Stay Informed Home Residents About Huron Shores Stay Informed Thank you for wanting to stay informed. Here are some easy tips to stay up-to-date. ✅ Check out our current projects for the latest updates.✅ Subscribe to receive news straight to your inbox.✅ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates.✅ Attend or watch recorded Council meetings to stay up to date on decisions.✅ Send us your feedback or request a service anytime. 🏗️🏡 Huron Shores Comprehensive Zoning By-law #18-18 Review The Municipality of Huron Shores is conducting a comprehensive review of its Comprehensive Zoning By-law #18-18. We invite property owners, community members and the general public to help shape the future of development in our community. 📄 View the Draft Zoning By-law (PDF) 📄 View the Draft Zoning By-law Background Document (PDF) 📄 View the Current Comprehensive Zoning By-law #18-18 Document (PDF) 📄 View the zoning of your property here. (Interactive Zoning Maps) We want to hear from you! Join us at one of our upcoming open houses to learn about proposed changes, ask questions, and share your input: 📅 Virtual Open HouseDate: Wednesday, August 20, 2025Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Presentation: Presentation LinkPasscode: #@nO2e4S Presentation Slide Deck: 2025 Zoning By-law ReviewDetails: Our Municipal Planner will present an overview of the review and key changes, followed by a live Q&A.Recording Available: Can’t make it? A recording will be available by email or in-office by appointment. 📍 In-Person Open HouseDate: Thursday, August 21, 2025Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Location: Lions Hall, 10 Clarissa Street, Iron BridgeFormat: Come-and-go style. Drop in anytime to view displays, speak with representatives, and provide feedback. 💬 We encourage everyone to share ideas, join the discussion, and consider each other’s points of view.Help us spread the word and ensure all voices in Huron Shores are heard. 📣 Share your feedback anytime:📧 Email: email@huronshores.ca📞 Phone: 705‑843‑2033 Surplus Land Tender – Residential Properties available Closes Sept. 24, 2025The Municipality of Huron Shores is inviting proposals for the purchase and development of surplus residential lands in Iron Bridge and along Highway 129. These parcels are suited for single-detached, semi-detached, and duplex-style homes, with potential for creative development opportunities. Enjoy a traffic‑free commute, essential amenities nearby, and the natural beauty of Northern Ontario. Full details and tender documents are available at Bids & Tenders. Recreation Master Plan & Upcoming Special Meeting The Municipality of Huron Shores is pleased to share that at its Regular Meeting of Council held July 9, 2025, Council formally adopted the Recreation Master Plan as a guiding document for future recreation services and infrastructure planning. A Special Meeting of Council has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2025, to undertake a detailed review of the Plan’s recommendations and to consider priorities for phased implementation. The Recreation Master Plan is now available for public review:➡️ Recreation Master Plan Stay tuned for further updates and opportunities to participate in the discussion. Dean Lake Bridge Closure due to Culvert Failure Updated: August 19, 2025 Public Statement – Dean Lake Bridge and Culvert Access At its meeting of August 13, 2025, Council received legal advice concerning the failed culvert on Dean Lake Road, which has impacted access to the Dean Lake Bridge. While the legal opinion is subject to solicitor-client privilege and cannot be publicly released, Council has directed staff to notify the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Natural Resources, and Transport Canada of the Municipality’s legal position and to formally request confirmation of their respective jurisdictional responsibilities related to the structure. In addition, the Municipality has secured a delegation with the Ministry of Infrastructure at the 2025 AMO Conference to discuss the culvert jurisdiction and the impacts on the community. Preliminary cost estimates to repair the failed culvert range between $600,000 and $1 million, depending on the final scope of work. To ensure the community has an opportunity to share input on the future of the Dean Lake Bridge, a Public Engagement Session will be held on: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Huron Shores Recreation Centre located at 1 Chiblow Lake Road. All residents are encouraged to attend and provide feedback as Council considers next steps. Council remains committed to a transparent and informed process, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. As of May 2025, a culvert failure on Dean Lake Road has resulted in the closure of the Dean Lake Bridge, limiting direct access to the Dean Lake area. While alternate access remains available, the closure continues to affect travel times and logistics for local residents. In the months following the closure, the Municipality received a detailed feasibility report regarding the condition and future of the Dean Lake Bridge. Council formally received this report at its August 13, 2025 meeting (meeting recordings available here) and has scheduled a public engagement session to share the findings and collect feedback from the community. 