Waterfront development accounts for a majority of the development
activity in the Township. Due to the sensitive nature of permitting
development in close proximity to waterbodies, the Township has
adopted a number of application processes and policies to ensure
the long term protection of this important environment while
permitting an appropriate amount of development for private land
owners.
All development adjacent to any waterbody must be setback a
minimum of 30 metres (100 ft) from the high water mark. Some
exceptions to this are permitted such as marine facilities, decks, and
swimming pools. The Accessory Uses (Section 3.1) section of the
Zoning Bylaw should be referred to for specific regulations for these
types of structures. In addition, Section 3.27 of the Zoning Bylaw
does permit minor extensions to existing structures which are located
at least 15 metres (50 ft) from the high water mark. In addition to the
setbacks from the water, other regulations such as lot coverage and
floor space index may impact development on the waterfront as well. Click here for a full description of Waterfront Zoning Regulations.
All development within 100 metres of a waterbody, regardless of whether the development meets all zoning regulations, must receive Site Plan Control approval unless the development is less than 30m2 (320ft2). Site Plan Control for waterfront development reviews issues such as drainage, septic system location, visual impact, protection of natural features, slope stability, erosion potential, and preservation of shoreline vegetation.
Any development that cannot comply with the Zoning Bylaw regulations for waterfront development must receive a Minor Variance prior to commencing construction. Minor Variance and Site Plan Control applications can be applied for simultaneously.
Under Provincial regulation 148/06, all development within 150m of a
waterbody in the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority area must receive a
Development Permit or a letter stating no permit is necessary prior to the
Township being able to issue a Building Permit. The CRCA area of the
Township includes the entire Rideau system south of Newboro as well as Lower
and Upper Beverly Lakes. Permit information can be found at
www.cataraquiregion.on.ca/management/landuse.htm
Township of Rideau Lakes, 1439 County Road 8, Delta, ON, K0E 1G0
email: info@twprideaulakes.on.ca
For general inquiries, administration, planning, public works, parks & rec, and fire department: Tel: 613-928-2251 or 1-800-928-2250 - Fax: 613-928-3097
For the tax office: Tel: 613-928-2896 or 1-866-677-4577
