amenities; 3. Relationship to surrounding uses – land use compatibility considerations; 4. Suitability for the type of buildings to be used as full-time residential uses: a. Are there appropriate kitchen facilities? b. Is the structure winterized and insulated? c. Fire/building code compliance? d. Other residential amenity considerations i.e. recreational areas e. Does the age and condition of the building fit as a long-term residential conversion? 5. Suitability for long-term intended use as tourism accommodation - what is the highest and best use of the property? What might be the future use of the property looking beyond the lifespan of the current structures? 6. Are there any improvements that need to be made to the property or building prior to acceptance for residential purposes? 7. What are the financial implications of redesignating and rezoning the property (i.e. taxation and water billing)? Tourism Accommodation Conversions Information Session October 24, 2013 Proposed Recommendations 2. Amend the Zoning By-law to expand the amount of time that a Tourist Establishment may be used by replacing the ‘31 day limit’ with ‘seasonal or temporary use’ It is recommended that the definition of Tourist Establishment be amended to replace the ‘31 day limit’ with ‘seasonal or temporary use’ which would mirror the language used in the Residential Tenancies Act. Proposed Tourist Establishment Definition Shall mean a building designed and intended to provide living accommodation to the travelling or vacationing public or occupied for a seasonal or temporary period in accordance with exemptions set out in the Residential Tenancies Act, as amended, and where all other municipal licensing requirements are complied with. The addition of ‘seasonal or temporary period’ in the definition would allow more flexibility for property owners, while acknowledging the importance of the Residential Tenancies Act. The definition further provides for a regulatory by-law (i.e. Business Licensing) to be put in place to limit activities and provide standards to meet for health and safety purposes. The definition would apply on a Town-wide basis, and would therefore apply to all permitted Tourist Establishments. Short-term (temporary) and seasonal use of tourism accommodation units would comply with the Zoning By-law, when the use complies with the municipal by-laws that the Town passes to regulate and set standards, such as Business Licensing. It is important to note that the recommendation is that the Zoning By-law be strengthened as it relates to the short-term use of residential properties by refining the definition of Dwelling Unit to prohibit short-term commercial use. Municipal licensing is the most appropriate tool to protect public health and safety through regular inspections. The Town should continue an inspection program specific to these longer use situations. 3. Continue/Enhance the Municipal Licensing program to ensure health and safety standards (Building Code and Fire Code) are met The preferred method of managing seasonal and temporary use of tourist establishments is through municipal licensing. The Municipal Licensing program can identify limitations of activities for commercial businesses and set standards for the two categories of use defined in the Tourist Establishment definition – travelling and vacationing public vs. seasonal or temporary use. The current municipal licensing program for Tourist Establishments could be enhanced by developing a basic license for conventional Tourist Establishments with an enhanced licensing stream for Tourist Establishments that rent seasonally or on a temporary basis. Further discussions regarding standards and expectations are required to determine how the municipality should proceed on this matter. Tourism Accommodation Conversions Information Session The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) October 24, 2013 Property Implications The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is the main provincial law which governs landlord and tenant relations in Ontario. As a Tourist Establishment business operator, will guests be allowed to stay for longer than 31 consecutive days? One of the key provisions of this Act is that tenants are granted ‘security of tenure’ meaning that tenants can remain in their accommodation as long as they pay their rent and don’t disturb their neighbours. Yes, the Town proposes to change the Zoning By-law to allow tourist establishments to be used for ‘seasonal or temporary’ periods of time. Please be aware that if you are renting for longer periods of time you may be subject to the Residential Tenancies Act. The RTA applies to rental units in residential complexes - meaning any living accommodation used or intended for use as rented residential premises - unless the rental unit falls within the many exemptions to the Act (Section 5). The Town does not regulate landlord/tenant relationships. The Town’s role is to confirm that tourist establishments meet Building and Fire Codes for their use while managing the land use through the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Legal case law has shown there is no clear and defining line for when the longer-term rental of a tourist establishment use might become a tenancy under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). If my property is identified as a ‘permanent conversion’, what does this mean for me? The Town is proposing to change the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law to recognize properties that have converted primarily to residential use. We would like to gather more information from these property owners and discuss the implications of these changes individually within the next month. There could be changes to the way a property is assessed by MPAC, how the property is billed for water usage, and whether licensing will be required. The implications are different for each property and the Town will arrange to meet with specific property owners to discuss this. Are there any changes proposed to the Business Licensing program? Property owners and guests/tenants in Wasaga Beach should rely on the RTA to determine if an occupancy is a short-term vacation/seasonal use or a residential tenancy. The Innkeeper’s Act is a very limited statute that deals almost exclusively with certain liens permitted to innkeepers (such as the ability to auction a guests [vs. tenants] possessions if a room is unpaid for three months). It is recommended that Business Licensing remain in place for tourist establishments with regular inspections. Tourist establishments will continue to be licensed and the Town is investigating an alternate licensing stream for those that wish to rent some of their units on a longer-term basis. No decisions have been made to this point on this matter. Permanent conversion properties would no longer be licensed as commercial businesses. Further information will be made available on this matter at the appropriate time. Tourism Accommodation Conversions Information Session October 24, 2013 Further Information Next Steps Examine full and partial conversion properties in detail to determine if they represent permanent residential uses. Meet with individual property owners to assist in this examination. Consider the most appropriate Official Plan land use designation and Zoning category for each property on a site-specific basis. Please visit the Town’s Housing Strategy Implementation website for more information on the Tourism Accommodation Conversions review and to keep up-to-date on the Town’s decision-making process. Report back to the Housing Strategy Implementation Working Group on findings of the property examinations with recommendations to obtain municipal direction. Prepare Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law Amendments: o to recognize the permanent residential conversion properties (Site-specific OPA and/or Rezoning), and o amend the definition of Tourist Establishment to change the 31 day time limit to ‘seasonal or temporary use’ in accordance with Residential Tenancies Act exemptions (Town-wide Zoning By-law Amendment). Circulate Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and schedule Public Meeting to hear from the community. Consider comments through public process. Adoption of an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment. Housing Strategy Implementation webpage www.wasagabeach.com/Housing_Strategy.index.gk Municipal Contacts Planning Dept. By-law Enforcement Fire Dept. Building Dept. Treasury Dept. Ray Kelso, Nathan Wukasch Doug Vincent Mike McWilliam, Wes Higgins Barrie Vickers Monica Quinlan (705) 429-3847 (705) 429-2511 (705) 429-5281 (705) 429-1120 (705) 429-3844 Other Contacts Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) Georgian Triangle Housing Resource Centre (705) 728-3572 (705) 445-0643 aS t. ett rR d. E. Je n Riv e Falvo St. Lisa St. Midd le Av e . wo od ia w E. at ha Fo re st Gl en St. ow Me ad d. Bl v Rd . Sp ot s Pa rk Be lls Britton Ct. Av e. eron Shaw St. Green way D r. . Rd Pa rk ke Kl on di E. Me ado wo od Dr. ve York A . Jack's Lake Dr. Lam o Autumn Morgan R d. W. nt Creek Dr. d Dr . gew oo Pridham Ct. R d. S. Walnut r. D Atkinson Rd. Freethy Rd. ale Sunnid We d Flos R d. Six Orchard Dr. Coun ty R d .7 Dr. Emerald St. Marty n Dr . ton Dr. Kelley Cres. 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