Close Alert Banner
Skip to Content

Township of Muskoka Lakes Logo

Contact Us Main menu icon
Contact UsCareersProperty TaxesReport a Concern
  • Our Community
    • By-law Enforcement
    • Cemeteries
    • Community Calendar
    • Community and Support Services
    • Clean Muskoka Together
    • Engage Muskoka Lakes
    • Environment and Natural Resources
    • Fire and Emergency Services
    • Garbage and Recycling
    • Health Hub
    • Heritage and History
    • Internet Connectivity
    • Library
    • Parking
    • Property Taxes
    • Roads and Sidewalks
    • Water and Sewer Services
    • Winter Safety
    • Covid-19
    View our Enage Muskoka Lakes page
    Engage Muskoka Lakes
    View our Alert Muskoka page
    Alert Muskoka
  • Recreation & Leisure
    • Arenas
    • Community Calendar
    • Community Centres
    • Docks and Boat Launches
    • Hike the Lakes Scavenger Hunt
    • Library
    • Parks and Recreation Master Plan
    • Parks, Beaches and Picnic Areas
    • Port Carling Wall
    • Rent a Facility
    • Swimming
    • Trails and Hiking
    • View the Lakes Chair Tour
    • Visiting Muskoka Lakes
    • Winter Fun Muskoka Lakes
    View our Visiting Muskoka Lakes page
    Visiting Muskoka Lakes
  • Business & Property Development
    • Attainable Housing Rebate Program
    • Available Lands and Buildings
    • Business Licences and Permits
    • Business Support and Resources
    • Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
    • Community Profile
    • Doing Business Here
    • Maps
    • Official Plan Review
    • Official Plan
    • Property Development
    View our Inspections page
    Book an Inspection
    View our Property Development page
    Property Development
  • Township Hall
    • A to Z Services
    • Accessibility
    • Accountability and Transparency
    • Applications, Licences and Permits
    • Bids and Tenders
    • Budget and Financial Statements
    • By-laws and Policies
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Council and Committees
    • Departments
    • Fees and Charges
    • Municipal Grants
    • News and Notices
    • Office of the Mayor
    • Plans, Reports and Studies
    • Property Taxes
    • Report a Concern
    View our Municipal Elections page
    2022 Municipal Election
    View our Report a Concern page
    Report a Concern
sunset on a lake

By-laws and Policies

HomeTownship HallBy-laws and Policies
  • Open new window to share this page via Facebook Facebook
  • Open new window to share this page via Twitter Twitter
  • Open new window to share this page via LinkedIn Pinterest
  • Open new window to share this page via LinkedIn LinkedIn
  • Email this page Email
  • By-laws and Policies
    Toggle Section By-laws and Policies Menu
    • By-law Enforcement
    • A to Z Services
    • Accessibility
      Toggle Section Accessibility Menu
      • Browsealoud
    • Accountability and Transparency
      Toggle Section Accountability and Transparency Menu
      • Submit a Claim
    • Applications, Licences and Permits
    • Bids and Tenders
    • Budget and Financial Statements
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
      Toggle Section Contact Us Menu
      • Feedback and Suggestions
    • Council and Committees
      Toggle Section Council and Committees Menu
      • Agendas and Minutes
      • Committee Recruitment
      • Speaking at a Council Meeting
      • Webcasting and Video Updates
    • Departments
    • Fees and Charges
    • Municipal Grants
    • News and Notices
      Toggle Section News and Notices Menu
      • Planning Notices
      • Road Closures
      • Webcasting and Video Updates
      • COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)
    • Office of the Mayor
    • Plans, Reports and Studies
    • Property Taxes
      Toggle Section Property Taxes Menu
      • Tax Sales
    • Report a Concern

view of moon river at sunset

By-laws in the Township of Muskoka Lakes protect our environment, public health and safety, and help us maintain an enjoyable community for everyone. They are created as a way to address the community's issues and concerns.

By-laws

Business Licensing

Fire Control/Burning

Property Standards

Site Alteration

All-Terrain Vehicles

Comprehensive Zoning

Noise

Fireworks

Site Plan Control

Public Docks & Ramps

Dog Control

Parking

Signs

Tree Conservation

Dark Sky

View a complete list of our Frequently Requested By-laws.

Policies

CAO

Human Resources 

Planning/Development

Financial 

Legislative Services 

Protective Services

Good Governance 

Parks and Recreation

Transportation Services

View a complete list of our Township Policies.

Documents on Website

Please note only commonly requested by-laws and policies are posted on the website. Those provided electronically are for information only and may not retain the exact structure of the original versions. Readers should verify information before acting on it.

All by-laws and policies are available at the Office of the Clerk, and reference should be made to the official version for any legal purposes. Every effort is made to ensure the by-laws and policies on this website are accurate and contains the latest amendments; however, the Township of Muskoka Lakes cannot guarantee the accuracy of information provided here.

All documents are available at the Office of the Clerk. To obtain an official version of a by-law or policy, or to verify its accuracy and currency, please contact the Clerks department at 705-765-3156.

Contact Us

subscribe light icon subscribe dark icon Subscribe to this Page

© 2019 Township of Muskoka Lakes, 1 Bailey St., P.O. Box 129, Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0, T: 705-765-3156 F: 705-765-6755

DisclaimerAccessibilitySitemapWebsite Feedback

I Want To...

Apply or Register icon

Apply or Register

  • Bids and Tenders
  • Building Permits
  • Change Address Form
Report or Contact icon

Report or Contact

  • Book an Inspection
  • Contact Us
  • Report a Concern
Learn About icon

Learn About

  • Engage Muskoka Lakes
  • Fire Rating
  • Garbage and Recycling
  • Property Taxes
Online Payments icon

Online Payments

  • Property Taxes
Close Old Browser Notification
Browser Compatibility Notification
It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience.