Planning and Development Committee Meeting | December 2, 2026

By Town of Bracebridge - Nov 06, 2026

Planning Notices

NOTICE OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION and NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW #2016-088 OF THE TOWN OF BRACEBRIDGE

TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WILL HOLD A HYBRID PUBLIC MEETING ON

December 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM.

This meeting will be held in a Hybrid format in accordance with Section 238 of the Municipal Act, and the Town’s Procedure By-law, which provide for Electronic Participation.

Members of the public wishing to comment are strongly encouraged to make a written submission any time prior to the hearing by emailing the Planning Services Branch. Members of the public wishing to make oral submissions to the Committee may do so by attending the Council Chambers at 1000 Taylor Court or Electronically through Zoom. A link to the Zoom meeting and instructions on how to participate will be made available to the public on November 26, 2026 through the Town's Document Centre or by visiting the Council page on the Town's website.

The following applications will be considered:

D14-15/26 Nunziata

ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. D14-15/26

PATRICK NUNZIATA

1374 PURBROOK ROAD - ROLL NUMBER 4418 050 015 11200

EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW:

The zoning amendment proposes to amend the Town of Bracebridge’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2016-088 by changing the zoning of the subject lands from the present zone of Rural (RU) in part to Tourist Commercial Two Special – 6 (CT2-6) zone in part and Rural Special – 75 (RU-75) in part.

A portion of the subject lands are also zoned Environmental Protection Wetland One (EPW1) in part which will not change as a result of this application.

The intent of the zoning amendment is to permit the operation of a Glamping Establishment consisting of four (4) Glamping Domes which are currently not defined within the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2016-088.

The existing Rural (RU) zone permits Agricultural Uses, Bed and Breakfast Establishment, Boarding Kennels, Detached Dwelling, Equestrian Centre, Forestry Operations, Group Home “A”, Backyard Hens, Hobby Farm, Home Industry, Home Occupation, Hunt Camp, Market Garden, Reforestation Activities, Second Dwelling Unit, Veterinary Clinic and Woodland Retreat.

The proposed Tourist Commercial Two Special – 6 (CT2-6) zone permitted uses are limited to a Glamping Establishment subject to the following provisions:

The minimum lot frontage is the existing lot frontage as of the date of the passing of this by-law; and
That a maximum of 4 Glamping Domes are permitted.

The following definitions apply to the Tourist Commercial Two Special – 5 (CT2-6) zone:

GLAMPING ESTABLISHMENT – Means a parcel of land providing overnight accommodation in glamping domes, including buildings and structures incidental and subordinate to the principal use, such as indoor and outdoor recreational areas, and accessory storage buildings; and

GLAMPING DOME - Means a geodesic dome or structure of similar nature featuring transparent or semitransparent walls designed to provide panoramic views, used for overnight accommodation within a Glamping Establishment.

All other applicable provisions of the Tourist Commercial Two (CT2) zone shall continue to apply with respect to the lands located within the Tourist Commercial Two Special – 6 (CT2-6) zone.

The proposed Rural Special – 75 (RU-75) zone permitted uses would be all those uses permitted in the Rural (RU) zone subject to the following provisions:

The minimum lot frontage is the existing lot frontage as of the date of the passing of this by-law.

All other applicable provisions of the Rural (RU) zone shall continue to apply with respect to the lands located within the Rural Special – 75 (RU-75) zone.

KEY PLAN SHOWING LOCATION OF THE LANDS TO WHICH PROPOSED BY-LAW APPLIES:

D14-16/26 1001190047 Ontario Inc.

ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. D14-16/26

1001190047 ONTARIO INC.

17 ARMSTRONG STREET - ROLL NUMBER 4418 010 005 02900

EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW:

The zoning amendment proposes to amend the Town of Bracebridge’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2016-088 by changing the zoning of the subject lands from the present zone of Business Park Industrial (M1) to Business Park Industrial Special – 16 (M1-16).

The intent of the zoning amendment is to allow for the existing business located on the subject lands, being Bracebridge Bark House, to offer a service for overnight boarding in addition to the current dog daycare operations.

