Activity-specific land use policies are found in policy reports under the heading Management Direction. These policies are presented in a ‘permitted use’ summary (yes, maybe, no) and may have associated guidelines.
Yes, Maybe or No should be interpreted as follows:
Yes: A particular use is permitted subject to the normal controls that are applied to the activity. For example, if sport fishing is a permitted use (i.e., in the table portion of the policy report, Yes appears in the permitted use column beside the activity of sport fishing), it means that it is permitted subject to the normal licensing requirements, seasons, limits, etc. Guidelines detailing conditions of approval may also be included.
Maybe: There are specific requirements that apply to the activity or use. For example, if Maybe appears in the policy report table beside motor boat use in a provincial park this would normally mean that the activity may be permitted if it is approved as part of a management planning process. There may be restrictions to this activity in certain areas or during certain times of the year. Guidelines will normally be included which summarize requirements, conditions or future review of an activity.
No: In most cases, No means that an activity is not permitted and that there are no exceptions to this policy. Review of policies may occur periodically. Changes to policy reports occur through the land use amendment process.
For more information on area-specific land use policies, contact the appropriate MNR district office or Ontario Parks zone office.
Modified: January 31, 2007
