Short-term Accommodation Survey
1.
What category best describes you?
Resident in Mapleton
Property Owner in Mapleton
Host Property for STRs
Operate/Work for a Hotel/Motel
Other (please specify)
2.
What advantages do you see in short-term rentals (select all that apply)
Alternative accommodations choices for visitors
Support local tourism/economic impact from visitor spending
Income for property owner
Use of property when otherwise unoccupied
None of the above
Other (please specify)
3.
What disadvantages do you see with short-term rentals (select all that apply)
Loss of housing available for long-term rentals
Neighbouring STR creates parking//noise/litter/safety problems
Unfair competition for hotels/motels/B&Bs
Incompatible use in a residential area
None of the above
Other (please specify)
4.
How do you think the municipality should deal with short-term rentals?
STRs should not be allowed in the municipality
License and regulate them
Only allow in urban areas
Only allow in rural areas
Confine to principal residences only
Limit the number permitted or institute setbacks from each other
Treat hosted (owner present or close) vs. un-hosted accommodation differently
Allow STR when no (few) complaints are received
Other (please specify)
5.
Do you reside, or is your business in:
The urban area of Mapleton
The rural area of Mapleton
Outside of Mapleton
Other (please specify)
6.
Is there anything else you would like to share or note regarding the possible implementation of STR's in Mapleton?