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Land Use Permits for Docks, In-water Boathouses and Other Off-lot Structures
Limits, Terms and Conditions for Water Structures
Docks and swim rafts associated with each cottage lot will be limited to a combined total area of 30 m2 (323 ft2). However, to provide cottagers time to reduce their overall combined dock area to this limit, cottagers may apply for and obtain a LUP with a maximum combined dock area of 60m2 (646 ft2). Cottagers will then have to ensure that the total combined area of all docks and swim rafts associated with their cottage lot is reduced to no more than 30 m2 by December 31, 2023.
The area of each dock and swim raft will be measured using a bird’s eye approach; the area of the dock as seen from above, and will include portions of the dock entirely over the water and portions that may be anchored to or partially on shore. In some instances, portions of the dock may extend a significant distance onto shore and could be considered as “decks” and included in the ancillary footprint of the cottage lot (which is capped at 44m2), but only where the portion considered in this matter is entirely located on land, as determined by the Ministry.
A LUP may be issued for existing crib, pole or floating docks, but no new or replacement crib docks will be approved.
A LUP may be issued for an existing in-water boathouse or boat port so long as it does not include any kitchen or washroom facilities or sleeping accommodations. The footprint of the in-water boathouse will not be included in the combined total area for docks associated with the cottage lot, however, any dock or similar structure attached to the outside of the in-water boathouse will be included in the total.
Water units must be situated as close as reasonably possible to the cottage lot and will not be authorized in locations further than is practically necessary and not more than 100 m from the cottage lot, except in the situation of Source Lake (see section related to Source Lake).