Denman trustees approve proactive vacation-rental enforcement
The Local Trust Committee directed bylaw staff to begin proactive enforcement of short-term vacation-rental rules, with one trustee opposed.
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The Denman Island Local Trust Committee directed bylaw enforcement staff to institute a proactive policy for short-term vacation rentals, after discussing options including online searches for advertised rentals and letters to operators. [1]
Bylaw Enforcement Manager Miles Drew said staff could investigate without a specific complaint when rental operations are advertised. The minutes also record discussion of whether education should come before enforcement. [1]
The motion carried, with Local Trustee Laura Busheikin opposed; she said she would favour the approach only if it included an education component. [1]
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Denman Island Local Trust Committee minutes, May 1, 2018
that the Denman Island Local Trust Committee direct Bylaw Enforcement staff to institute a proactive Bylaw Enforcement Policy with respect to Short-term Vacation Rentals on Denman Island.
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