Short-term Rental Accommodation Licensing

On January 27, 2020, Council passed the STRA - Short Term Rental Accommodation Licensing Bylaw 2020.11​​ that stipulates that operators and owners of all Short-term Accommodations within the Township of Ramara are required to obtain an annual licence to operate. Since then, Council has adopted Bylaw 2021.43 and Bylaw 2021.87 to Amend Bylaw 2020.11 - Being a Bylaw to license, regulate and govern Short-Term Rental Accommodation Uses

What is a Short-Term Rental Accommodat​​ion?

A Short-Term Rental Accommodation is a building or structure that operates or offers a place of temporary residence, lodging or occupancy by way of concession, permit, lease, licence, rental agreement or similar commercial arrangement for any period less than twenty-eight (28) consecutive calendar days, throughout all or any part of a calendar year.​​

What are the requirements?

The new Short-Term Rental Accommodation Bylaw 2020.11, sets out all the requirements to qualify for a licence. The following forms provide all the required information to applicants on what information, documents and forms must be supplied to the Township in addition to the annual licensing fee of $3,000.00. If you require further information or wish to review your eligibility for a licence, please email jpopple@ramara.ca .

Forms

Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Application Form

Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Waiting List Application Form

Complaints

 If complaints are filed with the Responsible Person and no action is undertaken, please forward your complaint to the Township of Ramara at bylaw@ramara.ca or fill out the online Report a Concern form. 

Appeals

An appeal can be made for infractions or Administrative Monetary Penalties related to the following by-laws:

A request for an appeal must be submitted to the Township in person or by mail within 15 days after receipt of a penalty notice. The date on the notice is considered to be day one (1). If mailing in the request, please ensure it is received within the 15 day time frame. 

Learn about how to make an appeal and the Appeals Tribunal

Frequently Asked Questions

The goal in regulating STRAs is to protect the quality and character of existing residential neighbourhoods, create a level playing field for all STRA operators, enhance consumer protection, and ensure STRAs provide occupants with a safe and healthy dwelling space. 

What is defined as a short-term rental accommodation (STRA)?

Short-term rental accommodation is a building or structure that operates or offers a place of temporary residence, lodging or occupancy by way of concession, permit, lease, licence, rental agreement or similar commercial arrangement for any period less than twenty-eight (28) consecutive calendar days, throughout all or any part of a calendar year.

When am I required to obtain an STRA  licence?

An STRA licence is required for all residential property owners who rent or advertise their property for rent for 28 or fewer days. The licence costs an annual fee of $3000.00.  

What is required to obtain a licence?

STRA Operators are required to meet specific requirements to obtain a licence; operators who can’t meet the criteria will be denied a licence. STRA operators must meet the following requirements:

  1. All Buildings must be built in compliance with the Ontario Building Code;
  2. Property must not be 300 meters from any other STRA licenced location;
  3. Property must comply with the Ontario Planning Act and Township of Ramara Zoning Bylaw;
  4. The building must comply with the Ontario Fire Code & Fire Prevention and Protection Act;
  5. Septic System (if applicable) must be shown to be in proper working order, pass inspection (if required) by a licenced septic installer and be designed to process effluent and greywater based on the number of legal bedrooms within the dwelling and as required by the Ontario Building Code Act;
  6. Property Taxes and all township accounts must be in good standing, and no debts to the Township are permitted;
  7. Property, accessory buildings and primary dwellings are all subject to licensing, property standards, building code and fire code inspections, and
  8. Fire pits and outdoor burning containers must comply with the Township Open Air Burning Bylaw.

How are maximum occupancy rates defined, and what is the maximum occupancy?

Maximum Occupancy rates for STRA’s are based on the number of legal bedrooms under the Ontario Building Code and in accordance with all building permits issued for the property and an approved septic system (if applicable) that has been designed for the number of legal bedrooms;

  1. Two (2) bedroom home – Maximum Occupancy 4
  2. Three (3) bedroom home – Maximum Occupancy 6
  3. Four (4) bedroom home – Maximum Occupancy 8
  4. Five (5) or more bedroom home – Maximum Occupancy 8

The Township STRA Licensing bylaw restricts the maximum occupancy to eight (8) overnights guests. 

If my STRA is licenced, what rules do I have to abide by?

