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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Public Meetings:
Planning Committee: Thursday, October 16, 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, October 10th, 2025 by 4:00 p.m. At that time, the staff report will be available on the Township's Government Portal to view.
Additional Meetings:
Planning Committee: Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., in a hybrid format from the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, Port Carling, ON. For more information, please view the agenda.
Take notice that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes has received a complete application for a concurrent Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment in accordance with Sections 22(6.4) and 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:
- Draft Official Plan Amendment
- Proposed Consent Sketch
- Planning Justification Report, prepared by Tulloch Engineering, dated June 2, 2025
- Functional Services Report, prepared by Pinestone Engineering Ltd., dated April 10, 2025
- Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by T Squared Design Studio Inc., dated April 15, 2025
- Noise Impact Study, prepared by J.E. Coulter Associates Ltd., dated April 16, 2025
- Parking Justification Study, prepared by Tatham Engineering, dated February 28, 2025
- Preliminary Drawings, prepared by T Squared Design Studio Inc., dated April 9, 2025
- Scoped Environmental Impact Report, prepared by Beacon Environmental, dated April 16, 2025
- Transportation Impact Brief, prepared by Tatham Engineering, dated March 10, 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.
Emily Crowder, Intermediate Planner
Phone: 705-765-3156 Email: ecrowder@muskokalakes.ca
Dated this 12th day of September, 2025.
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Public Meeting:
Planning Committee: Thursday, November 13, 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, November 7th, 2025 by 4:00 p.m. At that time, the staff report 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:
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 11th day of September, 2025.
Who's Listening
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Phone 705-765-3156 Email planning@muskokalakes.ca
