琉璃神社 city council is moving forward on regulations for short-term rentals.

On Monday, Feb. 25, council gave first reading to a zoning bylaw amendment for short-term rental accommodations.

鈥淪ince last fall, we鈥檝e made some adjustments and are bringing forward regulations that balance several objectives,鈥� said Laura Bentley, community planning supervisor with the city. 鈥淩esidents will have an opportunity to provide feedback at a public hearing, and we aim to have new regulations in place this spring.鈥�

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The regulations would allow short-term rentals in an operator鈥檚 principal residence in residential and mixed-use commercial zones, though they would not be allowed in secondary suites or carriage houses. Currently, short-term rentals are only allowed in some commercial zones. Select tourist areas would continue to allow short-term rentals without being limited to an operator鈥檚 principal residence. Anyone looking to operate a short-term rental would need to obtain a business licence, according to a city news release.

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The public is invited to comment on the proposed regulations at a public hearing on Tuesday, March 12, at 6 p.m. in council chambers. Written feedback may be submitted by 4 p.m. on Monday, March 11, either by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca or by letter to the Office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, 琉璃神社, BC V1Y 1J4.

For more information about the proposed short-term rental regulations and the Healthy Housing Strategy, visit .

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