RDEK is moving forward with STR regulation.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has approved regulation of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in all its Electoral Areas. The vote came from the board to regulate Short-Term Rentals through Temporary Use Permits which specifies certain conditions of the Short-Term Rental use and regulates construction of buildings for its specific use. The permits are issued for up to three years with the chance to extended for another three years prior to re-applying for the permit.

In a statement reported by e-know.ca, https://www.e-know.ca/regions/east-kootenay/regulation-of-strs-moves-forward-in-rural-rdek/ RDEK Planner Michele Bates shares her following comments on the new regulation of STRs.

“Over the past year, we have been engaged in a planning process to investigate the benefits and concerns of STRs and options to regulate them. The results of the planning process were presented to the Board April 7 and 8. We brought forward three options that could be considered should the board wish to proceed with regulations: zoning and Official Community Plan amendments, Temporary Use Permits, or an Order-in-Council to allow the RDEK to use business licences.”

Additional consultation will be taking place with the public throughout the next phase of this project. Staff will begin laying out the expected timeline to complete the work needing to be done and bring the recommendations towards the board.