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
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-04/26 (Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary)
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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:
I. Planning Justification Report, prepared by Northern Vision Planning, dated December 23, 2025;
II. Site Plan, prepared by Spencer Douglas Planning & Design, dated December 19, 2025;
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 5th day of February, 2026.
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ZBA-01/26 - Rockwood Properties (Muskoka) Ltd
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ZBA-01/26 (Rockwood Properties (Muskoka) Ltd)
Public Meeting: April 16, 2026
Planning Committee: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., in a hybrid format from the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, Port Carling, ON. The staff report will be available by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Notice: Notice of Public Meeting
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:
i. Planning Justification Report, prepared by Allen Planning Consulting, dated December 15, 2025;
ii. Draft Zoning By-law, prepared by Allen Planning Consulting.
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: 236
Dated this 3rd day of February, 2026.
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ZBA-38/25 - Morey
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ZBA-38/25 - Morey
Public Meeting: April 16, 2026
Planning Committee: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., in a hybrid format from the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, Port Carling, ON. The staff report will be available by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Notice: Notice of Public Meeting
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 Planscape, dated November 25, 2025;
- Site Plan, prepared by Planscape, dated November 4, 2025;
- Certificate of Inspection (Re. Readiness For Occupancy) dated September 13, 2016.
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 7th day of January, 2026
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ZBA-37/25 - 1061028 Ontario Limited
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ZBA-37/25 - 1061028 Ontario Limited
Public Meeting: Planning Committee: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., in a hybrid format from the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, Port Carling, ON
Notice: Notice of Public Meeting can be found here
The agenda for the Planning Committee meeting will be posted on Friday, March 6, 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:
i. Planning Justification Report, prepared by Allen Planning Consulting and dated November 23rd, 2025;
ii. Site Plan, un-authored and dated September 24th, 2025;
iii. Elevation Renderings, prepared by Muskoka Lumber and dated September 18th, 2025; and
iv. Draft By-law, prepared by applicant.
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 23rd day of December, 2025.
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ZBA-32/25 - 1000845502 Ontario Inc.
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ZBA-32/25 - 1000845502 Ontario 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:
ii. Master Plan, prepared by Brian Gille Architects, Ltd., dated April 21, 2025;
iii. Site Plan, prepared by Planscape, dated November 26, 2025;
iv. Building Elevations, prepared by Brian Gille Architects, Ltd., dated May 8, 2025;
v. Conceptual Severance Plan, prepared by Planscape, dated November 18, 2025.
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, Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: edemelo@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 2nd day of December, 2025.
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ZBA-13/25, B/15/16/25/ML - Mirabelli & King
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Public Meeting:
Planning Committee: Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., in a hybrid format from the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, Port Carling, ON
The agenda for the Planning Committee meeting will be available on the Township's Government Portal(External link) 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:
- Planning Justification Report, prepared by Northern Vision Planning and dated February 25, 2025;
- Severance Sketch, dated February 12, 2025;
- Wildland Fire Risk Assessment, prepared by Beacon Environmental Limited, dated November 11, 2025; and,
- Scoped Environmental Impact Study, prepared by Beacon Environmental Limited, dated November 12, 2025.
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, Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: edemelo@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 25th day of November, 2025.
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ZBA-21/25, B/34/35/25/ML - Pattman
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Public Meeting:
Planning Committee: Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., in a hybrid format from the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, Port Carling, ON
The agenda for the Planning Committee meeting will be available on the Township's Government Portal(External link) 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. 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, and dated April 16, 2025 (and revised November 10th, 2025);
- Severance Opinion Letter, prepared by Beacon Environmental, dated November 11, 2025;
- Severance Sketch, prepared by Planscape, dated April 22, 2025.
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, Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: edemelo@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 25th day of November, 2025.
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ZBA-35/25 - MacNamara
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ZBA-35/25 - MacNamara
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:
i. Planning Justification Report, prepared by Allen Planning Consulting, dated September 2025;
ii. Fish Habitat Assessment, prepared by Krystawyn Consulting, dated August 2025;
iii. Site Plan, prepared by Richard Mann Architect Inc., dated January 2025;
iv. Proposed Boathouse Floor Plans; and
v. Draft By-law (Prepared by Applicant).
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 21st day of November, 2025.
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OPA-65, ZBA-36/25 - Fasken
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OPA-65, ZBA-36/25 - Fasken
Public Meeting: Planning Committee: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., in a hybrid format from the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, Port Carling, ON
Notice: Notice of Public Meeting can be found here
The agenda for the Planning Committee meeting will be posted on Friday, March 6, 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 official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment in accordance with Section 22 (6.4) and 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 October 16, 2025;
- Site Plan, prepared by Winstone Design, dated March 24, 2025;
- Draft Official Plan Amendment, prepared by Allen Planning Consulting;
- Draft Zoning By-law Amendment, prepared by Allen Planning Consulting.
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, Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: edemelo@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 20th day of November, 2025.
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OPA-66 - Community Improvement Plan Update
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Public Meetings:
Planning Committee: Thursday, December 11th, 2025 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, December 5th, 2025 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 will be considering an application for a proposed Amendment to the Official Plan pursuant to Section 17, 22 and 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter P. 13, as amended.
For more details, please view the Notice of Public Meeting.
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.
Jennifer Huff, Director of Development Services and Environmental Sustainability
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: jhuff@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 19th day of November, 2025.
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