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Municipalité de Russell Township|Zoning By-law
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# Zoning By-law
## Zoning By-law Review
The Township of Russell is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Zoning By-law; the Zoning By-law regulates how land can be used and developed, including permitted uses, building heights, building setbacks, parking, and more.
The 2018 Zoning By-law is being updated to align with the Township's recently adopted Official Plan, reflect current regional and provincial policies, and respond to community growth. If approved, the proposed Zoning By-law will replace the current Zoning By-law and change some of the zoning rules within the entire geographic area of the Township of Russell.
The May 2026 Draft Zoning By-law has since been updated with revisions, including but not limited to:
* Revisions to the proposed Additional Dwelling Unit provisions;
* Updated permitted residential uses in the proposed Agricultural 2 Zone (A2);
* Revised terminology throughout the proposed By-law;
* Updated definition text;
* Revisions to zoning codes on the proposed Schedules.
**The July 2026 Draft Zoning By-law is now available for public view.**
View the Draft Zoning By-law
View the document in track changes to see the proposed changes.
### Draft Schedules
* A1a - Embrun - West
* A1b - Embrun - Central North
* A1c - Embrun - Central South
* A1d - Embrun - East
* A2 - Russell
* A2a - Russell - Central
* A3 - Limoges
* A4 - Marionville
* A5 - Rural North
* A5a - Industrial Park
* A5b - Rural North East
* A6 - Rural South
The changes that are proposed in the Draft Zoning By-law include, but are not limited to:
* New definitions and diagrams, and removal of irrelevant definitions
* Introducing new zones, and removal of irrelevant zones and zone exceptions
* Reduction in building setbacks to increase flexibility in design
* Updated provisions pertaining to Additional Residential Units (ARUs)
* New provisions with respect to the Groundwater Recharge Area
Learn more and provide your feedback by contacting the Planning Department.
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## What is the Zoning By-Law?
The Zoning By-law sets the rules for how land and buildings can be used in the Township of Russell.
It tells you:
* What type of uses are allowed on a property (for example, residential, commercial or agricultural)
* Minimum lot size and frontage
* Required setbacks from property lines
* Maximum building height
* Parking requirements
* And other development rules
The Zoning By-law follows the direction set out in the Township's Official Plan.
In some cases, you may apply for a minor variance or a Zoning By-law amendment if your project does not meet the current rules.
Read the Zoning By-Law
If you need help understanding the by-law or finding the zoning for a property, contact the Planning Department.
*Note: Documents on this page may not be compatible with screen readers or assistive technologies. If you need this information in an accessible format, please contact the Township.*
## Summary Sheets
The summary sheets below provide a quick overview of zoning rules. They do not include all requirements, and additional provisions in the Zoning By-law may apply.
### Residential Zones
* Residential One Zone (R1)
* Residential One-A Zone (R1A)
* Residential Two Zone (R2)
* Residential Three Zone (R3)
### Commercial Zones
* Village Core Zone (VC)
* General Commercial Zone (C)
### Agricultural Zones
* Restricted Agricultural Zone (A1)
* General Agricultural Zone (A2)
### Commercial and Industrial Park Zones
* Commercial Park Zone (CP)
* Industrial Park Zone - Unserviced (MP2)
### Schedules
* A1a - Embrun - West
* A1b - Embrun - Central North
* A1c - Embrun - Central South
* A1d - Embrun - East
* A2 - Russell
* A2a - Russell - Central
* A3 - Limoges
* A4 - Marionville
* A5 - Rural North
* A5a - Industrial Park
* A5b - Rural North East
* A6 - Rural South
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