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IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR COTTAGE PROPERTY

Join us (virtually) on Tuesday April 19th at 5pm for another MLA hosted webinar!

Get answers from Township of Muskoka Lakes Planning and By-law Enforcement staff to common questions about your rights and responsibilities in making improvements to your property.

It’s your property, and you have the right to improve it, but there are some rules to follow that will ensure you are a good neighbour, and are improving in a way that is responsible to the environment, to your neighbours and to future generations of Muskokans who will want to enjoy Muskoka as much as you do.

It’s also important to understand your responsibilities with respect to permits and by-laws in order to avoid fines or other penalties, or encumber the title to your property for future sale or inheritance.

We are grateful that two representatives of Township of Muskoka Lakes -- David Pink (Director of Development Services and Environmental Sustainability) and Rob Kennedy (Chief By-law/Property Standards Enforcement Officer) – will be on the panel to answer our questions. The presentation will be moderated by MLA President Deborah Martin-Downs.

We hope you will join us on Tuesday, April 19th at 5pm!

Meet the Panel

David Pink
Director of Development Services and Environmental Sustainability
Township of Muskoka Lakes

David Pink has worked for the Township of Muskoka Lakes since 2004. He has a degree in Biology from the University of Western Ontario and a Masters degree in Environmental Science from Memorial University. David is a Registered Professional Planner in the Province of Ontario and is currently the Director of Development Services and Environmental Sustainability for the Township of Muskoka Lakes.

Rob Kennedy
Chief By-law/Property Standards Enforcement Officer
Township of Muskoka Lakes

Rob Kennedy began his career in By-Law Enforcement in 2008 with the Township of Oro-Medonte. He has a Bachelor of Human Services degree from Georgian College and is a Certified Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. In May of 2021, Rob joined the Township of Muskoka Lakes as the Chief By-Law/Property Standards Officer, following progressive positions in the City of Barrie and Tay Township.

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