Resort development refers to tourism-focused development that often receives special regulatory treatment from provincial governments. Ski resorts, golf communities, lakefront developments, and similar projects may operate under specific provincial frameworks that differ from standard municipal planning rules. These frameworks might address issues like land tenure on Crown land, environmental requirements in sensitive areas, service provision, and taxation of seasonal properties. Some resort areas are unincorporated, governed directly by provincial authorities rather than municipalities. Where resort areas exist within or near municipalities, complex relationships may develop regarding services, planning coordination, and revenue sharing from tourism development.