Zoning
The Zoning By-Law controls the use and development of all lands, buildings and structures within the Municipality.
A Zoning By-Law divides the Municipality into different land use zones (e.g., commercial or residential) with detailed maps that specify the permitted uses and the required standards (e.g., building size and locations) in each zone.
View the Huron East's Zoning By-Law (Text & Maps)
View the Huron East's Official Plan
Zoning By-Law Amendments
When you want to use or develop your property in a way that is not permitted by the Zoning By-Law, you may have to apply for a zoning change, also known as a Zoning By-Law Amendment or a rezoning. Please contact the Municipal Office before you apply for rezoning.
Contact the Huron County Planning and Development Department or our office for advice and information before you apply for rezoning.
You will be required to complete an application form and there is a fee required by this process.
More information on Zoning By-Law Amendments can be found on the Huron County website.
Visit our Planning Applications page for Planning Forms and further information.
Huron East Zoning By-Law Zone Map Modernization
The consolidated Zoning Bylaw for Huron East was passed in 2006. The Zone Maps prepared at that time have been amended in years since but there has not been a major update since 2006.
The Zone Maps need to be re-created for the following reasons:
- Re-format to have less zone maps overall (reduce from 95 to 44 maps);
- Use colour to aid interpretation (the current maps are black/white);
- Reformat for accessibility, enhanced readability and overall user-friendliness:
- The GIS technology used to amend the current zone maps is no longer supported from a technical perspective. This is the primary reason the update is being proposed at this time.
- Improved accuracy. The current zone maps were based on 1999 aerial photography; there have been significant changes on the landscape since that time that should be reflected in corrected zone maps. Staff have noted significant changes in the agricultural/natural environment areas.
Open Houses are tentatively scheduled to follow harvest season and are proposed to be held in November 2024.
Check this page or the Huron East social media pages for updates on the open house dates and locations.
DISCLAIMER
In any situation where the printed zoning maps or text document of the Municipality of Huron East differs from the electronic versions contained in this website, the official printed publications take precedence. Users of this electronic information should verify it with the printed official information before acting on it. Official versions of all zoning maps and related information can be obtained from the Planning Department.
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