Niagara-on-the-Lake planning staff had recommended councillors establish a limit on the number of short-term rental units in town, and eventually eliminate licences for operating a cottage or villa.

But councillors Tuesday again deferred voting on a short-term rental bylaw, the third time they have refused to approve a recommendation this year.

Councillors also wanted to hold another series of public engagement events with residents and short-term rental owners before endorsing a bylaw. Those sessions are expected to extend into early 2026.

Fire Chief Jay Plato, who is also director of municipal enforcement, said one of the reasons there was limited public engagement after council’s June meeting was that councillors did not specify the topic for the public meetings.

In May, councillors

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