Planning Projects
Applications for Zoning By-law Amendments and Official Plan Amendments Which Do Not Yet Have A Decision
Click on the application below to read a summary of the proposed changes, learn about upcoming public meetings, and read the additional documents. You can also reach out to the Township of Muskoka Lakes Planner who is assigned the file.
How the Township Communicates to Residents About Amendment Applications
The public has a right to comment on proposed amendment applications to the Zoning By-law and Official Plan. We publicize them by:
- Posting a large sign along the frontage of the lands
- Publishing the notices on the Township's website
- Hosting public meetings to discuss the proposed change
How to Participate?
Submit Comments in Writing:
Should you wish to provide written comments on a planning application, please submit your comments via the following:
- In person at the Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal Office (1 Bailey Street, Port Carling, ON)
- Email planning@muskokalakes.ca
- Mail or courier to the Township of Muskoka Lakes 1 Bailey Street, P.O. Box 129, Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0
Active Participation In-Person or on Zoom:
Hybrid meetings are held at 9:00 a.m. on the meeting date in Council Chambers at the Municipal Office. For more information about participating via Zoom, please view the Public Meeting Agenda for the zoom information.
Watch the Meeting Online:
You can access the meeting from YouTube on the Township of Muskoka Lakes YouTube Channel. If the live webcast fails, the meeting recording will be posted under the Government Portal on www.muskokalakes.ca
Key Steps
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ZBA-25/26 - J Neinstein Holdings Inc.
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ZBA-25/26 (J Neinstein Holdings Inc.)
Public Meeting: To Be Determined
A public meeting has not yet been scheduled. A notice will be provided in due course advising the date, time and location of the public meeting.
Notice: Not Available
Take notice that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes has received a complete application for zoning by-law amendment in accordance with Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act R.S.O., 1990, as amended.
For more details, please view the Notice of Complete Application.
Supporting Documents can be found below:
- Planning Justification Report, prepared by Melissa Markham Planning Consultants Ltd., dated June 2026; and,
- Site Plan, prepared by HLD Muskoka, dated April 8, 2026.
For more information, please contact the Planner managing the file and quote the file number noted above on weekdays between 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Kaitlyn Walker, Intermediate Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: kwalker@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 7th day of July, 2026.
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ZBA-23/26, B/29/26/ML - Del Mar Island & Del Mar Island Inc.
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ZBA-23/26, B/29/26/ML - Del Mar Island & Del Mar Island Inc.
Public Meeting: To Be Determined
A public meeting has not yet been scheduled. A notice will be provided in due course advising the date, time and location of the public meeting.
Notice: Not Available
Take notice that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes has received a complete application for zoning by-law amendment in accordance with Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act R.S.O., 1990, as amended.
For more details, please view the Notice of Complete Application
Supporting Documents can be found below:
- Planning Justification Report, prepared by Allen Planning Consulting, dated May 22, 2026;
- Draft Zoning By-law (prepared by applicant); and,
- Consent Sketch
For more information, please contact the Planner managing the file and quote the file number noted above on weekdays between 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Kaitlyn Walker, Intermediate Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: kwalker@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 3rd day of July, 2026.
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ZBA-03/26 - Williamson
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ZBA-03/26 - Williamson
Public Meeting: To Be Determined
A public meeting has not yet been scheduled. A notice will be provided in due course advising the date, time and location of the public meeting.
Notice: Not Available
Take notice that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes has received a complete application for zoning by-law amendment in accordance with Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act R.S.O., 1990, as amended.
For more details, please view the Notice of Complete Application.
Supporting Documents can be found below:
For more information, please contact the Planner managing the file and quote the file number noted above on weekdays between 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Kaitlyn Walker, Intermediate Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: kwalker@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 3rd day of July, 2026.
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ZBA-08/26, B/06/26/ML - Thompson
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ZBA-08/26, B/06/26/ML (THOMPSON)
Public Meeting: To Be Determined
A public meeting has not yet been scheduled. A notice will be provided in due course advising the date, time and location of the public meeting.
Notice: Not Available
Take notice that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes has received a complete application for a zoning by-law amendment in accordance with Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act R.S.O., 1990, as amended. In addition, a concurrent consent application has also been submitted.
For more details, please view the Notice of Complete Application.
Supporting Documents can be found below:
- Planning Justification Report, prepared by Allen Planning Consulting, dated January 16, 2026;
- Memorandum Re: Wetland Mapping 4768 Muskoka Road 169, Unit 1, prepared by Krystawyn Consulting, dated June 3, 2026;
- Draft Zoning By-law; and,
- Consent Sketch.
For more information, please contact the Planner managing the file and quote the file number noted above on weekdays between 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Kaitlyn Walker, Intermediate Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: kwalker@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 2nd day of July, 2026.
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ZBA-20/26 - Sifft
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ZBA-20/26 - Sifft
Public Meeting: To Be Determined
A public meeting has not yet been scheduled. A notice will be provided in due course advising the date, time and location of the public meeting.
Notice: Not Available
Take notice that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes has received a complete application for zoning by-law amendment in accordance with Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act R.S.O., 1990, as amended.
For more details, please view the Notice of Complete Application.
Supporting Documents can be found below:
- Planning Justification Report, prepared by Northern Vision Planning, dated January 27, 2026;
- Boating Impact Assessment, prepared by Michalski Nielsen, dated February 12, 2025;
- Fisheries Assessment, prepared by Michalski Nielsen, dated February 12, 2025; and,
- Site Plan, dated January 27, 2026.
