Notice of Intention to Adopt Cash-in-lieu of Parking By-law

TAKE NOTICE that the Council (Planning Matters) of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays will be considering adopting a by-law to provide for cash-in-lieu of off-street parking spaces in accordance with Section 40 of the Planning Act at the July 29, 2025 Council (Planning Matters) meeting, commencing at 9:00am.

At the June 24, 2025 Council (Planning Matters) meeting, Council considered the draft Cash-in-lieu of Parking By-law, Agreement, application form, and fees, whereby staff were directed to bring forward the final By-law to a subsequent Council (Planning Matters) meeting for a decision.

Section 40 of the Planning Act provides an opportunity for a municipality to require a payment in substitution of the provision of parking spaces required under the Township’s Community Planning Permit By-law, with the monies collected being allocated to municipal parking infrastructure. Contact the Director of Planning Services at 705-635-2272, ext. 1252 or abest-sararas@lakeofbays.on.ca regarding any questions.