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Short-Term Accommodations in Watson Lake

Thank you for participating in our survey! Mayor and Council are committed to ensuring that our community remains responsive to the evolving needs of those who live, work and visit Watson Lake. With the growing presence of short-term accommodations such as Airbnbs, we are seeking your input to help guide future policy decisions.

This survey is meant to gather feedback and perspectives from residents on short-term accommodations in our community. Your input will help us better understand the benefits, challenges, and impacts these types of accommodations will have on our community.
1.Do you support allowing the operation of short-term accommodations such as Airbnbs in Watson Lake?
2.What type of short-term accommodation use do you support operating in Watson Lake?
3.What benefits, if any, do you see from short-term accommodations operating in Watson Lake? (choose all that apply)
4.What concerns, if any, do you have about short-term accommodations in Watson Lake? (choose all that apply)
5.The Town of Watson Lake follows a Zoning Bylaw, which determines allowable uses based on location and type of property.

Should short-term accommodations be limited to specific property zones, such as Residential, Multi-Residential, Commercial, etc.?
6.Which property zones should allow for the operation of short-term accommodations? (choose all that apply)
7.If short-term accommodations are permitted, do you believe there should be conditions or regulations in place?
8.Which of the following conditions would you support?
9.Do you think short-term accommodation operators should pay a permit fee or higher business licence fee to support community services?
10.Do you have any additional comments or suggestions regarding short-term accommodations in Watson Lake that you would like Mayor and Council to consider?