For more information, please contact the Planner managing the file and quote the file number noted above on weekdays between 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Kaitlyn Walker, Intermediate Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: kwalker@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 5th day of May, 2026.
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ZBA-16/26 - Pillsworth
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ZBA-16/26 - Pillsworth
Public Meeting: To Be Determined
A public meeting has not yet been scheduled. A notice will be provided in due course advising the date, time and location of the public meeting.
Notice: Not Available
Take notice that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes has received a complete application for zoning by-law amendment in accordance with Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act R.S.O., 1990, as amended.
For more details, please view the Notice of Complete Application.
Supporting Documents can be found below:
- Planning Justification Report, prepared by T-Squared Design Studio Inc., dated January 1, 2026.
For more information, please contact the Planner managing the file and quote the file number noted above on weekdays between 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Emily Crowder, Intermediate Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: ecrowder@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 1st day of May, 2026.
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ZBA-15/26 - McMorran
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ZBA-15/26 - McMorran
Public Meeting: To Be Determined
A public meeting has not yet been scheduled. A notice will be provided in due course advising the date, time and location of the public meeting.
Notice: Not Available
Take notice that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes has received a complete application for zoning by-law amendment in accordance with Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act R.S.O., 1990, as amended.
For more details, please view the Notice of Complete Application.
Supporting Documents can be found below:
- Planning Justification Report, prepared by T-Squared Design Studio Inc., dated January 1, 2026.
For more information, please contact the Planner managing the file and quote the file number noted above on weekdays between 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Emily Crowder, Senior Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: ecrowder@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 1st day of May, 2026.
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ZBA-19/26 - Denbeigh, Grenier & Juneau-Grenier
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ZBA-19/26 - Denbeigh, Grenier & Juneau-Grenier
Public Meeting:
Planning Committee: Thursday, June 11th, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., in a hybrid format from the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, Port Carling, ON
Notice: Notice of Public Meeting
The agenda for the Planning Committee meeting will be posted on Friday, June 5th, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. At that time, the staff report will be available on the Township's Government Portal to view.
Take notice that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes has received a complete application for zoning by-law amendment in accordance with Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act R.S.O., 1990, as amended.
For more details, please view the Notice of Complete Application.
Supporting Documents can be found below:
For more information, please contact the Planner managing the file and quote the file number noted above on weekdays between 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Kaitlyn Walker, Intermediate Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: kwalker@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 28th day of April, 2026.
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ZBA-17/26, B/13/14/26/ML - Oceanview PN Corp
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ZBA-17/26, B/13/14/26/ML - Oceanview PN Corp
Public Meeting: To Be Determined
A public meeting has not yet been scheduled. A notice will be provided in due course advising the date, time and location of the public meeting.
Notice: Not Available
Take notice that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes has received a complete application for zoning by-law amendment in accordance with Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act R.S.O., 1990, as amended. In addition, a concurrent consent application has also been submitted.
For more details, please view the Notice of Complete Application.
Supporting Documents can be found below:
- Natural Heritage Evaluation, prepared by Krystawyn Consulting and dated August 2025;
- Revised Natural Heritage Evaluation, prepared by Krystawyn Consulting and dated March 2026;
- Planning Justification Report, prepared by Allen Planning Consulting and dated March 19, 2026;
- Consent Sketch;
- Zoning Sketch; and
- Draft Zoning By-law Amendment.
For more information, please contact the Planner managing the file and quote the file number noted above on weekdays between 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Emily Crowder, Senior Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: ecrowder@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 27th day of April, 2026.
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ZBA-12/26, B/07/08/26/ML - Endicott & Singleton
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ZBA-12/26, B/07/08/26/ML (Endicott & Singleton)
Public Meeting:
Planning Committee: Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., in a hybrid format from the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, Port Carling, ON
Notice: Notice of Public Meeting
The agenda for the Planning Committee meeting will be posted on Friday, July 10th, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. At that time, the staff report will be available on the Township's Government Portal to view.
Take notice that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes has received a complete application for a zoning by-law amendment in accordance with Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act R.S.O., 1990, as amended. In addition, a concurrent consent application has also been submitted.
For more details, please view the Notice of Complete Application.
Supporting Documents can be found below:
- Planning Justification Report, prepared by Planscape, dated February 2026;
- Severance Sketch, prepared by Planscape, dated February 3, 2026;
- Environmental Impact Study and Wildland Fire Risk Assessment, prepared by Riverstone Environmental Solutions Inc., dated April 2026;
- Docking and Parking Letter, prepared by Taylor Welsh (undated, received March 6, 2026);
- Zoning Amendment Sketch, prepared by Planscape, dated February 3, 2026;
- Fish Habitat Information, prepared by Planscape (undated, received February 24, 2026);
- Site Plan (Existing Development), prepared by Planscape, dated February 3, 2026;
- Slope Analysis, prepared by Rudy Mak Surveying Ltd. (undated, received February 24, 2026);
- Survey, prepared by Rudy Mak Surveying Ltd. (undated, received February 24, 2026).
For more information, please contact the Planner managing the file and quote the file number noted above on weekdays between 8:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Emma De Melo, Intermediate Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: edemelo@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 23rd day of April, 2026.
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