Building and Construction

Business Permits & Licences (BizPal)

BizPaL is a free online service that provides entrepreneurs with easy access to information about business permits, licences and other requirements needed to start, operate and grow their business.

• One stop shop to learn about municipal, provincial, and federal government requirements
• Free to use
• Easy and convenient
• Accessible anytime

Spend less time dealing with red tape – saving effort and money in the process – and more time building your business.

Launch the BizPal Service

Commercial Use of Municipal Property

The Commercial Use of Municipal Property Agreement allows for the commercial use of municipal property (including docks, parking, outdoor facilities or other structures) by person, company, or franchise whether vending or renting, and may include the following:

• Docking of vessels;
• Parking of vehicles or trailers;
• Selling food/beverages;
• Cooking food within a food truck or trailer; 
• Renting of equipment; or
• Use of docks and facilities.

To apply, please complete the Commercial Use of Municipal Property Permit Application along with the application fee.

Dog Licence

Lifetime dog licenses within the Township are FREE. These licenses are available at the Township offices at the Building/Planning counter from By-law Enforcement Services staff. Bring proof of vaccination for your animal to the municipal office during business hours when requesting a license. Staff will ask for:

• Dog's description/information
• Owner's contact information
• Copy of records of vaccination and spay/neuter being completed

Reminder that our By-law for the Control and Licensing of Dogs within the Lake of Bays states that every person who owns or cares for any dog shall have a license, required once in the lifetime of the animal. Please update By-law Services if your contact information changes, or your dog ownership changes.

New residents are asked to register their dog with the first 30 days of becoming a resident within the Township of Lake of Bays. If you receive a notice or warning for not having a license for your dog, there will be a $30.00 charge for this lifetime license.

Encroachment Agreement (Licence of Occupation)

For policies and applications related to the use of municipal land, visit our Sale of Municipal Land page.

Freedom of Information Request

Learn about making a Freedom of Information Request

Heritage Property Tax Relief Program

This program provides an incentive to property owners to invest in the on-going conservation of their heritage building. For application forms and more information, view our Heritage Property Tax Relief Program.

LED Community Sign Message Request

It is free to promote your community event on the LED Community Signs located in Dwight and Baysville.

Submit a Message Request.

Lottery Licence

View our Lottery Licencing information.

Marriage

View our weddings page for more information.

Municipal Access User Agreement (MAUA)

The Municipal Access User Agreement allows for approved use of Township property, along with the parking of vehicles and boats for related purposes. Staff is given authority by Council, as defined under the Public Parks By-law Section 3, paragraph (f) to review and approve agreements between the Township and an approved user for the non-residential/commercial use of Township property.

You may apply in writing, completing a User Agreement Application for the following uses of Municipally-owned water access areas:

• Operation of vehicle(s), boat(s), barge(s) for commercial purposes
• Water access by residents who are using the access point for the transfer of materials or contractors for the purposes of work done to their property

Any overnight or long-term parking/storing of commercial vehicles can ONLY be considered at Remote Landings as defined with the by-law. If vehicles are tagged with a warning, and found continued to be unattended, the vehicle or boat may be removed by the Township or a person contracted on its behalf and shall be subject to the lien provisions, storage and disposal requirements, as set out in the Repair and Storage Liens Act.

Planning and Development

Purchase of Original Shore Road and Road Allowance

For policies and applications related to purchasing shoreline road allowances or road allowances, visit our Sale of Municipal Land page.

Roads

Short-term Rentals Licence

Effective January 1, 2022, a Short-term Rentals licence will be required within the Township. Application forms will be available prior to program launch.

Sign Permit

Permits required for the placement of Signs and Advertising Devices are regulated by the Sign By-law.

• Sign Permit Application

Special Event Permit

To host an event on municipal property a special event permit is required.

Special Occasion Certificate

Special Occasion Certificates from the Mayor may be requested for birthdays, wedding anniversaries and other types of special events.

Please submit your request in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the special occasion to the Corporate Services Department and include the following information:

• Name of individual(s) to receive certificate;
• Reason for requesting special occasion certificate;
• Date of special occasion;
• Your name and contact information so that pick up arrangements can be made.

Vendor's Permit

Vendor's Permit Application