  1. Noise restrictions apply to all licenced STRA locations, regardless of their location in Ramara (Noise Bylaw regulations only apply to owner-occupied or rental properties located in Lagoon City & Bayshore Village.
  2. Occupancy restrictions of 8 or fewer overnight guests.
  3. STRA’s are inspected to ensure the safety of the guests and surrounding properties.
  4. Bylaw officers can issue fines for non-compliance with any licence requirements or conditions.
  5.  The Township can place conditions and restrictions on an STRA Licence.
  6. STRA licences can be suspended or revoked for non-compliance.
  7. Administrative Monetary Penalties can be issued for non-compliance and added to property taxes if not paid.
    1. First Offence - $1000.00
    2. Second Offence - $1500.00
    3. Third Offence - $2000.00
    4. Fourth and subsequent Offence - $2500.00
  8. Administrative Licence Application fine ($3000.00) if an unlicensed STRA applies for a licence after being found in non-compliance.

In addition to Administrative Monetary Penalties, the Township may issue fines (Part 1 Ticket) or initiate proceedings (summons to court) under the Provincial Offences Act. If a conviction is obtained, the fines are up to a maximum of 100,000.00 under the Ontario Municipal Act and subject to possible court orders prohibiting the use of the property as an STRA.

What is the benefit to having an STRA next door compared to nuisance neighbours?

The STRA Licensing Bylaw (Bylaw 2020.11) requirements permit the Township to inspect, review property use, and require all those properties used as STRA’s to be safe, in compliance with municipal bylaws and Provincial Statutes. It also provides inspection powers, enforcement tools and the ability to prevent short-term rental accommodations from causing a disturbance in a neighbourhood. For example, if a short-term rental accommodation is causing a nuisance and being loud, the noise restrictions come into place, and monetary penalties can be enforced. If your neighbour is causing a nuisance and being loud, only the locations in the noise bylaw (Lagoon City and Bayshore Village) would apply.  

The person next door to me rents their house for longer than 29 consecutive days at a time. Would their property be regulated under the STRA Licensing bylaw?

The above-noted rules, regulations and bylaw requirements in STRA Licensing Bylaw 2020.11 do not apply to rentals of 29 or more consecutive days. In addition, many of the enforcement powers afforded under the STRA Licensing Bylaw do not apply to owner-occupied properties, which are only regulated by standard municipal bylaws.  

Are fireworks allowed at the STRA licenced locations?

On July 28,2021, Council adopted Bylaw 2021.60 to amend Bylaw 2019.40.  The Bylaw states that fireworks are NOT permitted at any Short-Term Rental accommodation location. 

Feedback

We want to hear from the residents in the community on how STRAs are running in the community and any suggestions or comments they want US to know about. Submit your comments on our forum in order to help improve our processes and communication. 

Submit your Feedback

Apply online for STRA

Short-Term Rental Accommodation Waiting List Application 

On October 25, 2021, Bylaw 2021.87 was passed and amended STRA Licensing Bylaw 2020.11 to include a minimum setback between licenced STRA locations in the Township. Under the new setback requirements, a new licence to operate a short-term rental accommodation shall not be granted to a property owner/operator if the proposed STRA location is within 300 metres of a property currently holding an STRA license. 

The Township has created a Waiting List to determine the priority in which the Township shall issue new licenses if a license becomes available. If your proposed STRA location is within 300 metres of a currently licensed location, please complete the application below to be added to the waiting list. Names shall be added to the waiting list based on the date and time they are received and will determine the priority in which new licenses are issued. 

To determine if you're within 300 metres of a licenced location, please consult the following:

  • Current list of licensed locations (found below)
  • Township's STRA mapping (click 'Short-Term Rental Buffer' under Bylaw)
  • Contacting the Township at jpopple@ramara.ca .

Questions

I am on the waiting list, what happens next?
Suppose a license becomes available for your location. In that case, the Township will contact you and provide you with fifteen (15) days to file a completed application along with payment of the licensing fee, failure to file the completed application within this time will result in your name being removed from the list and the next person contacted.
How do I determine if my proposed STRA location is within 300-metre of another STRA location?

