FORM: STAR Application: Town of Sylvan Lake

Short-Term Accommodation Rental Application

Welcome

Short-Term Accommodation Rental (STAR)

Congratulations on applying to start a short-term accommodation rental business! Although the application process can be long, we are here to help you along the way.

You must have all the information before you can submit this online application.
All drawings must be clear and understandable. Please use the grid paper provided in the Good Host Guidebook or a ruler when drawing your plans.

Before you begin, please read the Good Host Guidebook. It explains the process and lists the documents and information you need.

If you have read the Good Host Guidebook and gathered everything you need for the application then you can get started.

Please sign to indicate that you read and agree to the conditions in the Good Host Guidebook.

If you have read the Good Host Guidebook and gathered everything you need for the application then you can get started.

Owner Information

Lets begin! Tell us about you.

You must own the property to apply.
ALL owners must be listed on the application.
By listing all owner you are acknowledging that each owner has given consent to apply for a STAR.
Owners must be a person. What does that mean? Businesses and societies are not permitted to apply. Why? This helps us to protect the availability of affordable housing in Sylvan Lake.

Name of the applicant *

Email address of the applicant *

Full Name, Mailing Address, Telephone No. and Email of ALL owner(s) *

A current (within 30 days) Certificate of Title is required

ALL pages of the title must be submitted.

You can provide the certificate with the application or request that the Town provide the Certificate of Title. There is a $20 fee for the Town to provide the Certificate of Title.

Do you want the Town to provide the current Certificate of Title for a $20 fee?

Yes - I agree to pay the $20 fee for the current Certificate of Title

No - I have attached the current Certificate of Title to the application

Current Certificate of Title (Max 1GB)

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Property Information

Short-Term Accommodation Rental Property Information

You are doing great! Now tell us about the property.

Address of the property *

The operating name of the STAR (eg The Log House) *

24 hours contact telephone number *

24 hour contact email

All websites where the STAR will be advertised

List all the locations that are not websites that the STAR will be marketed

Is this property under a condominium association, homeowners association, or property management company or the like *

If YES a letter from your respective affiliation outlining the following must be provided:

approval to operate a STAR specifying the specific address; and
the number of parking stalls allotted for your STAR.

Yes

Attach the letter of approval here

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Attach the Home Safety and Evacuation Floor Plan here. Please make sure the plan is clear and understandable. If you are drawing the plan make sure to use the grid paper in the Good Host Guidebook or a ruler. (Max 1GB) *

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Types of dwelling units

Now let's select the type of home you are applying to use to operate a STAR. To help you understand the types of houses we've included a description of each below.

apartment: a residential building with a shared outside entrance(s) consisting of at least 3 dwelling units
detatched dwelling: a residential building containing one (1) dwelling unit, which is physically separated from any other residential building, and does not include a manufactured home
duplex: a separate residential building consisting of two (2) separate dwelling units each above grade and having exterior entrances
four-plex: a building comtaining four (4) dwelling units each with direct exterior access
garage suite: a dwelling unit located above or forming part of a detached garage
manufactured home: means a prefabricated, transportable, single or multi section single family dwelling, comforming with applicable CSA certification standards at time of construction
row housing: a group of three (3) or more dwelling units, each unit separated by a common or party wall and having a separar front and rear access to the outside grade
secondary suite: a separate and subordinate dwelling unit contained within a detached dwelling which meets the requirements of the Land Use Bylaw as amended
stacked row housing: a building containing three (3) or more dwelling units, each unit separated by a common or party wall and having either a separarte front or rear access to the outside grade. Dwelling units within a building may be situated either wholly or partially over or under dwelling units
portion of a home: means renting a bedroom(s) or part of the home while the permanent resident is occupanying the home. THIS IS NOT A SECONDARY SUITE

Are you applying for the entire home or a portion of a home? *

Entire home

A portion of the home

What type of dwelling unit will be used as a Short-Term Accommodation Rental *

Apartment in an apartment building

Detached house

Duplex

Four-plex

Garage suite (portion of this unit is not permitted, only the entire unit)

Manufactured home

Row housing

Secondary Suite (portion of this unit is not permitted, only the entire unit)

Stacked row housing (portion of this unit is not permitted, only the entire unit)

STAR Photos

Photos of the STAR are required. Below attach photos showing the following:

Star photos outside of the property, both front and rear
parking
sleeping space (if being applied for)
bedrooms include the windows for egress
other photos that showcase the STAR for the Business Directory

A maximum of 12 photos permitted

Maximum picture size is 2MB

4 of the photos submitted will be used in the Business Directory to advertise you STAR

1. Attach the required photos of your STAR property. Please ensure that you submit ALL of the required photos listed above. *

