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Welcome to the Township of Muskoka Lakes new community engagement portal. This new communication tool is another way for residents to stay informed about municipal initiatives and share thoughts and ideas to guide decision-making in our community. 

Welcome to Engage Muskoka Lakes

Many communities across the globe are grappling with proliferation of short term rental accommodation uses in their areas, aided by web based platforms that simplify the activity for both operators and users. This has led to many Ontario Municipalities taking a variety of approaches to address this matter. These approaches range from relying on existing by-laws to address issues to outright prohibiting short term rentals. As a result of concerns amongst the community, Council is interested in exploring different options to regulate Short Term Rentals. The Township&#39;s understanding of the community concerns raised thus far can be grouped into two broader categories below:<ul type="disc"><li>behavioural concerns and resulting impacts to the peaceful enjoyment of surrounding properties; and</li><li>environmental concerns primarily surrounding servicing capacity. </li></ul>Options to address these concerns need to be tailored to the issue, as different legislative tools are appropriate for different controls. A licensing by-law would be the most appropriate tool to attempt to control concerns surrounding behavioural matters and servicing. This would be achieved through an application and review process with the ability to require a code of conduct attestation, on-site or prompt management, and the revocation or suspension of licenses among other enforcement tools. Up to this point, an extensive amount of research and work has already taken place on the issue, and the Township is now seeking public input on the details surrounding a Short Term Rental Licensing By-Law and what the public would like to see within a draft by-law.

Short Term Rentals

The Township of Muskoka Lakes is currently revising its Strategic Plan, which will serve as a roadmap for the municipality in the upcoming term of Council. The strategic planning process will engage Council, staff, and the community to develop a collective vision and set of strategic priorities that will allow the municipality to seize the opportunities before us and to build on the tremendous strengths of Muskoka Lakes.Active public participation is essential for the success of this Refreshed Strategic Plan! This process will provide you with the chance to have a say in shaping local government and we encourage involvement from all residents.How you can get involved!We will be hosting a number of in-person community pop-ups in Port Carling and Bala to reach out to members of the community for your input and feedback on Muskoka Lakes&rsquo; priorities and vision for the future (dates to be confirmed and posted here). There will also be an online survey available between May 13th &ndash; 31st to allow everyone to get involved and provide their feedback.Register or check this page regularly for updates and to find out when and how you can participate and provide your valuable feedback.

Planning for the Future in Muskoka Lakes - Strategic Plan

Asset Management Levels of Service Study

In accordance with Section 26(9) of the Planning Act, the Township is required to review and amend its Comprehensive Zoning By-law within three years of an updated Official Plan coming into effect to ensure it conforms with the updated Official Plan. The District of Muskoka approved the Township&rsquo;s new Official Plan on November 20, 2023. The purpose of the Township&rsquo;s Comprehensive Zoning By-law is to implement the policies of the Official Plan for the District of Muskoka and the Township&rsquo;s Official Plan. Official Plans are general documents that are not intended to regulate every aspect of built-form on a private lot. In the Province of Ontario, this is the role of a zoning by-law. The statutory authority to zone land is granted by the Planning Act. The Planning Act specifies what a zoning by-law can regulate. Nick McDonald of Meridian Planning Consultants Inc. and Donna Hinde of the Planning Partnership have been retained by the Township to to provide professional services to prepare the update. The Project Lead will be the Township&rsquo;s Manager of Planning. A Project Steering Committee will provide initial feedback and guidance to the Township&rsquo;s Planning Committee. Final approval of the updated Comprehensive Zoning By-law will be by Township Council. The anticipated project end-date is February 2026.

Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Update

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