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
View the Huron East's Zoning By-law 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 Municipality of Huron East and the Huron County Planning and Development Department recently reviewed and updated the Zone Maps of the Huron East Zoning By-Law.
The Zone Maps are used to determine the specific zoning that applies to each property and is important in informing landowners and staff which Zoning provisions apply to a property.
Huron East Council initiated the Zone Map Review process on September 3, 2024. A series of Public Open Houses were held throughout the Municipality in November 2024, and was approved March 4, 2025.
Some of the proposed changes included:
Re-formatting to have less zone maps overall (reduce from 95 to 44 maps);
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Colour maps to aid interpretation (the current maps are black/white);
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Reformatting to enhance accessibility and overall user-friendliness;
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Improved accuracy based on current aerial photography;
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Minor text changes that relate directly to the maps (for example, remove special zones that no longer apply
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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