Invermere council has given first and second readings to a short-term rental bylaw that would impose new regulations.
If approved the following restrictions will be in place.
- Not more than eight guests will be allowed to stay in an STR at any time.
- Not more than four bedrooms, and not more than two persons per bedroom, will be allowed in an STR.
- Not more than one business licence or Temporary Use Permits will be issued per STR owner.
- Noise monitoring system will be a licencing requirement for each STR unit.
- One dedicated off-street parking stall must be provided on-site for 1-4 guests in an STR, and two dedicated off-street parking stalls must be provided for 5-8 guests in the STR.
- Off-site parking (i.e., parking of guests’ vehicles on the street) will not be permitted.
- No outdoor pool/s will be allowed in any STR operation unless permitted by Temporary Use Permits.
Mayor Al Miller said they are hoping to get it through council quickly and it should help manage STRs in the community.
“We’re looking forward to getting through our processes and getting this bylaw up and running,” said Miller.
“We’re hoping to keep the whole short-term rental program somewhat in order and regulate it and manage it.”
The District of Invermere is accepting community feedback on the proposed bylaw until noon on Jan. 19.