A zoning by-law controls the use of land in your community, such as:
- Where buildings and other structures can be located
- The types of buildings that are permitted and how they may be used
- The lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building heights and setbacks from the street.
Zoning by-law
Zoning by-law amendment
If a property owner has a plan to develop a property in a way that does not comply with the requirements in the zoning by-law for the property, they would be required to apply for a zoning by-law amendment. This application would need to be approved prior to the development occurring.
For example, changing the use of a house in a residential area to a commercial business would require an amendment to the zoning by-law through an application.
Zoning by-law amendment application
A Zoning By-law Amendment Application is submitted to the Township for review, and Council will make the final decision on the application.
Certain changes may require not only a zoning amendment, but may also require an Official Plan Amendment or a Site Plan Agreement.
Request zoning certificate
To submit a request, or for information about fees, contact the Planning department at the County of Lambton.
Fees
All planning fees are outlined in the Planning Fees By-law.
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