2019-09-12 Special Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA   12 SEPTEMBER 2019




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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                                   12 SEPTEMBER 2019

        Amendments to Administration Subordinate Local Law No.1

        There are various administration changes to allow for the operation of short stay letting including the inclusion of
        Schedule 214 - operation of short stay letting (Schedule). The Schedule is made up of 9 sections which are explained
        below.

        Section 1
        Section 1 identifies the prescribed activity being the Operation of short stay letting. The operation of short stay
        letting means the provision, or making available, on a commercial basis, of short stay letting.

        Section 2
        Section 2 identifies premises which do not need to apply for a Local law approval. Generally, all short term
        accommodation requires a Local Law approval, except for units used for short term accommodation in a complex
        which has an on-site manager who is responsible for managing the complex and the units are in the letting pool
        and managed by the on-site manager. This means that if a unit is not in the letting pool then a Local Law approval
        is required.

        Section 3
       Section 3 sets out the documents and materials which are required to be provided for an application seeking
        approval. The following documents are required to be provided.
        Please note: The following numbering corresponds to the equivalent numbered provision in the Schedule contained
        in the proposed amendments to Subordinate Local Law No 1.

             (a) The application form. The application form will be able to be found on Council’s website.
             (b) The relevant fees outlined in Council’s fees and charges. The proposed annual fee of $100 is proposed to
                be waivered for the first 6 months after the Local law commences.
             (c) This provision ensures that all documents that are required are provided.
             (d) The following plans must be provided:
                   |.  a site plan which shows where the dwelling is located on the lot or within the complex and the
                       location of any swimming pools and spa/s;
                  I.   a floor plan which shows the internal layout including bedrooms, living areas etc.;
                  Ill  an indication of the maximum number of persons for each bedroom.
             (e) If in a unit complex, provide body corporate consent indicating the unit can be used for short term
                accommodation.
             (£) Confirmation that the premises can lawfully be used for short term letting.
                   |.  Ifrequired, a development approval for short term accommodation or for Visitor accommodation
                       under The Noosa Plan 2006 should be obtained. If there is no development approval required,
                       confirmation that the premises has existing use rights is required.

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