Whitehorse Council Addresses Short-Term Rental Concerns
The City of Whitehorse's new zoning bylaw rewrite has begun, with the first reading passing unanimously on October 27.
Councillors expressed concerns about the current draft, particularly regarding short-term rental regulations, which will significantly impact the city's future.
"I'm supportive of bringing a bylaw forward to essentially enable the official community plan,"
noted Councillor Paolo Gallina, who believes moving the bylaw forward is the best way to achieve the plan's goals and vision, despite not agreeing with everything in it.
- The new bylaw has been named the most important project for the current city council.
- It will have profound implications on the future look and feel of Whitehorse.
- Much has changed since the previous zoning bylaw was passed in 2012.
Author's summary: Whitehorse council unanimously passes first reading of new zoning bylaw.