Are You Planning to Develop Property? Start Here...
Depending on the nature of the development you are proposing, an application may need to be submitted to either your Area Municipal office or the District's office. Planning staff are available to answer any questions about your proposal and we encourage you to speak with them prior to submitting an application. Learn more about Muskoka's six Area Municipalities at the following link: Muskoka's Area Municipalities
The District of Muskoka utilizes PlanHub for all Planning Application submission and tracking.
Topics, Process and Requirements for a Variety of Development Options
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| Dividing Land/Property/Ownership | ||||||||||
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| Other Approvals | ||||||||||
| Depending on the nature and location of the project, certain other approvals may be required from the District. For example, if the land fronts onto a District Road, a road entrance permit application for a new or upgraded road entrance may be required.
In addition, if the project is located within one of Muskoka's Urban Centres, the development must generally be connected to municipal piped water and wastewater services. To connect to these services, a water and sewer connection permit application must be obtained. Muskoka's Urban Centres
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| Construction and Zoning | ||||||||||
| Your ability to establish a new use or business on your land, or make an improvement to one or more of your buildings or your property depends on how the Area Municipality's zoning by-law applies to your land.
A zoning by-law controls the use of land in your Area Municipality. It states exactly:
You should start your project planning by meeting with the Planning /Building department staff of your Area Municipality to determine how the zoning by-law applies to your land. They will also tell you which Area Municipal permits and approvals are necessary - as well as the related fees and timeframes. If the Area Municipality's planning documents (by-laws, official plan, etc.) permit what you are proposing to do, the project may simply involve obtaining a development and/or building permit. However, if this is not the case, you may need to apply for a zoning by-law amendment. For more information on the applicable zoning by-law or the zoning by-law amendment process please contact the respective Area Municipality or visit the MMAH Land Use Planning: Zoning-Bylaws for more general information. Development Application Forms (Zoning By-law Amendment) are available through your Area Municipality. Where Can I Find Zoning Information?Contact your respective Area Municipality for zoning information. For contact information for Muskoka's six Area Municipalities please visit the following link: Muskoka's Area Municipalities You can also view zoning information for Muskoka on Muskoka's web mapping portal: Muskoka GeoHub. |
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| Muskoka PlanHub | ||||||||||
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PlanHub is the District’s online planning application submission and tracking portal. PlanHub provides access to all District level planning applications including:
Through PlanHub you will submit your Planning Application to District staff, you can also track the status of your submission. PlanHub will;
Once your application has been submitted, please contact the Planning Department to arrange the collection of application fees. For more information, please refer to our fees and charges by-law. Muskoka PlanHub project was funded by The Rural Economic Program of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the District of Muskoka. Ready to Submit Your Application |
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The PlanHub Dashboard is an interactive hub that provides insight on development in Muskoka. Features of the Dashboard include:
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| D-4 Assessments | ||||||||||
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A D-4 assessment is a report that is completed by a Qualified Professional under the Environmental Protection Act in order to determine if there will be any negative impacts to persons and/or property within a potential influence area of an operating or non-operating waste disposal site, as required by the Province’s D-4 Guideline: Land Use On or Near Landfills and Dumps. Learn more about D-4 Assessments below: D-4 Guideline Information Sheet Waste Facility Locations |
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| Development Charges | ||||||||||
| All new development may be subject to development fees and charges, in accordance with the District and Area Municipal Development Charges By-Laws. |
| Terms of Reference |
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Terms of Reference are provided to aid in preparation of development application supporting documents and studies. |