Revised Official Plan Available for Review and Comment

(Lake of Bays, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays is continuing the process of reviewing and updating its Official Plan. An Official Plan contains the Township’s policies on land use and development, making sure that it reflects the community's specific needs and aligns with current provincial policies. Staff are seeking input from residents and stakeholders as the project reaches its final stage.

Revised New Official Plan for Public Review
The project is now in Phase 5, and the revised new Official Plan is available for public review and comment. This version has considered public comments received so far, and incorporated direction from Council, Indigenous communities and other stakeholders. 

The revised document is available on the Township’s website and includes updated District and Provincial policy, background information and recommendations from the Discussion Papers and Policy Directions Report completed earlier in the project. Public and stakeholder comments have and will continue to shape the future of Lake of Bays. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to review the revised new Official Plan and the Top Five Things You Should Know overview at lakeofbays.on.ca/OfficialPlan.

Statutory Public Meeting
A statutory public meeting will take place during a Council (Planning Matters) meeting to provide an opportunity for public comment.

• Date: April 28, 2026
• Time: 11:00 a.m.
• Location: In-person in the Council Chambers (1012 Dwight Beach Road, Dwight) or via Zoom

Providing Comments or Questions
Residents may submit comments or questions using the comment form on the Township’s website or by contacting:

April Schnurr, Director of Planning Services
Township of Lake of Bays
Email: aschnurr@lakeofbays.on.ca
Phone: (705) 635-2272 ext. 1252.

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