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Interested in Running for Municipal Council in Muskoka? Let’s Talk
On October 24th we have an election in Muskoka. This is our opportunity to be part of shaping the future of our community. We need councillors who will prioritize responsible development, environmental protection and strong fiscal management - to Respect, Preserve and...
CONTROVERSIAL ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT RETURNING TO COMMITTEE
On March 18 at 9 am, the Township of Muskoka Lakes will convene a virtual Special Planning Meeting to consider changes to a few Zoning By-Laws. The first draft amendment is described in our September, 2021 e-blast. As initially drafted, it affected...
SURVEY ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO TML’S SEWAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INSPECTION PROGRAM
The Township of Muskoka Lakes is updating their Sewage System Maintenance Re-inspection Program and have created a survey to hear what the public has to say. The proposal creates a risk level classification for properties containing a private...
PROPOSED CHANGES TO TML’S SITE ALTERATION AND TREE PRESERVATION BY-LAWS
The Township of Muskoka Lakes is proposing changes to two of its by-laws focused on protecting the natural environment during development: the Site Alteration and Tree Preservation by-laws. Most development is regulated by a third by-law -- the...
HAMILTON VOTES TO STOP URBAN SPRAWL – A LESSON FOR MUSKOKA?
A recent decision by the City of Hamilton to combat urban sprawl is food for thought in Muskoka. As reported in the national press, Hamilton City Council voted in November not to designate more farmland for housing over the next 30 years. The...
COUNCIL APPROVES MINETT OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
On Wednesday November 10th, Township of Muskoka Lakes Council approved changes to the Minett Official Plan. Susan Eplett, Ken Pearce, Paul Richards, Frank Pottow and Laurie Thomson delegated on behalf of Friends of Muskoka and the Muskoka Lakes...
MINETT OFFICIAL PLAN RETURNS TO PLANNING COMMITTEE
Township of Muskoka Lakes Planning Committee is meeting at 9 am on Monday October 25th to discuss what could be final changes to the Minett Official Plan policy. Details available here (see Agenda item 5). We’ve come a long way since we raised the...