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Land Use Permits for Docks, In-water Boathouses and Other Off-lot Structures
How to Apply for a Land Use Permit
To apply for a LUP, cottagers will need to complete and submit an Application for Land Use Permit, which is available HERE. The LUP can only be held by one person, and that person must be listed on the lease or licence of occupation for the associated cottage lot.
Cottagers may have more than one off-lot structure, but where possible, the Ministry will issue one LUP that authorizes all the off-lot structures associated with each cottage lot. Cottagers should carefully review the section above (Types of Off-lot Structures That May be Permitted) to ensure that they are applying for all off-lot structures associated with their lot. It is the responsibility of the cottager to ensure that all off-lot structures have been identified and be approved by a LUP by March 31, 2022. The Cottage Lot Program is aware of structures such as docks and boathouses but may not be aware of things such as hydro lines.
To obtain the LUP, each structure being approved by the LUP must meet the terms and conditions of section 38 of the regulation. Depending on the structure(s) being approved, and whether the survey has included the structure(s), the Cottage Lot Program may need to conduct an on-site inspection to ensure compliance with the regulation prior to issuing the LUP. This means that LUPs may not be issued prior to spring when Cottage Lot Program staff can visit the cottage lot to verify that all structures meet the terms and conditions.