Comprehensive Zoning By-law

The purpose and effect of the new comprehensive Zoning By-law is to regulate the use of the land and the erection, location and use of buildings within the entire municipality.  The new comprehensive Zoning By-law consists of text and maps and will implement the County of Renfrew Official Plan and the Provincial Planning Statement.  A Zoning By-Law places lands within a municipality into various zones (for example, residential, commercial, industrial) and sets out provisions for development within those zones, such as permitted uses and building setbacks from property lines. These zones are delineated and labeled on the maps. A Zoning By-Law also contains general provisions that apply to development in all zones.  The new By-law may alter the zoning provisions currently applicable to your property, buildings or structures.