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2. Attach the required photos of your STAR property. Please ensure that you submit ALL of the required photos listed above. *

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3. Attach the required photos of your STAR property. Please ensure that you submit ALL of the required photos listed above. *

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4. Attach the required photos of your STAR property. Please ensure that you submit ALL of the required photos listed above. *

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5. Attach the required photos of your STAR property. Please ensure that you submit ALL of the required photos listed above. *

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6. Attach the required photos of your STAR property. Please ensure that you submit ALL of the required photos listed above. *

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7. Attach the required photos of your STAR property. Please ensure that you submit ALL of the required photos listed above. *

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8. Attach the required photos of your STAR property. Please ensure that you submit ALL of the required photos listed above. *

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9. Attach the required photos of your STAR property. Please ensure that you submit ALL of the required photos listed above. *

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10. Attach the required photos of your STAR property. Please ensure that you submit ALL of the required photos listed above. *

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11. Attach the required photos of your STAR property. Please ensure that you submit ALL of the required photos listed above. Copy *

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12. Attach the required photos of your STAR property. Please ensure that you submit ALL of the required photos listed above. *

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Occupancy Calculation

Now let's get into the details of how many adults can sleep in your STAR. Refer back your Host Guidebook if you are unsure about how to answer this section.

Remember:

Maximum of 2 adults per bedroom or sleeping space
Children under the age of 18 years of age do not calculate into the occupancy of the property
"sleeping space" means a habitable room that is not a bedroom but is used for sleeping purposes in combination with other uses
You can apply for 1 sleeping space - for example a sofa bed in the livingroom

Indicate how many bedrooms are you applying for *

1 bedroom

2 bedrooms

3 bedrooms

4 bedrooms

5 bedrooms

6 bedrooms

7 bedrooms

8 bedrooms

How many beds in bedroom #1 *

n/a

How many beds in bedroom #2 (select N/A if not applicable) *

n/a

How many beds in bedroom #5 (select N/A if not applicable) *

n/a

How many beds in bedroom #3 (select N/A if not applicable) *

n/a

How many beds in bedroom #4 (select N/A if not applicable) *

n/a

How many beds in bedroom #6 (select N/A if not applicable) *

n/a

How many beds in bedroom #7 (select N/A if not applicable) *

n/a

How many beds in bedroom #8 (select N/A if not applicable) *

n/a

Are you applying for a sleeping space? *

Yes (only 1 sleeping space can be applied for with a maximum of 2 adults)

No (put N/A in the box below)

If you are applying for a sleeping space where is it located? (only 1 permitted) *

Attach the sleeping plan here *

A sleeping plan must show:

each bedroom
number of beds per bedroom
the location of a sleeping space (if applied for)

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All components of food prep area maintained *

fridge temperature is at or below 4 C (40 F)

stove in good working condition

counters and cupboards in good condition, free of cracks, and made of non-absorbent materials

sink with hot and cold potable water provided

Floors/walls/ceilings *

easily cleaned, walls have no cracks or holes

floors are not loose or lifting, and have no cracks or holes

bath/kitchen: have non-absorbent materials that don’t harbor dirt/grease/vermin

Electrical outlets/switches/fixtures *

there are no missing switch plates or exposed wires

GFCI outlet is present where appropriate and light switches located in accordance with Building Code

the light switch is a minimum of 3 ft from tub/shower and is GFCI protected

Health and Life Safety Items

Having a safe and healthy home for your guests is very important. You must acknowledge each item to validate that your Short-term Accommodation Rental meets the requirements.

Garbage managed *

sufficient amount of containers inside and outside

Continuous supply of heat and electricity *

there is continuous electricity provided at all outlets

the furnace in good working condition and able to maintain a temperature of 22C from September 1st to May 1st

there are no temporary heat source, corroded venting, cracked heat exchanger

Adequate lighting in stairwell and hallway *

It is well lit to prevent physical injury

General nuisance *

no blocked exits

no mold present

no habitable areas with a ceiling below 6.5ft

appliances properly vented

Adequate space for sleeping *

there is at least 197 ft3 (5.6 m3) airspace/ 32 sq ft (3 m2) per person in bedroom

there is at least 102 sq ft (9.5 m2) and 756 ft3 (21.4 m3) of air space per adult sleeping in a habitable room

Plumbing and drainage *

the sewage system is in good operating condition

there is hot and cold potable water with adequate volume & pressure

the plumbing in good working condition (toilets, showers, taps)

Security locks, safe balcony, stairs, railings, egress *

locks on doors and windows

doors and windows easily open for escape

all bedrooms have a window that opens from the inside

windows have unobstructed opening with a min of 15 inches for dimensions and opening area is not less than 3.77 sq ft (.35 m2)

guard rails on stairs and decks are not broken or loose

guard rails on stairs and decks are the height and spacing in accordance with the Alberta Building Code

