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# Zoning
The Township's Zoning By-law is the main tool that implements the policies of the Official Plan and it contains the current rules and regulations that guide a specific property's uses;
* where buildings and structures can be located (e.g. setbacks);
* the types of buildings permitted on a property and
* how they may be used; and how a site can be designed (e.g. required lot sizes, building heights, and parking requirements).
#### Related Documents
# Zoning
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| | Zoning By-law | View |
| | Zoning By-law Map | View |
| | Report #PD-2026-05 - Zoning By-Law Update | View |
| | Summary Table of Proposed Changes to the Zoning By-Law | View |
| | Summary of Past Minor Variance and Zoning Applications | View |
| | ZA-26-04 Notice of Public Open House and Public Meeting | View |
| | Red Line March 24 2026 - By-Law No. 2012-060 - Zoning By-Law - Update | View |
#### Interactive Maps
Official Plan Map
Zoning Map
Zoning By-Law Amendment
A Zoning By-Law Amendment is required to recognize a change in land use or allow development that does not meet the current zoning but complies with the intent of the Official Plan.
When submitting the application include a site plan or survey with the required information as outlined on pages 8-9 of the Zoning By-Law Amendment application.
The Application fee is $1,075. The fee may be paid by cash, cheque, debit or upon request by E-transfer. Cheques should be made payable to "Drummond/North Elmsley Twp"
Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Fillable)Zoning Amendment Application (printable)
Zoning By-Law Amendment Process
**Application has been submitted**
Once an application is submitted to the Township, staff will determine if it is "complete" based on the criteria set out under Schedule 1 of *Ontario Regulation 545/06*. Pre-consultation with staff is strongly recommended prior to the submission of an application.
Notice of your application will be sent to all landowners within 120m of the subject property as well as to other stakeholders, as required. The Ontario Planning Act requires that notice be provided 20 days prior to the holding of a public meeting. During this 20 day notice period, staff will review the application, conduct a site inspection/visit, consult with the applicant and interested stakeholders, and write a report with a recommendation to council.
**Public Meeting**
At the public meeting, staff will present the application and staff report to the Committee. The applicant has the opportunity, during the meeting, to address the Committee and answer any questions that may arise. Other individuals or agencies in attendance will be permitted to voice their support or objection to the application.
**After the Public Meeting**
If the recommendation is to approve the Zoning By-Law Amendment, the necessary by-law will be considered at a subsequent Council Meeting. Council will then adopt a By-Law approving the necessary Zoning Amendment for the specific parcel of land.
If Council approves the proposed amendment and passes a by-law, the by-law will be circulated to give interested parties the chance to appeal. If no appeals are received during the 20-day appeal period, the amendment is in full force and effect.
**Appeal Provisions**
The process for dealing with zoning amendments is the same as for a zoning by-law. If local council refuses your zoning amendment application, or if it does not make a decision within 180 days of the receipt of your application containing the prescribed information, you may appeal to the Local Appeals Planning Tribunal (LPAT).
Additional Residential Units (ARU)
Additional Residential Units are permitted on most properties in the Township. For further information please see Additional Residential Units By-Law 24-008
Thinking of adding an ARU? try our easy Guide to Additional Residential Units
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