Northern Ont. community set to start requiring licences for travel trailers
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Travel trailer owners in French River are being reminded that they need to start thinking about whether they need a licence for their camper – the implementation of the municipality’s new bylaw starts July 15.
Travel trailer owners in French River are being reminded that they need to start thinking about whether they need a licence for their camper – the implementation of the municipality’s new bylaw starts July 15.
Travel trailer bylaws have been a contentious issue across the northeast as several communities have begun to more regulate the practices around these mobile homes.
Mayor Gisele Pageau told CTV News this new requirement is only for those residents who set up permanent trailers – on lots for people to reside within. Those visiting the community will lstill be allowed to come and go without a licence.
“They’re either hooked up to a field bed or whatever septic system they have has to be approved,” said Pageau.
“What also has to be approved is how close they are to their neighbours because we don’t want neighbours to be disturbed by families going into a trailer and what’s really important with the trailer bylaws is those trailers cannot be rented as part of AirBnbs.”
Pageau said the town has had many complaints from the community in the past – including reports of owners dumping into the river itself.
The licence for the French River community is $400 and includes an inspection from the municipal bylaw department.
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