- 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.
General Inquiries
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.
If you are a legal owner of a property, please email Planning or Building with your inquiries. If you are not the legal owner, please note that a fee may apply. 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.
Due to an overwhelming increase in inquiries and application submissions, the response time for submitted inquiries may take 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the number of requests currently being processed by staff. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
Contact Us
Township of Lake of Bays
1012 Dwight Beach Rd
Dwight, ON P0A 1H0
705-635-2272
1-877-566-0005
