Have Your Say Hastings Highlands: Draft Policy on the Closure and Sale of Shore Road Allowances and Road Allowances
Take Notice that a draft Policy has been prepared and presented to Council on the 28th of January, 2026.
What is a Shore Road Allowance (SRA) or Road Allowance (RA)?
Road Allowances are municipally owned land typically set out in original Crown surveys in the 1800's. Shore Road Allowances are municipally owned land typically set out in original Crown surveys in the 1800's along the shore of a lake or river. Road Allowances were laid out to provide access to parcels of land.
Purpose of the new Policy for the Closure and Sale of Shore Road Allowances (SRA) and Road Allowances (RA)
- To provide a clear, consistent, transparent, and fair process and procedures for the closure and conveyance of SRA and RA;
- To establish provisions and criteria for reviewing, approving, and refusing Applications for the closure and conveyance of SRA and RA; and
- To ensure appropriate notification to and consultation with the abutting property owners, Municipal Departments, the public, and applicable agencies for the closure and conveyance of SRA and RA is carried out.
For a copy of the Draft Closure and Sale of Shore Road Allowances and Road Allowances Policy and to find more information or provide comments please visit:
www.hastingshighlands.ca/HaveYourSay
Important Note
Individuals who submit letters and other information to Council should be aware that any personal information contained within their communications may become part of the public record and may be made available through the Council Agenda process which includes publication on the Municipality’s Meetings Portal. All comments and communications directed to the Municipality are subject to Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and may be deemed releasable under this legislation.
And Further Take Notice that Council will consider written comments that are provided through ‘Have Your Say’ Hastings Highlands webpage form prior to the 20th of February, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.