There is one delegation, Peggy Thompson, to provide some well researched input on Short Term Rentals.

Some Boblo Island residents have submitted a petition requesting any and all short term rentals be prohibited on the island.

A committee is recommended ‘to address any appeals’ but the report continues that the committee would have full authority to make decisions on applications and appeals relating to licensing matters.

I couldn’t find any mention of accessibility in the Administration Report or Appendix “B” –OWNER OCCUPIED and Appendix “C” – Not Owner Occupied.

The provincial guide for municipalities that are considering regulating home-sharing in their communities does mention accessibility and provincial legislation.

Provincial Act

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)

Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR), O. Reg. 191/11

Ontario has laws to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is a law that sets out a process for developing and enforcing accessibility standards.

Accessibility standards are laws under the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation that government, businesses, non-profits and public sector organizations must follow to become more accessible. They help organizations identify and remove barriers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in 5 areas of daily life in the areas of transportation, customer service, employment, information and communications and in the design of public spaces.

Application

The AODA and its related accessibility standards applies to every person or organization that provides goods, services or facilities to the public or other third parties and that has at least one employee in Ontario. Accessibility requirements and deadlines depend on the type and size of your organization.

If an organization has one or more employees, the organization must adhere to the accessibility requirements under the AODA and its standards. Sole proprietors or self-employed individuals who do not have employees are exempt from having to comply with the AODA and its accessibility standards.