To determine if you're within 300 metres of a licenced location, please consult the following:

  • Current list of licensed locations (found below)
  • Township's STRA mapping (click 'Short-Term Rental Buffer' under Bylaw)
  • Contacting the Township at jpopple@ramara.ca .
I have determined I am not within 300 metres of another STRA location, can I apply for a STRA licence?
If you are an owner or operator of a proposed STRA location and are not located within 300 metres of a licensed STRA location, you are not required to apply for the waiting list, and you may complete a standard application for a license.

 Apply online for STRA

Fireworks

Sign stating no fireworks in STRA locations

On July 28,2021, Council adopted Bylaw 2021.60 to amend Bylaw 2019.40 - A Bylaw to regulate the use of all types of Fireworks.  The Bylaw states that fireworks are NOT permitted at any Short-Term Rental accommodation location.

Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensed Locations

In accordance with the Short-term Rental Accommodations Bylaw 2020.11, the location of all licensed short-term rental accommodations in the Township shall be posted on the Township website and include the contact information for the Responsible Person appointed by the operator tasked with the management and response to complaints at the property  Responsible person appointed under the bylaw are available 24/7 to be contacted by tenants, residents and the general public who have a concern or complaint about the use of the property. The appointed person must respond to the licensed location within one (1) hour of being contacted by e-mail or phone. 

Map of Locations 

NOTE: When accessing the map, please click 'Short-Term Rental Accommodation' under the Business and Development tab.

Short Term Rental Accommodation Licensed Locations

#Municipal AddressLicence NumberMaximum OccupancyResponsible PersonContact Information
1 5556 Fawn Bay Road 2024.043 8 Occupants Jessica Ryan

