The new rules aren't in place yet, but staff are recommending:Banning people from listing units where they don't live. Amending zoning bylaws to create a separate category called "short-term rental." Starting a registry of anyone operating a short-term rental unit. Joe Cressy, whose ward has hundreds of Airbnb units, says he's optimistic that city council will approve the rules. Dagg said that the short-term rental industry has helped people cover their housing costs in a hot market.

Source: CBC News June 12, 2017 09:01 UTC