We heard that environmental protection is important. We tried to get a good balance of regulations with environmental protection. We created an "overlay" which is an additional set of regulations that apply within an "overlay area," which in this case is around all the lakes as shown on the lakefront overlay map. The zoning doesn't change for these areas—the permitted uses and other regulations in the zone still apply—but there are some additional controls that require setbacks from the lake and limit the amount of paving or hard surfaces. In all areas of the municipality, any use that requires a development permit requires buildings be set back 20m from the ordinary high water mark of a watercourse, waterbody, or wetland. This requirement would not apply if you otherwise don't require a development permit (such as a single-family home in the General Basic zone that is not in the lakefront overlay). We tried to put some protections in place to protect our watercourses and waterbodies, which we believe is a common good for our communities. However, we also realize that when we do this, it limits the use of an individual's property. Did we get the balance correct? Did we go too far? Not far enough? Read More: https://www.voicesandchoices.ca/5346/documents/9579