Proposed Hornby Island Vacation Rental Bylaw Changes
- Remove Vacation Rentals as legal property use and enable them through TUPs
- Cap the number of Vacation Rental TUPs at 67
- TUPs specific to Vacation Rentals will require:
- the septic tank has been inspected in the last 6 months and is working and capable of supporting the proposed occupancy load for the vacation rental use (in the current bylaw for Whaling Station, Anderson Road and High Salal)
- there is sufficient quantity and quality of potable water (meeting the Canada safe water guidelines and verified by a qualified professional) to support the vacation rental use.
- require the permit holder to post information for guests about awareness and sensitivity to the significant First Nations cultural heritage and archaeological sites on the island
- prohibit recreational vehicles or camping; (in current bylaw)
- allow vacation rental use only between May 1 – September 30; (in current bylaw)
- allow no more than 2 beds per bedroom and no more than three bedrooms (6 guests) to be used for dwellings on lots less than 1.0 hectare in size; or more than four bedrooms (8 guests) if the lot has an area of 1.0 hectare or more. (in current bylaw except the specified number of guests)
- restrict occupancy during any period of seven consecutive days to only one guest or guest party; (in current bylaw)
- limit occupancy and signage on the property (in current bylaw)
- require specific information to be posted to guests regarding:
- the location of property lines by way of a map,
- any applicable noise bylaws,
- measures to address water conservation,
- fire safety,
- storage and management of garbage,
- septic system care and
- control of pets (if pets are permitted) as stated in the permit or as determined by the owner or manager to effectively manage the site
- any other requirements the Local Trust Committee may consider appropriate.
Please note we do not yet know the timeline for these and they are still subject to revision or change by the Trustees.