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GLaidlaw
Jan 07, 2014Explorer
Before purchasing a trailer, I would suggest you check into zoning requirements in Haliburton re trailer placement on a lot. Some municipalities in Haliburton county are becoming strict. Of course, if this lot is in an RV park or other area approved for this use, then this would not apply.
Waste disposal is almost more of a problem than no water since you could pump from the lake and bring in drinking water. Septic systems can be expensive in that area of the Province. Check into the local Health regulations re disposal. In some areas outhouses may be prohibited and dumping waste on the land could be a big problem, even more so if near a lake. The MNR and Fisheries Dept. can be nasty to deal with if there is a problem.
If you have checked into all of this or it does not apply, then go ahead. Buying a trailer and finding out later that there are problems could be expensive.
Municipalities in Haliburton are even becoming strict re year round living in RV parks since they are only zoned for seasonal use.
Waste disposal is almost more of a problem than no water since you could pump from the lake and bring in drinking water. Septic systems can be expensive in that area of the Province. Check into the local Health regulations re disposal. In some areas outhouses may be prohibited and dumping waste on the land could be a big problem, even more so if near a lake. The MNR and Fisheries Dept. can be nasty to deal with if there is a problem.
If you have checked into all of this or it does not apply, then go ahead. Buying a trailer and finding out later that there are problems could be expensive.
Municipalities in Haliburton are even becoming strict re year round living in RV parks since they are only zoned for seasonal use.
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