Applications, Licences and Permits

An application must be completed for each piece of art being considered for acquisition or donation to the Township’s Public Art Inventory, and it must follow the Township's Art in Public Spaces Policy.

• Art in Public Spaces Application

BizPaL is a free online service that provides entrepreneurs with easy access to information about business permits, licences and other requirements needed to start, operate and grow their business.

• One stop shop to learn about municipal, provincial, and federal government requirements
• Free to use
• Easy and convenient
• Accessible anytime

Spend less time dealing with red tape – saving effort and money in the process – and more time building your business.

Launch the BizPal Service

Your civic address is the location of your property. A civic address is made up of three parts: a civic number, a full street name and the municipality.

Visit our Civic Addressing webpage for more information

Please be advised that we require a minimum of 45 days to process a complete application before a licence may be issued.

The Commercial Use of Municipal Property Agreement allows for the commercial use of municipal property (including docks, parking, outdoor facilities or other structures) by person, company, or franchise whether vending or renting, and may include the following:

• Docking of vessels;
• Parking of vehicles or trailers;
• Selling food/beverages;
• Cooking food within a food truck or trailer; 
• Renting of equipment; or
• Use of docks and facilities.

To apply, please complete the Commercial Use of Municipal Property Permit Application along with the application fee.

Lifetime dog licenses are available at the Township offices at the Building/Planning counter from By-law Enforcement Services staff. Bring proof of vaccination for your animal to the municipal office during business hours when requesting a license. Staff will ask for:

• Dog's description/information
• Owner's contact information
• Copy of records of vaccination and spay/neuter being completed
• Fees

Reminder that our By-law for the Control and Licensing of Dogs within the Lake of Bays states that every person who owns or cares for any dog shall have a license, required once in the lifetime of the animal. Please update By-law Services if your contact information changes, or your dog ownership changes.

New residents are asked to register their dog with the first 30 days of becoming a resident within the Township of Lake of Bays. If you receive a notice or warning for not having a license for your dog, there will be a $30.00 charge for this lifetime license.

Apply for an Encroachment Agreement (Licence of Occupation).

For all policies and applications related to the use of municipal land, visit our Sale of Municipal Land page.

Learn about making a Freedom of Information Request

This program provides an incentive to property owners to invest in the on-going conservation of their heritage building. For application forms and more information, view our Heritage Property Tax Relief Program.

It is free to promote your community event on the LED Community Signs located in Dwight and Baysville.

Submit a Message Request.

View our Lottery Licencing information.

View our weddings page for more information.

Please be advised that we require 30 days to process a complete application which applies to new or renewal allocations.

The Municipal Access User Agreement allows for approved use of Township property, along with the parking of vehicles and boats for related purposes. Staff is given authority by Council, as defined under the Public Parks By-law Section 3, paragraph (f) to review and approve agreements between the Township and an approved user for the non-residential/commercial use of Township property.

You may apply in writing, completing a Municipal Access User Application & Agreement and submitting Fees for the following uses of Municipally-owned water access areas:

• Operation of vehicle(s), boat(s), barge(s) for commercial purposes
• Water access by residents who are using the access point for the transfer of materials or contractors for the purposes of work done to their property

Any overnight or long-term parking/storing of commercial vehicles can ONLY be considered at Remote Landings as defined with the by-law. If vehicles are tagged with a warning, and found continued to be unattended, the vehicle or boat may be removed by the Township or a person contracted on its behalf and shall be subject to the lien provisions, storage and disposal requirements, as set out in the Repair and Storage Liens Act.

For policies and applications related to purchasing shoreline road allowances or road allowances, visit our Sale of Municipal Land page.

Please be advised that we require a minimum of 45 days to process a new STR application and 30 days for a renewal STR application from the time the application is complete.

Visit our Short-term Rentals page to apply for or renew your licence. 

Please be advised that it could take up to 45 days to process a complete application.

Permits required for the placement of Signs and Advertising Devices are regulated by the Sign By-law. Below are the links to the application and related fees. 

• Sign Permit Application
• Fees

*Applications must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the event. Failure to do so may result in your application not being processed in time for your event.

Special Occasion Certificates from the Mayor may be requested for birthdays, wedding anniversaries and other types of special events.

Please submit your request in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the special occasion to the Corporate Services Department and include the following information:

• Name of individual(s) to receive certificate;
• Reason for requesting special occasion certificate;
• Date of special occasion;
• Your name and contact information so that pick up arrangements can be made.

Please be advised that it could take up to 45 days to process a complete application.

Vendor's Permit Application and Fees