Shipping Container Survey

Draft By-law

A Zoning By-law Amendment will be presented to Council at a future date. Stay tuned as more details become available.

Community Survey

The Municipality of Lakeshore is considering changes to its Zoning By-law to regulate shipping containers (also known as Sea Cans). This follows recent by-law complaints and growing interest in using them as storage sheds, parts of homes or businesses, and for moving.

Responses were accepted until September 15, 2025.

A summary of responses will be provided to Council for consideration.

We want your feedback on if and how shipping containers should be used and regulated in Lakeshore.

Survey Support

If you do not have access to a computer or need help filling out the survey, please contact the Public Service Unit at 519-728-2700.

Questions

If you have questions about the project, please contact the Community Planning Division at Planning@Lakeshore.ca or by phone at 519-728-2700.

Background

• Lakeshore's Zoning By-law currently only allows shipping containers to be used for temporary storage.
• Report to Council