Norwich zoning page (Oxford County)

Norwich, Ontario · summary & facts

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# Norwich ### --- **B26-41-3 - James and Janice Corbiel** Application for Consent Pt Lt 22, Conc. 8 (South Norwich) 4 & 12 West St. N * Report * Notice of Public Meeting Permalink --- **ZN 3-26-09 Richard and Ramona Schveighardt** Application for Zone Change Pt Lt 3, Conc. 3 (North Norwich) as in 414990 793424 Slant Road * Report * Notice of Public Meeting * Notice of Complete Application Permalink --- **ZN 3-26-08 Willem Duizer** Application for Zone Change Pt Lt 7, Conc. 4 (East Oxford) as in 392265, S of Old Stage Road 505724 Old Stage Road * Report * Notice of Public Meeting * Notice of Complete Application Permalink --- **ZN 3-26-07 Drew Vandescheur and Sierra Demaere** Application for Zone Change Lot 11, West of Main Street, Plan 183 812205 Baseline Road * Report * Notice of Public Meeting * Notice of Complete Application Permalink --- **ZN 3-26-06 - A & A Farms Ltd** Application for Zone Change Pt Lt 5, Conc. 7 (East Oxford) as in 448276 425799 Substation Road * Report * Notice of Public Meeting * Notice of Complete Application Permalink --- **OP 24-14-3 and ZN 3-24-22 - Whistler Estates Inc** Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change Lt 5 S of Main St, PL 43, Pt Lt 4 S of Main St, 7 N of Mill St, 9 N of Mill St, PL 43 as in 488000 225-227 Main Street West * Report - Local Council * Notice of Public Meeting * Notice of Complete Application Permalink --- **B26-20-3 - Willem Duizer** Application for Consent Pt Lt 7, Conc. 4 (East Oxford) 505724 Old Stage Road * Report * Notice of Public Meeting Permalink --- **OP 25-13-3 and ZN 3-25-16 - Anthony and Kelly Chamberlain** Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change Pt Lt 19, Conc. 10 (South Norwich) as in A17788 & 295880 185136 and 185128 Cornell Road * Report - Local Council * Notice of Public Meeting * Notice of Complete Application Permalink --- **OP 25-11-3; SB 25-01-3 and ZN 3-25-13 - 1730882 Ontario Inc** Application for Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change Lt 574, Pl 955 & Lt 572, Pl 955, save and except Pts 1 & 2, 41R8035 Subject to an easement as in 381429 85-87 Main Street West and 6 Avery Lane * Notice of Public Meeting - Local Council * Notice of Complete Application Permalink --- **SB 21-15-3 and ZN 3-21-19 - First Netherlands Reformed Congregation** Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision & Zone Change Part Lot 14, Concession 2 (North Norwich) 685 Main Street South * Report - Local Council * Notice of Public Meeting * Notice of Complete Application Permalink ### *The provisions and schedules of this by-law control the use of land in the Area Municipality* The Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law controls the use of land by dividing the municipality into different land use zones with detailed maps, specifying the uses permitted in each zone, specifying where buildings and other structures can be located, stating the types of buildings that are permitted and how they may be used, as well as specifying lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building heights and setbacks from the street. The contents of the Zoning By-Law reflect the latest consolidation of zoning by-law amendments, as of March 31, 2026. For up to date information on a specific property, please contact the Planner for the area municipality. | Title | Description | Modified Date | | --- | --- | --- | | Final Approved | A list of all zoning bylaw amendments that have been consolidated into the current zoning bylaw. | 31-Mar-26 | | Council Approved | A list of zoning bylaw amendments that have been approved by Council and are awaiting consolidation into the current zoning bylaw. | 31-Mar-26 | | Application, Administration, Enforcement | Section 1 | 31-Mar-26 | | Interpretation | Section 2 | 31-Mar-26 | | Zones | Section 3 | 31-Mar-26 | | Definitions | Section 4 | 31-Mar-26 | | General Provisions | Section 5 | 31-Mar-26 | | Limited Agricultural (A1) | Section 6 | 31-Mar-26 | | General Agricultural (A2) | Section 7 | 31-Mar-26 | | Agri-Business (AB) | Section 8 | 31-Mar-26 | | Rural Residential (RR) | Section 9 | 31-Mar-26 | | Residential Existing Lot (RE) | Section 10 | 31-Mar-26 | | Residential Type 1 (R1) | Section 11 | 31-Mar-26 | | Residential Type 2 (R2) | Section 12 | 31-Mar-26 | | Residential Type 3 (R3) | Section 13 | 31-Mar-26 | | Village (V) | Section 14 | 31-Mar-26 | | Central Commercial (CC) | Section 15 | 31-Mar-26 | | Highway Commercial (HC) | Section 16 | 31-Mar-26 | | Restricted Industrial (MR) | Section 17 | 31-Mar-26 | | General Industrial (MG) | Section 18 | 31-Mar-26 | | Aggregate Industrial (ME) | Section 19 | 31-Mar-26 | | Development (D) | Section 20 | 31-Mar-26 | | Institutional (I) | Section 21 | 31-Mar-26 | | Recreational (REC) | Section 22 | 31-Mar-26 | | Open Space (OS) | Section 23 | 31-Mar-26 | | Approval | Section 24 | 31-Mar-26 | ## Schedules | Title | Description | | --- | --- | | Key Maps | Schedule A | | Site Plan Register | Schedule B | | Parking Space Requirements | Schedule C | | Airport Height Restrictions | Schedule D | ### ## Application Fees Please check the current fee schedule prior to submission of your application. ## Application Forms Forms are available for the various types of development regulated by the Planning Act ### Township of Norwich Application Forms * Zone Change Guidelines * Zone Change Form * Site Plan Control Guidelines * Site Plan Control Form * Minor Variance - Committee of Adjustment ### Oxford County Woodland Conservation By-Law Form * Schedule E - Application for Committee Exemption ### ## Development Charges ### County: * Development Charges Fact Sheet (Effective June 13, 2026) * Development Charges Interest Fact Sheet (Effective July 2026) * Development Charges Annual Report - 2025 * Development Charge By-law - 6639-2024 (Passed June 12, 2024) * 6709-2025 Development Charges By-law Amendment (Passed February 26, 2025) ### Municipality: * Municipal Development Charges ## Background study At least every 10 years, Oxford County and area municipalities conduct development charges background studies to forecast future residential and non-residential growth to determine infrastructure needs and costs. This information is used to calculate the amount of money that new development needs to pay in order to cover the cost of new infrastructure and services. Learn More about the Background Study here. ### ![map thumbnail of EZT Communities](https://cdn.umb-sites.dev/county/media/cc3ooqyb/norwich-community.png) Community Address ranges, base information & village insets. 24" X 36" PDF ![thumbnail of Norwich Zoning map](https://cdn.umb-sites.dev/county/media/vwdc13qg/norwich-zoning.png) Zoning Consolidated from individual zoning by-law. 48" x 36" PDF ![](https://cdn.umb-sites.dev/county/media/2i4iqdz0/norwich.png?rmode=max&width=200&height=196) Development Activity Town of Norwich ![](https://cdn.umb-sites.dev/county/media/lt4pb0q0/allrurals_village-of-otterville.png?rmode=max&width=200&height=196) Development Activity Otterville ![](https://cdn.umb-sites.dev/county/media/owlkteui/allrurals_village-of-oxford-centre.png?rmode=max&width=200&height=196) Development Activity Oxford Centre ![](https://cdn.umb-sites.dev/county/media/axkjxnxw/allrurals_village-of-springford.png?rmode=max&width=200&height=197) Development Activity Springford ![](https://cdn.umb-sites.dev/county/media/kt5ffrak/allrurals_village-of-burgessville.png?rmode=max&width=200&height=197) Development Activity Burgessville