Bala Legion Development Applications

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Overview of Proposal

The subject lands currently contain a one-storey building, which houses the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 424. The proposal seeks to redevelop the property to result in a four-storey mixed-use building. A portion of the first storey is proposed to include the legion facilities and a medical clinic. The remainder of the first storey and the upper three storeys are proposed to include 128 residential units, ranging in size from 1-2 bedrooms. Some of these units are proposed to be barrier free and approximately 33% of the residential units are intended to be offered at affordable or attainable rates.

An Official Plan Amendment Application (OPA-67) has been submitted to redesignate the subject lands from Institutional to Urban Residential. Schedule B2 of the Township’s 2023 Official Plan details land use designations within the Urban Centre of Bala. OPA-67 also seeks to amend Section I4.1.2.3 e) of the Township’s 2023 Official Plan which states that high density residential development shall not exceed 70 units per gross hectare. The proposal seeks to permit a density of approximately 166 units per gross hectare.

Concurrently, a Zoning By-law Amendment Application (ZBA-22/26) has been submitted. The purpose and effect of ZBA-22/26 is to rezone the subject lands from Institutional (I) to Community Residential – Multiple Residential High Density Sewer and Water (RM2), to permit a number of exemptions related to permitted uses, height, density, lot coverage, parking requirements, and other site-specific provisions, and to repeal the existing site-specific by-law (By-law 2017-104).

Supporting Documents

In addition to the applications, the following materials have been submitted in support of the applications which can be viewed under the "Documents" widget on this page:

  1. Cover Letter, prepared by MORGAN Planning & Development Inc. and dated April 23, 2026;
  2. Draft Official Plan Amendment, prepared by MORGAN Planning & Development inc. and dated April 2026;
  3. Draft Zoning By-law Amendment, prepared by MORGAN Planning & Development Inc. and dated April 2023;
  4. Floor Plans and Elevation Drawings, prepared by WZMH and undated;
  5. Functional Servicing Report, prepared by Pinestone Engineering Ltd. and dated April 23, 2026;
  6. Geotechnical Report, prepared by Soil Engineers Ltd. and dated March 2026;
  7. Parking Justification Study, prepared by Tatham Engineering and dated April 23, 2026;
  8. Planning Justification Report, prepared by MORGAN Planning & Development Inc. and dated April 2026;
  9. Site Plan, prepared by WZMH and undated;
  10. Survey, prepared by Rudy Mak Surveying Ltd. and dated April 16, 2026;
  11. Test Pit Investigation Report, prepared by Soil Engineers Ltd. and dated October 24, 2025; and
  12. Transportation Impact Brief, prepared by Tatham Engineering and dated April 23, 2026.

A public meeting has been scheduled for June 11, 2026. See details below.

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Overview of Proposal

The subject lands currently contain a one-storey building, which houses the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 424. The proposal seeks to redevelop the property to result in a four-storey mixed-use building. A portion of the first storey is proposed to include the legion facilities and a medical clinic. The remainder of the first storey and the upper three storeys are proposed to include 128 residential units, ranging in size from 1-2 bedrooms. Some of these units are proposed to be barrier free and approximately 33% of the residential units are intended to be offered at affordable or attainable rates.

An Official Plan Amendment Application (OPA-67) has been submitted to redesignate the subject lands from Institutional to Urban Residential. Schedule B2 of the Township’s 2023 Official Plan details land use designations within the Urban Centre of Bala. OPA-67 also seeks to amend Section I4.1.2.3 e) of the Township’s 2023 Official Plan which states that high density residential development shall not exceed 70 units per gross hectare. The proposal seeks to permit a density of approximately 166 units per gross hectare.

Concurrently, a Zoning By-law Amendment Application (ZBA-22/26) has been submitted. The purpose and effect of ZBA-22/26 is to rezone the subject lands from Institutional (I) to Community Residential – Multiple Residential High Density Sewer and Water (RM2), to permit a number of exemptions related to permitted uses, height, density, lot coverage, parking requirements, and other site-specific provisions, and to repeal the existing site-specific by-law (By-law 2017-104).

Supporting Documents

In addition to the applications, the following materials have been submitted in support of the applications which can be viewed under the "Documents" widget on this page:

  1. Cover Letter, prepared by MORGAN Planning & Development Inc. and dated April 23, 2026;
  2. Draft Official Plan Amendment, prepared by MORGAN Planning & Development inc. and dated April 2026;
  3. Draft Zoning By-law Amendment, prepared by MORGAN Planning & Development Inc. and dated April 2023;
  4. Floor Plans and Elevation Drawings, prepared by WZMH and undated;
  5. Functional Servicing Report, prepared by Pinestone Engineering Ltd. and dated April 23, 2026;
  6. Geotechnical Report, prepared by Soil Engineers Ltd. and dated March 2026;
  7. Parking Justification Study, prepared by Tatham Engineering and dated April 23, 2026;
  8. Planning Justification Report, prepared by MORGAN Planning & Development Inc. and dated April 2026;
  9. Site Plan, prepared by WZMH and undated;
  10. Survey, prepared by Rudy Mak Surveying Ltd. and dated April 16, 2026;
  11. Test Pit Investigation Report, prepared by Soil Engineers Ltd. and dated October 24, 2025; and
  12. Transportation Impact Brief, prepared by Tatham Engineering and dated April 23, 2026.

A public meeting has been scheduled for June 11, 2026. See details below.

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  • Notice of Public Meeting - June 11, 2026

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    Overview

    A public meeting has been scheduled to hear the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to facilitate the proposed development on June 11, 2026.

    Public Meeting Details

    Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
    Time: 9:00 a.m.
    Locations: Township Office, Council Chambers (1 Bailey St., Port Carling) + Virtual via YouTube

    Click here to watch virtually via YouTube

    🗣️ How to Participate

    During a public meeting, members of the public are invited to share their thoughts, concerns, and questions related to the matter at hand. Each presenter will be allotted five minutes and is required to state their full name and address.

    Registration is not required to participate in person. To present virtually, please email planning@muskokalakes.ca to request the Zoom link. This helps staff ensure all participants joining virtually can contribute, should they wish.

    • In-person: Arrive at the Township Office, Council Chambers (1 Bailey St., Port Carling) by 8:55 a.m., meeting will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.
    • Virtual: Email planning@muskokalakes.ca to request the Zoom link.

    Additional Materials

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    Overview

    A public meeting has been scheduled to hear the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to facilitate the proposed development on June 11, 2026.

    Public Meeting Details

    Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
    Time: 9:00 a.m.
    Locations: Township Office, Council Chambers (1 Bailey St., Port Carling) + Virtual via YouTube

    Click here to watch virtually via YouTube

    🗣️ How to Participate

    During a public meeting, members of the public are invited to share their thoughts, concerns, and questions related to the matter at hand. Each presenter will be allotted five minutes and is required to state their full name and address.

    Registration is not required to participate in person. To present virtually, please email planning@muskokalakes.ca to request the Zoom link. This helps staff ensure all participants joining virtually can contribute, should they wish.

    • In-person: Arrive at the Township Office, Council Chambers (1 Bailey St., Port Carling) by 8:55 a.m., meeting will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.
    • Virtual: Email planning@muskokalakes.ca to request the Zoom link.

    Additional Materials

    Subscribe to this project page to stay up to date on the applications progress.

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