Comprehensive Zoning By-law Amendment 2021-116

Please note that Township initiated Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-36/21 By-law 2021-116 was passed by Council on September 14, 2022.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

BY-LAW 2021-116

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Planning Committee of the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes will hold a Public Meeting electronically on:

DATE: FRIDAY JULY 15, 2022

TIME: 9:00 am (Planning Committee Meeting)

FROM: Electronically from Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal Office, Council Chambers

ADDRESS: 1 Bailey Street, Port Carling, Ontario (corner of Bailey and Joseph Streets)

ANY PERSON OR AGENCY may attend and provide representation at the Public Meeting and/or make written representation prior to the meeting, either in support of, or in opposition to, the proposed by-law amendment.

As part of the Township’s response to stop the spread of COVID-19, this public meeting will be held in a virtual forum with electronic participation. The meeting will be held via ZOOM and will commence at 9:00 am. More information about viewing and or participating in the ZOOM meeting can be found on the Township’s website at www.muskokalakes.ca. Members of the public may also observe the proceedings by accessing the live webcast at www.muskokalakes.ca. If the live webcast fails, the meeting recording will be posted at https://muskokalakes.ca.civicweb.net/Portal/.

EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF

THE PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

The purpose and effect of this Township initiated amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2014-14 is to amend Section 3.2 pertaining to non-complying lots, buildings and structures; to amend Section 4.1 to prohibit plumbing in certain accessory structures and buildings and to increase the maximum permitted height of two story accessory structures and buildings containing a second story sleeping cabin on waterfront residentially zoned properties; to decrease the minimum permitted gross floor area of a dwelling; and to update Section 3.28 h. to address the storage and parking of commercial motor vehicles on residentially zoned properties. No key map is provided because the proposed by-law applies to widespread lands within the Township.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed by-law amendment is available for public review in the Planning Division at the Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal Office, during regular business hours (8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and on Engage Muskoka Lakes: https://engagemuskokalakes.ca/comprehensive-zoning-by-law-amendment. For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact:

The Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes

1 Bailey Street, P.O. Box 129, Port Carling, Ontario P0B 1J0

Telephone: (705) 765-3156, Fax: (705) 765-6755

Email: planning@muskokalakes.ca

Dated June 23, 2022

Lauren Tarasuk, Clerk

Township of Muskoka Lakes Planning Division staff will be returning Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-36/21, By-law 2021-116 to Planning Committee for further consideration on Friday March 18, 2022.

Under consideration is an amendment to the Township’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2014-14 to amend existing provisions pertaining to legal non-complying lots, buildings, and structures and to amend and add provisions to assist in regulating the use of accessory buildings in the Waterfront Designation.

A staff report will be attached to Planning Committee’s Agenda Package, which will be available for download here on Friday March 11, 2022 by end of day. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and a link to join the meeting will be included in Planning Committee’s Agenda Package.

Please be advised that a recommendation to approve By-law 2021-116 is not being considered at the March 18, 2022 Special Planning Committee meeting. A staff report is being presented, which will provide an overview of public feedback received on the draft By-law, as well as options for potential future changes. Should Committee decide on revisions, it is likely that a further Public Meeting on the By-law will be advertised and which will provide additional opportunities for public comments.

If you wish to attend to speak to Planning Committee regarding this matter, please request to delegate by emailing Lauren Cochrane, Planning Assistant at LCochrane@muskokalakes.ca and copy Bryce Sharpe, Manager of Planning at BSharpe@muskokalakes.ca. If you wish to make a written submission in advance of the meeting, it can be emailed to Planning@muskokalakes.ca.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT BY-LAW 2021-116

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Planning Committee of the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes will hold a Public Meeting electronically on:

DATE: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
TIME: 9:00 am (Planning Committee Meeting)
FROM: Electronically from Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal Office, Council Chambers
ADDRESS: 1 Bailey Street, Port Carling, Ontario (corner of Bailey and Joseph Streets)

ANY PERSON OR AGENCY may attend and provide representation at the Public Meeting and/or make written representation prior to the meeting, either in support of, or in opposition to, the proposed by-law amendment.

As part of the Township’s response to stop the spread of COVID-19, this public meeting will be held in a virtual forum with electronic participation. The meeting will be held via ZOOM and will commence at 9:00 am. More information about viewing and or participating in the ZOOM meeting can be found on the Township’s website at www.muskokalakes.ca. Members of the public may also observe the proceedings by accessing the live webcast at www.muskokalakes.ca. If the live webcast fails, the meeting recording will be posted at https://muskokalakes.ca.civicweb.net/Portal/.

EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

The purpose and effect of this Township initiated amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2014-14 is to amend Section 3.2 pertaining to non-complying lots, buildings and structures; and to amend Section 4.1 pertaining to the number, size, and height of permitted accessory buildings on waterfront residentially zoned properties. No key map is provided because the proposed by-law applies to widespread lands within the Township.

The amendments in regard to non-complying lots, buildings and structures propose to prohibit enlargements to dwellings and sleeping cabins on undersized lots, to prohibit second storey additions where lot coverage is exceeded, to prohibit shoreline structure additions where width requirements are exceeded, and revisions to improve clarity of remaining sections.

The amendments in regard to accessory buildings propose to limit in waterfront residential zones the number of certain accessory buildings to two (2), cumulative size to 92.9 sq. m. (1000 sq. ft.), and height to a single storey with exceptions, together with related technical revisions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed by-law amendment is available for public review in the Planning Department at the Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal Office, during regular business hours (8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact:

The Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes
1 Bailey Street, P.O. Box 129,
Port Carling, Ontario P0B 1J0
Telephone: (705) 765-3156, Fax: (705) 765-6755
Email: planning@muskokalakes.ca

Dated August 26, 2021 Cheryl Mortimer, Clerk