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# Zoning
Edwardsburgh Cardinal's Zoning Bylaw regulates land use in our community and aligns with the policies in our Official Plan. It aims to balance the interests of each individual property owner with the needs of the whole community. The bylaw includes where buildings can be located, lot sizes, parking requirements, building height, and setbacks from the street. It also includes maps as "schedules" that divide the township into different land use zones where different uses are permitted.
If your project does not meet the requirements in the Zoning Bylaw, you may need to apply for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment or Minor Variance.
## Zoning Bylaw
Zoning Bylaw 2022-37 was adopted by Council on June 27th, 2022 and is now in effect. You can view or download our Zoning Bylaw from this page.
To make it easier to read and review our Zoning Bylaw, an office consolidation was completed in November 2024. This consolidated version of the text and schedules include any amendments made prior to November 14, 2024.
Zoning Bylaw 2022-37
View our zoning bylaw text including definitions, provisions and permitted uses for each zone.
Zoning Bylaw Schedule A
A Township map to show zoning designations.
Zoning Bylaw Schedule B
A map of the Cardinal Settlement Area to show zoning designations.
Zoning Bylaw Schedule C
A map of the Spencerville Settlement Area to show zoning designations.
Zoning Bylaw Schedule D
A map of the Johnstown Settlement Area to show zoning designations.
Council passed an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw on April 29 regarding domestic fowl in settlement areas. View the amendment and the notice of passing to learn more.
Amendments that are made to the Zoning Bylaw can be viewed through our bylaws page.
Interactive zoning map
Search by address or zoom in on the map to explore property zoning across the Township.
This tool is for convenience only. While we strive to keep the information accurate and up to date, the Township's Zoning Bylaw and it's schedules remains the official document. In the event of any discrepancies, the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw take precedence.
Interactive zoning map
## Additional development requirements
In addition to the provisions in the Township's Zoning Bylaw, the following requirements may apply to your development project. This list should not be considered a complete list as each project is unique. The requirements provided here from other agencies do not replace the provisions included in the Zoning Bylaw.
Conservation Authority regulated areas
Ontario Regulation 170/06 establishes regulated areas where development may be subject to flooding or erosion; or where interference with wetlands and alterations to shorelines and watercourses might have an adverse effect on those environmental features.
Any proposed development, interference or alteration within a regulated area requires a permit from the South Nation Conservation Authority, including;
* altering a river, stream, or watercourse; or
* interfering with a wetland.
You can apply for a permit from SNC online.
SNC permission must also be obtained before undertaking development activities in or near floodplains, unstable slopes, unstable soils and bedrock, hazardous lands, wetlands, and other areas where development could interfere with the hydrologic function of a wetland, including areas within 120 metres of all Provincially Significant Wetlands.
Domestic fowl safety
Domestic fowl are permitted in rural, agricultural and some settlement areas, subject to the regulations in the Township's Zoning Bylaw and amendment 2025-22. If you're thinking about starting a small flock, be sure to review the appropriate setbacks, limits, and other conditions that may apply to your property.
Keeping chickens can be enjoyable and rewarding, but it also comes with important responsibilities. To help you get started and ensure the health and safety of your flock (and your household), the Province of Ontario offers practical information and tips to raise a healthy small flock.
Ministry of Transportation permit controlled areas
Under the authority of the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, the Ministry of Transportation regulates the permit controlled area for buildings, structures, roads, entrances and the placement of signs. You can determine if you are in the controlled area using the MTO's mapping tool.
Ontario One Call
If you are doing any project that requires you to dig, you must complete a locate request with Ontario One Call at least 5 days before. Ontario One Call will notify buried infrastructure owners that you plan to dig. At no charge to you, representatives from each underground buried infrastructure owner will come out to mark the location of buried underground lines and cables on your property so that you can dig safely.
Pipelines
Pipelines and related facilities are subject to the jurisdiction of the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). You can view the location of federally regulated pipelines in Edwardsburgh Cardinal. All development within 30m or crossings of a pipeline requires written consent from the pipeline company. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain written consent prior to development approval. You can learn more about written consent through the following resources:
* TCEnergy's Development Guidelines
* Enbridge Pipeline Crossing Guidelines
* Trans-Northern Pipeline Safety Resources
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Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0
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