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.
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- New Shoreline Preservation By-law 4169 came into effect on April 1st, 2023
- The new Shoreline Preservation By-law 4169 only applies to lands 20 metres from the high water mark of all lakes, rivers, streams and ponds within the geographical areas of the lower-tier municipalities of Algonquin Highlands, Highlands East and Minden Hills, as well as natural heritage features and areas, like significant wetlands, that play a role in water quality.
- For more information and if you have any questions, contacting the Planning Department by calling phone number 705-286-1333.
- Shoreline Tree Preservation By-law No. 3505 came into effect on July 25th, 2018.
- This by-law only applies to lands that are within 30 metres of a watercourse in the geographic area of the Municipality of Dysart et. al. The Shoreline Tree Preservation By‐law governs the removal or injuring of all trees. The goal is to minimize the destruction of trees in order to protect our water resources and sustain a healthy natural environment.
- The link to the By-law 3505 are not available at the moment. Planning staff are in the process of converting the by-laws into an accessible document. A copy of the by-law can be made available to you by contacting the Planning Department by calling phone number 705-286-1333.
- The County of Haliburton Official Plan
- The link to the application for a County Official Plan Amendment is not available at the moment. Planning staff are in the process of converting the application form into an accessible document. A copy of the application can be made available to you by contacting the Planning Department by calling phone number 705-286-1333.
- 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
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Shoreline Preservation Bylaw 4169
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 new by-law that regulation the removal of trees as well as alteration of grades within 20 metres of the County's lakes, rivers and wetlands. This new Shoreline Preservation By-law 4169 came into effect in the geographic areas of Algonquin Highlands, Highlands East and Minden Hills on April 1, 2023.
The Shoreline Preservation By-law 4169 can be found here: Shoreline Preservation Bylaw
Feedback
You are also welcome to send any feedback you may have to the Director of Planning by emailing:
Elizabeth Purcell, Director of Planning, County of Haliburton: epurcell@haliburtoncounty.ca
