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What is an Official Plan?

An Official Plan is a document that sets out the municipality's views on how land should be used in the community.

An Official Plan deals primarily with the physical aspects of expected growth and development and addresses such issues as:

  • Where new housing and retail space should be located.
  • What services, such as water and sewers, will be needed.
  • What characteristics new developments will have.

Township of Muskoka Lakes Official Plan 

The Official Plan is the policy basis to guide future development of the Township. You can read the plan below. A hard copy is available for purchase at the Township Office.

  • Cover Page and Table of Contents 
  • Section A - Introduction 
  • Section B – Waterfront 
  • Section C - Urban Centres 
  • Section C1 - Resort Village (Minett) 
  • Section D - Communities 
  • Section E - Rural 
  • Section F - Implementation 
  • Section G - Definitions 
  • Schedules and Appendices 

Amendments 

If your plans for developing your property aren't consistent with the Township's Official Plan, you will need to apply for an Official Plan Amendment.  Consulting with our Planning Department prior to submitting an Official Plan Amendment is recommended.

  • Official Plan Amendment
  • Official Plan Amendment Guide

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