An updated short-term rental licensing bylaw has been approved by Port Colborne city councillors, establishing a number of rules for owners.

The growth of short-term accommodations “has created both opportunities and challenges” in the city, staff said in a report, adding concerns related to noise, parking, safety, property standards and neighbourhood compatibility have been raised.

The new regulatory framework passed by council Tuesday is in response to those concerns, and some of the biggest changes include adjusting the total number of allowable renters.

Two renters are permitted per licensed bedroom, to a maximum of 10 renters, the city said.

If five bedrooms are on site, a maximum of 10 renters are permitted (two per bedroom). Up to two additional renters under the age of 16 are p

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