Notice of Amendments to Building By-law #2005-087

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 7(6) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23, as amended, of the intention to amend the Township of Muskoka Lakes Building By-law #2005-087.

The following amendments are proposed and will have the effect of:

• Updating definitions;
• Updating the classes of permits section;
• Modifying requirements for applications and notice requirements for inspections;
• Imposing new alternative solutions to the objective-based building code;
• Minor amendments to Schedule H (fees), including sewage system maintenance inspection program fees, and;
• General provisions

The draft red-lined version of the Building By-law, Schedule H (fees) and Alternative Solutions form are available upon request at the Township’s office or by viewing it on the municipal website.

The by-law amendment will be considered at the Planning Committee Meeting to be held at 9:00 a.m. on November 13th, 2025, at the Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal office, 1 Bailey Street, Port Carling, Ontario, at which time there will be a public meeting. Any person who attends will have the opportunity to make representations with respect to this matter.

Public Meeting Details

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. ET
Location: Council Chambers, Township of Muskoka Lakes (1 Bailey St, Port Carling)

How to Participate:

1. Submit Comments in Writing
   1. Submit comments to planning@muskokalakes.ca or deliver in-person by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
      
      
2. Active Participation In-Person or on Zoom
   1. Hybrid meetings are held at 9:00 a.m. on the above-noted meeting date in Council Chambers at the Municipal Office. For more information about participating via Zoom, visit www.muskokalakes.ca/zoom
      
      1. 1. Zoom Details
            Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86440218581?pwd=h1QOaMICp4p2Ku6vOAAWJc2eXeTQyD.1
            Webinar ID: 864 4021 8581
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   2. If you wish to speak to the Planning Committee at the meeting by electronic participation, please contact planning@muskokalakes.ca by 9:00 a.m. on the regular business day preceding the scheduled meeting. Pre-registration is not required to speak to this matter at the November 13, 2025 Planning Committee meeting.
      
      
3. Watch the Meeting Online
   1. You can access the meeting from YouTube on the Township of Muskoka Lakes YouTube Channel. If the live webcast fails, the meeting recording will be posted under the Government Portal on https://muskokalakes.civicweb.net/Portal/

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For more information on this matter, please contact:
Nick Snyder, Chief Building Official
(705) 765-3156 x240
nsnyder@muskokalakes.ca

For general or media inquires, please contact:
Mia Palantzas, Communications Advisor
(705) 765-3156 x360
communications@muskokalakes.ca

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