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The County of Haliburton is blessed with many lakes that serve important environmental, economic and social roles.  The lakes support a variety of aquatic species, flora and fauna.  They support a vibrant tourism economy and are home to many residents.  They provide countless opportunities for recreational activities such as swimming, boating and fishing to name a few.

The health of our lakes is important for residents and businesses.  The County and its municipal, public agency and not-for-profit partners have encouraged and guided lake health for many years through a variety of initiatives.  For example, the County and its lower tier municipal partners all have tools that they use to regulate new waterfront developments including Official Plans, Zoning By-laws and the County’s Tree By-law.

 Further information on these tools can be found at:
  • The County of Haliburton Official Plan
  • Shoreline Tree Preservation By-law No. 3505
  • Township of Algonquin Highlands Official Plan
  • Township of Algonquin Highlands Zoning By-law
  • Municipality of Dysart et al Official Plan
  • Municipality of Dysart et al Zoning By-law
  • Municipality of Highlands East Official Plan
  • Municipality of Highlands East Zoning By-law
  • Township of Minden Hills Official Plan
  • Township of Minden Hills Zoning By-law

Shoreline Preservation Bylaw

Several years ago, the County embarked on a process to create a new Shoreline Preservation By-law to further strengthen existing controls for waterfront development in the County.  This process resulted in the creation of a Draft Shoreline Preservation By-law. In light of the significant interest in this issue and the Draft By-law, the County retained external, independent consultants to review the matter and return with professional recommendations on a new Shoreline Preservation By-law for the County.  Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Limited and J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. were retained by the County to lead this exercise.

On August 24, 2022, County Council approved a Shoreline Preservation By-law. 

The Shoreline Preservation By-law can be found here: Shoreline Preservation Bylaw

Further information on the Shoreline Preservation By-law Implementation Considerations:
  • This report was considered by County Council on August 24, 2022. 

  • Draft Shoreline Preservation By-law Implementation Considerations 
Further information on County Council’s decision to retain external, independent consultants can be found at:
  • January 27, 2021 County Council Meeting Agenda
  • January 27, 2021 County Council Meeting Recording
  • January 27, 2021 County Council Meeting Minutes
 Further information on the consultants work plan can be found at:
  • June 23, 2021 County Council Meeting Agenda
  • June 23, 2021 County Council Meeting Recording
  • Memo to County Council re: Work Program and Consultation Plan
  • Consultants work plan
  • County Council Resolution approving consultants work plan
  • June 23, 2021 County Council Meeting Minutes

Feedback

You are also welcome to send any feedback you may have to the Director of Planning by emailing:

Steve Stone, Director of Planning, County of Haliburton:  sstone@haliburtoncounty.ca 

 

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