Official Plan
2026 Official Plan Review
The Official Plan was passed by Township of Lake of Bays Council on Tuesday August 25, 2026 and has been forwarded to the District of Muskoka for adoption. The District is the approval authority for lower-tier municipalities Official Plans. If you wish to be notified of updates to the Township’s Official Plan at the District level, please contact the Clerk at the District of Muskoka.
Documents:
2016 Official Plan Overview
An official plan is a policy document that describes how land should be used in the community. It provides direction for future planning activities and for public and private initiatives aimed at improving the existing physical environment. The Township Official Plan is based largely on input made by citizens through the public participation process. Official plans address issues such as:
- Implementing the Township vision
- Promoting the wise stewardship of the Township's natural and cultural heritage and character
- Providing for orderly growth
If you want to use your property or develop it in a way that conflicts with the approved Official Plan, you will need to obtain an Official Plan amendment. Every Official Plan amendment triggers a review by staff, approval by Council, as well as public meetings and negotiations. Before you apply for an amendment, you should discuss your proposal with Planning Services.
Documents:
Schedules:
To view full size versions schedules please visit the Township office.
- Schedule E1: Aggregates
- Schedule A1: Settlement
- Schedule A2: Community of Baysville
- Schedule A2-1: Community of Baysville
- Schedule A3: Community of Dorset
- Schedule A4: Community of Dwight
- Schedule A5: Community of Hillside
- Schedule A6: Community of Echo Valley
- Schedule A6-1: Echo Valley Master Plan
- Schedule A6-2: Echo Valley Construction Limits
- Schedule A7: Waterfront Special Policy Area Bigwin Island
- Schedule A7-1: Bigwin Island Setback and Vegetative Buffer Areas
- Schedule A8: Paddlefoot
- Schedule B1: Transportation
- Schedule C1: Wetlands and Natural Heritage
- Schedule C2: Fish and Wildlife Habitat
- Schedule C3: Lake Categories
- Schedule D1: Terrain
- Schedule D2: Narrow Waterbodies and Waste Disposal
