- processing, reviewing and formulating recommendations on development applications
- providing consultation to owners/consultants respecting development potential and the associated process
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Planning and Development
Planning Services is responsible for the review and approval process for changes to land use within the Township of Lake of Bays. Land use in the Township is guided by the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law.
Planning services
This department is responsible for the following areas:
- maintenance, review and update of the Official Plan
- interpreting Official Plan policies
- reviewing and commenting on policy initiatives of other government agencies or organizations
- mapping and technical services
- clerical services
- budget preparation
- Zoning By-law maintenance and administration
Planning applications
Before submitting a Planning Application, we strongly encourage you to contact Planning Services to receive information which could save you time as you proceed through the review process.
Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Community Planning Permit Applications, Consents are found on our Applications, Licences and Permits page.
Planning Fees
View Schedule "G" of the User Fee By-Law
Planning notices
Applications are heard by the Committee of Adjustment and Planning Council. Regular public hearings are held to consider planning applications.
To view upcoming public meetings, proposed amendments and notices see our Planning Notices page.
Inquiries
Due to an overwhelming increase in inquiries and application submissions, in order to prioritize the increased workload and maintain compliance with legislated timeframes, and as per Council’s direction, Building and Planning staff will only respond to zoning inquiries from a legal owner of the property.
As it pertains to general development inquiries, we ask that you please consult the Township’s by-law documents and mapping, which contains an extensive amount of information and may assist with your inquiry.
Community Planning Permit By-law 2021-111
Development Permit By-law 04-180 (Langmaid’s Island only)
If you are a legal owner of a property, please email planning or building with your inquiries. For all inquiries, staff require the property roll number and/or address, a detailed (to scale) site plan of existing and proposed development, as well as details of your proposal.
Contact Us
Township of Lake of Bays
1012 Dwight Beach Rd
Dwight, ON P0A 1H0
705-635-2272
1-877-566-0005