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# Zoning
The Township of Springwater's Zoning By-law controls the use and development of properties and buildings. The Zoning By-law implements policies set out in our Official Plan by placing properties into categories such as residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural.
Each of the zoning categories has a list of permitted uses and regulations, including:
* Lot size and frontage
* Building size and height
Zoning By-law Sections
* Section 1 - By-law
* Section 2 - Interpretation
* Section 3 - General Provisions
### Residential zones
* Section 4 - Residential (R1) Zone
* Section 5 - Residential (R2) Zone
* Section 6 - Residential (R3) Zone
* Section 7 - Residential (R4) Zone
* Section 8 - Residential (R5) Zone
### Urban residential zones
* Section 9 - Urban Residential (UR1) Zone
* Section 10 - Urban Residential (UR2) Zone
* Section 11 - Urban Residential (UR3) Zone
### Other residential zones
* Section 12 - Residential Estate (RE) Zone
* Section 13 - Rural Residential (RR) Zone
* Section 14 - Residential Seasonal (RS) Zone
* Section 15 - Residential Conversion (RC) Zone
### Commercial and related zones
* Section 16 - General Commercial (CG) Zone
* Section 17 - Local Commercial (CL) Zone
* Section 18 - Mixed Use (MU) Zone
* Section 19 - Highway Commercial (CH) Zone
* Section 20 - Rural Commercial (CR) Zone
* Section 21 - Tourist Commercial (CT) Zone
* Section 22 - Campground Commercial (CC) Zone
* Section 23 - Park Model Commercial (CPM) Zone
* Section 24 - Adult Entertainment (CA) Zone
* Section 25 - Kennel (K) Zone
### Industrial, institutional and related zones
* Section 26 - General Industrial Inside Storage (MI) Zone
* Section 27 - General Industrial Outside Storage (MO) Zone
* Section 28 - Extractive Industrial (ME) Zone
* Section 29 - Waste Disposal (WD) Zone
* Section 30 - Institutional (I) Zone
### Open space, environmental protection and agricultural zones
* Section 31 - Open Space (OS) Zone
* Section 32 - Environmental Protection (EP) Zone
* Section 33 - Agricultural (A) Zone
* Section 34 - Agricultural Consolidation (AC) Zone
### Appendix
* Section 35 - Definitions
* Section 36, 37, 38 - Validity, Repeal, Effect
* Illustrations
Explore Springwater Mapping
To view Springwater Zoning Mapping, check out the Township's dedicated mapping portal, Explore Springwater.
## Applying for a Zoning By-law Amendment
A zoning by-law application ("rezoning") is required when a proposed use or structure does not meet the requirements of our Zoning By-law. A rezoning application must conform to the Official Plan. If it doesn't, you may need an official plan amendment before applying for a rezoning. Council will review and consider the zoning amendment at a public meeting.
## Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment 2026
Take notice the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Springwater will hold a hybrid public meeting (in person at the Township Administration Centre and virtually via Zoom) on **September 2, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.** to consider a proposed Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment under Sections 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13 as amended.
Information Report
Public Notice
Draft Housekeeping Amendment (August 13, 2026)
Contact Us
**Township of Springwater
Administration Centre**
2231 Nursery Road
Minesing, ON
L9X 1A8
Email: Contact Us
Phone: 705-728-4784
General Fax: 705-728-6957