Extract from the City of Summerside's
Zoning bylaw SS-15
9.5 Tourism Establishments
All Tourism Establishments are subject to the following standards:
a. A Bed & Breakfast is a discretionary use in an R2 zone and may be allowed in an R3, R4, C2, and A zones, subject to a conditional use permit and a building permit.
b. For a Bed & Breakfast, the single-family dwelling is occupied as a residence by the operator of the business.
c. An Inn is a discretionary use in R3, R4, and C2 zones and a conditional use in the D zone, to a conditional use permit and a building permit.
d. A Vacation Rental Property may be allowed in an R1, R2, R3, R4, C2, and Agr zones, subject to a conditional use permit and a building permit.
e. A Tourism Establishment is not allowed in conjunction with, or as a Secondary Suite.
f. Tourism Establishments licensed under the Tourism Industry Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. T-3.3 shall be maintained for the period in which the business is operated. A copy of such license shall be provided to the Development Officer within 12 months of a new permit being issued under section 9.6, or together with an application to renew, reassign, or amend a permit under section 9.8.
g. A Tourism Establishment shall comply with parking and signage regulations under this Bylaw.
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To apply for a Tourism Establishment:
- Forms
- Building permit application
- Conditional use permit application
- Provide floor plan of house
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In addition, the Province of PEI requires that any properties rented for 30 days or less require a
Tourism Establishment License. This includes accommodations advertised through companies such as Airbnb, VRBO, Kijiji, or other accommodation sharing or marketing services.
For more information on starting a mobile food establishment in Summerside, please contact:
Linda Stevenson
[email protected]
902-432-1270
City of Summerside, 275 Fitzroy Street, Summerside, PE Canada