Muskoka Official Plan Review
The Muskoka Official Plan (MOP) is being updated to be consistent with Provincial policies and respond to issues across the District of Muskoka. Read more about Official Plans, what is being updated, and how you can be involved below.
Public consultation plays an essential role in updating the MOP to reflect the current needs of Muskoka. There are several proposed updates the MOP. As such, there will be several public consultation opportunities. Subscribe to this project page to stay informed of future public consultation opportunities.
What is an Official Plan? And why is it being reviewed now?
An Official Plan is a policy document that guides the short-term and long-term development in your community. An Official Plan sets out a vision and goals and ensures that new development and growth considers a broad range of policies to protect the natural environment, align growth and development with municipal infrastructure, and promote complete, safe, accessible and inclusive communities.
The Muskoka Official Plan (MOP) covers:
Environmental protection
Water quality
Resource Management
Housing
Growth and settlement patterns
Community vision and objectives
Economic development
Tourism and resorts
Transportation
Services and utilities
Implementation
The purpose of the Muskoka Official Plan is to provide direction and a policy framework for managing growth and land use decisions.
The Planning Act requires that municipal Official Plans be updated every 5 years. The last update to the Muskoka Official Plan was in 2019. As such, the Muskoka Official Plan is undergoing a review this year.
What components of the Muskoka Official Plan are being reviewed?
A number of projects and policy reviews have been in the works since the last Muskoka Official Plan update in 2019. These projects are related to:
Archaeological Master Plan
Watershed Management Initiatives and Lake System Health Policies
Climate Action
Growth Strategy
Resort Development Policies; and
Mapping Updates.
Additionally, housekeeping and Provincial Policy updates will also be implemented.
How to Participate
There will be a number of consultation opportunities through public open houses and meetings. Please see the Key Dates and Notice of Public Meetings on the right sidebar of this webpage for more information. Additionally, feedback can be submitted through the form below, or by submitting comments by:
Sending an email to:
Cassie Emms, Planner, District Municipality of Muskoka
Email: MOP@muskoka.on.ca
Mailing a letter to:
The District Municipality of Muskoka
70 Pine Street Bracebridge, ON
P1L 1N3
Attention: Cassie Emms
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Documents
Related Committee Reports
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CPS-2-2024-3: Five-Year Comprehensive Muskoka Official Plan Review Process and Workplan
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CPS-2-2024-1: District of Muskoka Growth Strategy, Phase 1 - Growth Projections and Area Municipal Allocations
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CPS-12-2024-9: Lake System Health Policy and Recreational Water Quality Model Review Update and Interim Approach