Revised Notice of Decision - Modification and Approval as Modified of an Area Official Plan

Revised Notice of Decision 

Modification and Approval as Modified of an Area Official Plan
Pursuant to Subsection 17(35) of the Planning Act
Official Plan of the Township of Muskoka Lakes

A decision was made by Muskoka District Council on November 20, 2023 to modify and approve as modified the Official Plan of the Township of Muskoka Lakes, which was adopted by Township of Muskoka Lakes By-law No. 2022-171 and amended by Township Resolution PLN-7-14/09/23.

The adoption of the Township of Muskoka Lakes Official Plan (TMLOP) by Township By-law 2022-171 and amended by Township Resolution PLN-7-14/09/23 is the result of the comprehensive review process and is comprised of updated official plan policies, along with a series of schedules and appendices, collectively intended to replace the previous version of the Township of Muskoka Lakes Official Plan once approved by The District of Muskoka. The purpose of the revised TMLOP is to provide a comprehensive framework to manage growth and physical change throughout the Township over the next 23 yeas up until 2046. The TMLOP sets out updated goals, objectives and policies which will guide decision making affecting land use planning within the Township.

Township endorsed modifications to the adopted TMLOP are outlined in the attached approval By-law 2022-171 and amended by Township Resolution PLN-7-14/09/23. Further modifications to address consistency with Provincial Policy and conformity with the Muskoka Official Plan and minor editorial updates, were also approved by Muskoka District Council.

Please note that since the original Notice of Decision was issued, minor editorial updates were required to Section K.4. This section has now been updated to reflect the policy as endorsed by Township Council and approved by Muskoka District Council.

Public Comments Considered

A summary of comments received and how they were considered or addressed is included in Report 20(2023)-1.

When and How to File an Appeal of the Decision

A notice of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal OLT (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT)) of the decision must be received by The District Municipality of Muskoka no later than 20 days from the date of this notice, as shown above as the last day of appeal. The appeal must:

i) set out the specific part of the TMLOP to which the appeal applies;
ii) set out the reasons for the appeal; and
iii) be accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act in the amount of $1,100.00 payable to the Minister of Finance.

A notice of appeal should be filed with:

Amy Back, Clerk
District Municipality of Muskoka
70 Pine Street
Bracebridge, ON
P1L 1N3

Who Can Appeal the Decision

Only individuals, corporations or public bodies may appeal a decision of the Council of The District Municipality of Muskoka to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be made by any unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or group on its behalf.

No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the Official Plan Amendment was adopted, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to The District Municipality of Muskoka or unless, in the opinion of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, there are reasonable ground to add the person or public body as a party.

When the Decision is Final

The decision of Muskoka District Council is final if a notice of appeal is not received before or on the last day for filing a notice of appeal.

Additional Information

Documentation related to the TMLOP and the decision of Muskoka District Council is available for inspection during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at The District Municipal Offices or on the District of Muskoka website.

For additional information about the TMLOP or your appeal rights, contact Lisa Marden at (705) 645-2100 ext. 4396 or 1-800-461-4210 (in the 705 area code), or lisa.marden@muskoka.on.ca.

Attachments:

• TML OP as approved on Nov 20 2023
• Schedule A Fix
• Town Land Use Schedules B1 Port Carling
• Town Land Use Schedules B2 Bala
• Town Land Use Schedules
• Schedule D
• Appendix A - Major Watersheds in Muskoka Lakes
• MuL OP AppendiceB1 11X17 Service Boundaries 2021 Port Carling
• MuL OP AppendicB2 11X17 Service Boundaries 2021 Bala
• Appendix C Combined Natural Heritages
• Appendix D Water Resources
• Appendix E - Resource Areas and Other Constraints
• Appendix F Flooding Hazards
• Appendix G Transportation and Scenic Corridors
• Appendix H Archeological Potential