What is an Official Plan?
Adopted in 2019, the Official Plan is the policy basis to guide future development of the Town. A hard copy is available for purchase at Town Hall. Alternate format documents are available upon request.
It intends to assist Council in achieving: |
a) implementing the Vision of the Town; b) addressing climate change as a key aspect of a resilient environment; c) promoting the wise stewardship of the Town's natural and cultural heritage; d) protecting and enhancing the various contributing elements to community character, providing for orderly growth that is environmentally and economically sustainable; f) protecting the natural resources of the Town; g) preserving the quality of life in the Town; h) fostering healthy, active, and safe communities; i) providing a consistent approach to the review and evaluation of development applications as well as for predictable, open and integrated decision making; j) interpreting and applying Provincial and District of Muskoka policy within the context of the Town; and k) providing opportunities for public involvement in the land use planning process. |
Appendices and Schedules |
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What is a Official Plan Amendment?
An Official Plan Amendment (OPA) is a request to make changes to the use of a property in a way that is not laid out by the Official Plan.
Who needs to submit an Official Plan Amendment?
If you are requesting to make changes to use a property in a way that is not laid out by the Official Plan, then you will need to submit an Official Plan Amendment.
What are the steps for submitting an Official Plan Amendment?
STEP 1: Gather Required Documentation | ||
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STEP 2: Pre-Consultation | ||
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STEP 3: Application Submission | ||
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STEP 4: Application Review |
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STEP 5: Decision |
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STEP 6: Appeal Period |
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What are the Official Plan Amendment Application Fees (2024)?
Pre-Consultation Fee: $285.00
Official Plan Amendment Application Fees:
- One lot or a minor policy: $2197.00
- More than one lot or a major policy: $4818.00