705-619-4811

705-345-2592

jessicacleaningpro@gmail.com 

2 27 Southview Drive 2024-035 8 Occupants Frank Garcia

416-505-4210

fgarcia@wwe.ca 

3  2392 Concession Road F&G 2024-049 8 Occupants  Wesley Toth

  705-716-2793

tothconstruction@hotmail.com 

4 3700 Portage Bay Road 2024.044 8 Occupants Jason Piotrowski

705-333-3710

maison.meloche3700@gmail.com 

5 7446 East River Rd. 2024.039 6 Occupants Peter Krolewski

647-569-6967

647-248-6967

kerrkro@hotmail.com 

6 7696 South River Road 2024.056 6 Occupants John Vettor

905-724-0166

john.vettor@hotmail.com 

7 6138 Bluebird Street 2024.053  6 Occupants Mike Iwanow 

647-746-1709

mike.iwanow@icloud.com  

8  2909 Bayview Drive  2024.026  8 Occupants  Noah Schwartz

 416-727-4458

nschwartz100@gmail.com 

9 6568 Quarry Point Road 2024.022 8 Occupants

Arvinder Gaya

416-895-4458

arvindergaya@yahoo.ca 

10 4453 Orkney Beach Road  2023.095  8 Occupants

 Hamid Komati

 416-560-2064

unikdb@gmail.com 

11 5442 Fawn Bay Road 2024.042 8 Occupants

Ryan McNutt

905-809-3921

uniquelypottnutt@gmail.com 

12 63 Turtle Path 2024.070 8 Occupants

Assunta Hrynkiw

416-358-2784

416-358-2787

tina.hrynkiw@hotmail.com 

13  2409 Lakeshore Drive 2024.038   8 Occupants

Nirupa Rajalathan 

 416-564-7639

niru02@hotmail.com 

14  3617 Southwood Beach Blvd.  2024.067  6 Occupants

Mike Madani 

416-419-2421

mhdmadani@gmail.com  

15 1280 Black Beach Lane 2023.092 8 Occupants

John Bilenkis

647-686-6004

johnbilenkis@gmail.com 

16 7874 Pineridge Road 2024.057 6 Occupants

Samantha Knight

249-385-5898
enhancedcleaningsolutions@outlook.com 

17 74 Turtle Path  2024.050  8 Occupants

Gazi Belayet Hossain 

647-801-1527

g_b_hossain@hotmail.com  

18  3784 Tuppy Drive 2024.059  8 Occupants 

 Mengqiang Kang

 416-558-9686

polymerkmq@hotmail.com 

19 1119 Concession Road 12 2024.031 6 Occupants

Marco Ormonde

705-241-8994

thenorthbymarco@gmail.com 

20 7430 Islandview Street 2024.032 6 Occupants

Kerri Fogarty

705-330-6945

kerrifogarty@rogers.com 

21 6533 Pioneer Village Lane 2024.046
 6 Occupants  Munezah Safeer

416-270-4801

munezah.safeer@gmail.com 

22 3472 Monk Road  2024.062  8 Occupants  Nikhil Bajaj

647-325-1061

nikhil@marathonlaw.ca  

23 7846 Birch Drive 2024.061 6 Occupants Daniel Semenzato

416-899-5044

daniel.semenzato@hotmail.it   

24 7811 Oakridge Drive 2024.013

8 Occupants

Christine Glenn

905-473-3192

416-616-0415

christine@trafficsource.ca 

25 6312 Bluebird Street 2024.027

6 Occupants

Cassandra Obidzinski

416-899-4261

416-902-1886

bluebirdcottagerental@gmail.com 

26 5 Ridge Avenue 2024.041

8 Occupants

Maria Zielenski

705-481-1045

maria@zielenski.com 

27 5552 Rama Road 2024.037

6 Occupants

Larry Radzio

416-543-1857

larry.radzio@gmail.com 

28 4185 Orkney Beach Road 2024.005

6 Occupants

Severn/Muskoka Cottage Rentals

705-330-7333

info@severnmuskokacottagerentals.com 

29  1044 Sylvan Glen Drive  2024.016

 6 Occupants

 Richard Siewierski

 416-436-1625

siewierski84@hotmail.com 

30 7318 Glen Ellen Drive 2024.036

8 Occupants

Rizwan Rabbani

647-818-5587

sunny@mybollywoodbody.com 

31 6406 Rama Road  2024.040 

8 Occupants 

Peter Mustin 

416-716-2909

petermustin@gmail.com  

32 3662 Glenrest Drive 2024.051

8 Occupants

Daniel Johnson

289-251-1909

monnocanada@gmail.com 

33  1D Old Indian Trail 2024.063  6 Occupants  Ryan Alves

647-223-7702

ryanalves777@gmail.com 

34  7261 Davy Drive
 2024.065 8 Occupants   Shelby Marchant

 705-305-1326
shelby@refreshcleaningco.net 

 

