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Letter: Why not short-term rentals in the new agricultural zone, Squamish?

'If there was a limit of ‘short term renter’ space based on a pro-rate percentage allowance of the respective acreage, could that not be allowed?'
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I note the council is creating zoning, Agriculture-1, and it is to support farming and the ALR lands for agriculture, and it also supports ecotourism. Huzzah.

But the zoning also states it also excludes ‘short-term rentals’.

In travelling, I have found wonderful B&Bs at farms and vinyards, which helps support the landowner/workers, and encourages sustainable food harvesting. Such would be a boon to our tourist market, and have little impact on the lands.

If there was a limit of ‘short term renter’ space based on a pro-rate percentage allowance of the respective acreage, could that not be allowed? (I am thinking of both RV overnight parking, or a suite.)

I see it as a win for the agriculturist (additional income for the farmer), and for the Municipality; both earning fees which helps to further support the ALR decision.

Andrea Symons

Squamish

 

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