Premises is clean and pest free *

Yes

Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are operational and in right location *

located as per My Alberta Health https://myhealth.alberta.ca/alberta/Pages/Smoke-alarms-and-home-safety.aspx

annually tested

Fire extinguishers *

operational

not expired

Structurally sound and free from water infiltration *

the basement, cellar, or crawl space is structurally sound

no damaged or rotting building materials

Adequate ventilation in bedrooms *

all bedrooms have easily openable windows meeting egress requirements according to Alberta Building Code

All components of washroom provided have *

toilet, sink, and tub or shower provided

sink in same room as toilet or adjacent to door to toilet

natural or mechanical ventilation

hot water 46 – 60 C

cabinets and counters in good repair

Roof/exterior walls/doors/windows - weather/wind/waterproof *

There are no leaks in roof, roof is waterproof, windproof, and weatherproof

windows are free of cracks, screened, protect against cold weather and are weatherproof

doors are free of cracks, tight-fitting and weatherproof

exterior cladding is weatherproof

exterior is free of refuse

Release: Please initial to indicate that you understand and agree that: *

By acknowledging each box of Health and Life Safety Items I am officially stating that they are in compliance and that falsely reporting compliance can result in the loss of the license to operate a Short-Term Accommodation License.

I further unconditionally release the Town of Sylvan Lake and its managers, officers, employees, agents and representatives from any liability, which may arise due to the operation of the Short-Term Accommodation Rental, or any person directly or indirectly associated with the Short-Term Accommodation Rental, including any officers, directors, employees, agents or invitees, for any injury, damage, death or loss, including any loss of income or loss of opportunity, resulting or arising, directly or indirectly, from the operation of the Short-Term Accommodation Rental in the Town of Sylvan Lake.

PARKING

Great job, you are almost done.

Your parking plan is based on the number of bedrooms. Use the information below to help you figure out how much parking you will need.

Remember:

You garage counts for parking stalls if you make the space available to your guests
Parking areas must be hard surfaced if access is gained directly from or to a paved road with the exception of a lane
Parking areas must be hard surfaced or contain all weather surfaces (gravel) if access is gained directly from a lane
No relaxation to the parking requirements will be considered
Tandem parking may be considered at the discretion of the Licensing Inspector
All parking stalls must be contained on the property
On street parking will not be considered to meet the parking requirements
Parking allowance from another property is not permitted
One (1) additional parking stall for every one (1) bedroom added thereafter

Parking requirements.

Dwelling Unit
(detached, duplex, manufactured home, row housing, triplex, four-plex)

Details: Existing parking is two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit

Requirement:

1 to 3 bedrooms: existing requirement for the dwelling unit (total 2)
4 bedrooms: one (1) additional parking space (total 3)
5 to 6 bedrooms: two (2) additional parking stalls (total 4)

Secondary Suite

Details: Existing parking is one (1) parking stalls in addition to the two (2) for the primary residence

Requirement:

1 to 2 bedrooms: existing requirement for the dwelling unit (total 3)

Garage suites used as Short-Term Accommodation Rental

Details: Existing parking is one (1) parking stalls in addition to the two (2) for the primary residence

Requirement:

1 to 2 bedrooms: existing requirement for the dwelling unit (total 3)
3 to 4 bedrooms: one (1) additional parking stall (total 4)

Apartments and stacked row housing

Requirement:

1 – 2 bedrooms: one (1) parking stall
3 bedrooms: two (2) parking stalls

A portion of a Dwelling Unit
(detached, duplex, manufactured home, row housing, triplex, four-plex)

Details: Existing parking is two (2) parking stalls per dwelling unit

Requirement:

1 to 3 bedrooms: one (1) additional parking stall (total 3)
4 bedrooms: two (2) additional parking stalls (total 4)
5 to 6 bedrooms: three (3) additional parking stalls (total 5)

Please provide a Parking Plan for your short-term accommodation rental. REMEMBER dimensions and type of surfacing of the parking must be included. *

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How many parking stalls do you have available for the STAR and where are they located? *

What is the parking surfacing? ie concrete, gravel, etc *

What are the dimensions of each parking stall? *

By submitting and electronically signing this application, I hereby allow right of entry for inspection purposes. The information given on this application is full and complete and is a true statement of the facts relating to this application for a Short *

The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of Section 33(c) the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be protected under the provisions of the Act. Personal information, such as names, will not be published unless express consent is provided. Email addresses will be utilized to facilitate contact as indicated above. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the collection and/or use of this information, please contact Business Licensing at 403 864 5663.

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