Permitted uses in the existing Business Park Industrial (M1) zone include Artisan Studio, Assembly Hall, Audio Visual Studio, Day Nursery, Emergency Service Depot, Equipment Sales and Rental, Farm Implement Dealer, Financial Services Establishment, Fitness Centre, Fitness Studio, Home Improvement Centre, Indoor Storage Facilities, Light Manufacturing, Mobile Food Service, Motor Vehicle Dealership, Motor Vehicle Detailing Shop, Motor Vehicle Parts Establishment, Motor Vehicle Rental Agency, Motor Vehicle Repair Garage, Office, Outside Display and Sale, Outside Storage, Personal Services Shop, Place of Entertainment, Printing & Publishing Establishment, Rental Agency, Repair Shop, Restaurant, Drive-Thru, Retail Store, Service Trade Shop, Training Centre, Truck or Transportation Depot, Wholesale Operations, Winery and Workshop.

The permitted uses in the proposed Business Park Industrial Special – 16 (M1-16) zone shall be all those uses in the Business Industrial (M1) Zone as noted above including a Boarding Kennel.
All other applicable provisions of the Business Industrial (M1) zone shall continue to apply with respect to the lands located within the Business Park Industrial Special – 16 (M1-16) zone.

No additional development is proposed with respect to the rezoning application aside from interior renovations.

KEY PLAN SHOWING LOCATION OF THE LANDS TO WHICH PROPOSED BY-LAW APPLIES:

D14-17/26 1001363557 Ontario Inc.

ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. D14-17/26

1001363557 ONTARIO INC.

2111 MANITOBA STREET - ROLL NUMBER 4418 040 021 02700

EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW:

The zoning amendment proposes to amend the Town of Bracebridge’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2016-088 by changing the zoning of the subject lands from the present zone Rural Commercial Special – 4 (RC-4) to Rural Commercial Special – 7 (RC-7).

The intent of the zoning amendment is to permit the operation of a Rural Office within the existing building on the subject lands, which is not currently a defined use in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2016-088, as well as to carry forward the existing provisions and permitted uses of the current zoning.

Permitted uses in the existing Rural Commercial Special – 4 (RC-4) zone include Accessory Dwelling Unit, Artisan Studio, Convenience Store, Craftsman Shop, Garden Centre & Nursery, Market Garden, Motor Vehicle Repair Garage, Outside Display & Sale, Personal Service Shop and Veterinary Clinic. The following special provisions apply to the Rural Commercial Special – 4 (RC-4) zone:

That an Accessory Dwelling Unit shall have a minimum exterior side yard setback of 7.5 metres; and
The location of the existing structure shall be deemed to comply.

The proposed Rural Commercial Special – 7 (RC-7) zone permitted uses would be all those uses in the Rural Commercial (RC) zone, including Artisan Shop, Craftsman Shop and Rural Office, and would be subject to the same special provisions above as the Rural Commercial Special – 4 (RC-4) zone.
The following definition applies to the Rural Commercial Special – 7 (RC-7) zone:

RURAL OFFICE – Means a building or part of a building and the associated lands, on private services intended for small-scale operations and used for professional or business purposes that principally service rural or waterfront areas with limited accessory outdoor use intended for parking of service vehicles and equipment, excluding heavy equipment, manufacturing and trade work otherwise defined by the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2016-088.

All other applicable provisions of the Rural Commercial (RC) zone shall continue to apply with respect to the lands located within the Rural Commercial Special – 7 (RC-7) zone.

KEY PLAN SHOWING LOCATION OF THE LANDS TO WHICH PROPOSED BY-LAW APPLIES:

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Town of Bracebridge Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Bracebridge before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Bracebridge before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Town of Bracebridge on the proposed zoning by-law, you must make a written request to the Planning and Development Department, Town of Bracebridge, 1000 Taylor Court, Bracebridge, ON, P1L 1R6.

Take notice that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect to all or part of this zoning amendment application may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk either via the Ontario Land Tribunal e-file service (first-time users will need to register for a My Ontario Account) by selecting Bracebridge (Town of) as the Approval Authority or by mail to the Planning and Development Department, Town of Bracebridge, 1000 Taylor Court, Bracebridge, ON, P1L 1R6 no later than 4:00 p.m. on the twentieth day after the Notice of Decision is issued. The filing of an appeal after 4:00 p.m., in person or electronically, will be deemed to have been received the next business day. The appeal fee of $1,100 can be paid online through e-file or by certified cheque/money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario. If you wish to appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) or request a fee reduction for an appeal, forms are available from the OLT website at www.olt.gov.on.ca. If the e-file portal is down, you can submit your appeal to planning@bracebridge.ca.

For more information on electronic participation or for a copy of the Notice of Public Meeting, please contact the Planning Services Branch.

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