Comment
The letter attached has been drafted by the Township of Georgian Bay to support the proposed amendment to Ontario Regulation 161/17 of the Public Lands Act to exclude floating accommodations from being placed or used for overnight accommodation on water over Ontario’s public lands.
•The Township of Georgian Bay stands by the proposal to exclude floating accommodations, float homes, or barges with residential units or camping facilities from The Public Lands Act and Ontario Regulation 161/17.
•The Township of Georgian Bay was pleased to be made aware that individuals classifying there floating accommodation as ‘vessels’ would not be excluded from enforcement.
•The Township commends the MNRF for taking into consideration the many environmental issues these floating accommodations create.
Supporting documents
Submitted April 11, 2023 5:36 PM
Comment on
Proposal to amend Ontario Regulation 161/17 to the Public Lands Act to change the requirements related to floating accommodations
ERO number
019-6590
Comment ID
83742
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