🗓️ Public Engagement SessionDate: Wednesday, October 22, 2025Time: 7:00pm.Location: Huron Shores Recreation Centre (Formerly the Iron Bridge Recreation Centre), 1 Chiblow Lake Road, Iron Bridge Dean Lake Road Bridge: Rehabilitation/Replacement Feasibility, August 1, 2025 Dean Lake Bridge Steel Coupon and Concrete Core Testing Results For Rehabilitation Planning, April 19, 2024 Background and Prior Updates The Dean Lake Bridge is part of the Municipality’s infrastructure maintenance program. All bridges are inspected bi-annually by engineers following the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM) process. The most recent public information session regarding the bridge was held in June 2023, where condition reports and planned maintenance were presented. Council appreciated the feedback from residents at that time. 2025-03-06 DL Bridge Letter – Update 3 Community Voices Committee – Q&A Kresin Engineering Corporation Recommendation Letter. Kresin Engineering Corporation – Remediation Report The Council of the Municipality of Huron Shores implemented a height restriction on the Dean Lake Bridge in December 2023. Additional Information: Information Session was held Wednesday, June 21st, 2023, Council broadcasted by Zoom: Recorded presentation is available for viewing. Dean Lake Bridge Slide Presentation OSIM (Ontario Structure Inspection Manual) Summary Report History of the Dean Lake Bridge 1908 Sault Star Article: Bridge to Open Questions related to this can be sent to email@huronshores.ca or by calling the office 705-843-2033. Waste Management Update The Municipality of Huron Shores has contracted AECOM to carry out a Long-Term Waste Management Plan. As part of this process, a three-month pilot program began on May 1, 2024, during which the Ward 2 Landfill Site (473 Cullis Road) transitioned from a landfill to a transfer station. During the pilot, the site accepted only bagged household garbage and recycling, with other materials such as construction debris and yard waste redirected to other locations. We thank the community for its cooperation and participation throughout the pilot, which was critical in informing future waste management decisions. Following final consultations with the required regulatory bodies, the Municipality is now moving forward with its revised waste management model. Under the updated system, Huron Shores will operate: Three transfer stations for the disposal of household garbage in bins. One (rotating) active waste disposal site for household garbage and other materials, including brush, scrap metal, and similar items. This model is designed to support long-term sustainability and regulatory compliance. Further details will be shared as the new system is implemented. Flood Mapping – Phase 2 The Municipality of Huron Shores is currently finalizing recommendations from the most recent flood risk study, which will inform the upcoming 2025 zoning by-law review. The revised regulatory flood maps will be used to identify flood-vulnerable areas and support the development of updated zoning provisions that reflect current flood risks and conditions. This work will assist staff in implementing appropriate planning tools to reduce flood-related risks and damages while supporting informed development decisions in affected areas. Official Plan Review The Official Plan is a policy document that guides land use, growth, and development in the Municipality in accordance with the Ontario Planning Act. It is developed in part with input from the community and helps ensure that future planning and development align with the specific needs and vision of Huron Shores. An Official Plan addresses key issues such as: Where new housing, businesses, and industry will be located What services and infrastructure will be needed (e.g., roads, water, parks, schools) When, and in what order, parts of the community will grow Council and public consultations to prepare the Draft Official Plan have been completed. The Municipality is now awaiting final approval from the Province before the new Official Plan can be adopted. We thank the community for its input and engagement throughout this important process. Updates will be shared as soon as provincial approval is received. Please review the documents below. Draft 2023 Official Plan Schedule A – Land Use Schedule B – Environmental Features 1 Schedule C – Environmental Features 2 Schedule D – Hazards Schedule E – Wildland Fires Schedule F – Community Facilities & Infrastructure Background Report The current Official Plan (2011) here: Official Plan of 2011 Land use Policy Area Maps Feedback can be provided anytime to email@huronshores.ca or by calling/visiting the office 705-843-2033. We are inviting citizens, friends and interested persons to share ideas, join in dialog and consider each other’s points of view about the future of the Municipality. We ask everyone to share information with those you know, whenever you can to reach as many as we can. Local Housing Strategy in Action Huron Shores has developed a practical, serviceable housing strategy focused on supporting growth that fits our rural character. Guided by planning updates, surplus land readiness, and process modernization, this strategy positions us to support new residential development—without compromising what makes our community unique. Ongoing efforts include zoning reform, surplus land disposition, and infrastructure planning to accommodate gradual, sustainable growth. Subscribe to our website for these updates as they occur. Subscribe to our website for updates, like our Facebook and Instagram pages and tune in to our Council Meetings for more info!