35 3470 Amilia Drive 2024.054

8

Occupants

Rachel Gillespie

416-819-7224

littleducklingcabins@gmail.com 

36 1299 Furniss Drive 2024.064 

8 Occupants 

Mark Mohammadian

 647-869-1939
mark.mdn@hotmail.com 

37  7349 Davy Drive  2023.088

 2 Occupants

 Lisa Foy

705-309-7297

lisaafoy@gmail.com  

38 6232 Bluebird Street 2023.090

6

Occupants

Marjam Mehajer

647-975-5959

marjanm22@yahoo.ca55 

39 4109 Bonnie Beach Road  2023.094

8 Occupants

Sina Daneshi 

 416-529-9274

sinadeaneshi@yahoo.ca 

40  1303 Ramara Road 47  2024.033

 6 Occupants

 Mary Ludes

 647-338-1724

lmanuvetpillai@gmail.com 

41  16 Thicketwood Place  2024.006  8 Occupants  Ali Vahedi

  416-558-9468 / 416-558-9468

vahediali121@gmail.com 

42

 7475

Island

Crescent 

 2024.069

6

Occupants

 Holly-Ann Lottermoser

 705-627-9187

visitblackriverhaus@gmail.com 

43

 2801

Furniss

Crescent

 2024.045

6

Occupants

 Keyi Zhang

 416-826-9772

keyi.zhang01@gmail.com 

44 2770 Lone Birch Trail  2024.060 6 Occupants

1- Teresa Tso

2- Iza Gizel

1- 416-602-6020 teresa.tso@gmail.com 

2- 647-464-8419 hostyourhomes@gmail.com  

45  2300 Lakeshore Drive  2024.001  6 Occupants  Ryan Nagarajan

 647-702-2241

46 4787 Byers Lane  2024.004 8 Occupants James Mymryk

705-300-6261

easyhaven@gmail.com  

47 77 Lake Ave. 2024.007 4 Occupants Elefteri Ratchev 

647-298-6856

tratchev@yahoo.com 

48 1680 Lakeshore Drive  2024.010  6 Occupants  Eugene Mirkin

 416-835-8300

em@mirkin.ca 

49 7194 Beach Dr. 2024.008 8 Occupants Dayaa Al Zoubi

647-871-4194

dayaaf@gmail.com 

50 6067 Concession Road B/C  2024.014 8 Occupants   Hiten Goswami

647-505-5226

hiten.toronto@gmail.com 

51 6014 Mariposa Beach Rd. 2024.025 6 Occupants Razi Shafiq

647-952-2209

mariposabeachrd@gmail.com 

52

82 Bayshore

Drive

2024.052

Occupants

Brian Labonte

647-300-9189

Brian.Labonte@outlook.com 

53 4283 Plum Point Road 2024.047

6

Occupants

Catherine Ross

905-847-2146

Catherineross50@gmail.com 

54  8101 Kings River Road  2024.021

 6 Occupants

 Barb Rosebrugh

 705-796-2019

Barabara.rosebrugh@gmail.com 

55 203 Florence Avenue   2024.068

 8 Occupants

 Christopher Asdrubolini

 416-559-9395

chris.asdrubolini@gmail.com 

56 2573 Lakeshore Drive 2024.055

8 Occupants

Paula Dourado

416-587-4139

paulaspdourado@gmail.com 

57 5794 Victoria Park Road 2024.048

8 Occupants

Margaret Gucciardi

905-409-7328

margaretgucciardi@yahoo.com 

58 8098 Laidlaw Avenue 2024.058

6 Occupants

Rod Johnson

705-627-1321

rodjohnson@outlook.com 

59  4785 Cedar Point Lane  2024.002

 6 Occupants

 Anders Hagman

 705-796-3723

hags76@gmail.com 

60  3756 Glenrest Drive 2024.028 

 6 Occupants

Joe Stott 

 647-632-6226

joestott@gmail.com 

61 79 Simcoe Road
2023.097

8 Occupants

Alireza Mohseni

647-773-3622 / 647-406-6485

amohseni.mech@gmail.com 

62 7648 Oak Point Road 2024.011

8 Occupants

Robert Fawcett

416-831-6373 / 416-347-7132

robert@fawcettfamily.ca 

63 1166 Black Beach Lane 2024.003

4 Occupants

Robert & Heather Charlton

905-808-6548

hmcnaughton@hotmail.com 

64 1948 Lakeshore Drive 2024.009

6 Occupants

Michael Sherkin

416-771-9307

bagelworld@rogers.com 

65 1114 Ramara Road 47 2024.012

6 Occupants

Jenny Kim

647-327-1876

jennykim.ma@gmail.com 

66 4509 Fern Resort Road 2024.015

6 Occupants

Rekha Kochappu

647-529-2847

reks7495@gmail.com 

67 4232 Airport Rd 2024.018

6 Occupants

Shari Fraser

705-739-9727 / 705-321-4397

skfraser@csolve.net 

68 1215 Ramara Road 47 2024.019

8 Occupants

Maya Singh

647-880-4902

mayarathore@yahoo.com 

69 2719 Lone Birch Trail 2024.017

6 Occupants

Janne Jarcan

705-220-9540

jjarcan@yahoo.ca 

70 16 Willow Crescent 2024.020

6 Occupants

Vanessa Yeremian

416-551-5753

vanessayere12@gmail.com 

71 22 Turtle Path 2024.023

8 Occupants

Olga Mishchenko

647-466-7708

olgamishenko1123@gmail.com 

72 20 South Island Trail 2024.024

8 Occupants

Gazi B. Hossain

647-801-1527

sfaruk99@hotmail.com 

73 8038 Oakridge Drive 2024.029

6 Occupants

Anderson dos Santos Ferreira/

Tess - Ticiany Ferreira

adsf.anderson@gmail.com 

647-818-1874

647-838-1874

74 4113 Bayview Avenue 2024.030

6 Occupants

John Vettor

john.vettor@hotmail.com 

905-724-0166

75 4150 Glen Cedar Drive 2024.066

4 Occupants

Dimitri Papoutsis

kristynapapoutsis@gmail.com
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16-648-5004