Zoning By-Law

You can visit our GIS mapping system to determine what your property is zoned. If you have further questions, you can fill out our zoning form and we will respond to you within two business days.

If you know what your property is zoned, you can refer to our zoning bylaw and confirm if what you are proposing to build is listed under “permitted uses.”

Note: Cannabis facilities are under site plan control; although they are listed as permitted use in some zones, the Planning Department must be contacted regarding all proposed facilities.

If you have any questions regarding what is permitted on your property, please complete the Zoning Inquiry Form, and we will respond to you within two business days.

Please complete the Zoning Inquiry Form, and we will respond to you within two business days.

Please complete the Zoning Inquiry Form, and we will respond to you within two business days.

A permit for a sign is required. Please check your zoning, then refer to the sign bylaw for the requirements for your sign. See the Sign Permit package for more information.

Dog kennels are only permitted in the agricultural (A) zone. Four or more dogs are classified as a kennel. If your proposal fits this description, please complete the Zoning Inquiry Form, and we will respond to you within two business days.

All proposed cannabis facilities are under site plan control. For more information, review the cannabis bylaw.

You will also need to visit our Planning page or email [email protected]. for site plan control application.

Please complete the Zoning Inquiry Form, and we will respond to you within two business days.

A permit is not required for a fence, but the fencing bylaw applies, which states the type of fence, height of fence, and setbacks from property lines to the fence. Learn more about the requirements required for fencing.

For other questions relating to fencing, please get in touch with the By-Law Enforcement division by calling 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension 6015.

A fence may be required for your swimming pool.

Yes, although a permit is not required for a shed this size, you must still comply with all setback requirements and height restrictions.

To confirm what is required through zoning, please complete the Zoning Inquiry Form, and we will respond to you within two business days.

No livestock shall be permitted to be kept in any Zone with the exception of the Agricultural Zone (A) on parcels with a minimum lot area of two (2) hectares.

Livestock shall mean and include bovine, swine, poultry, horses, goats, sheep, fur-bearing animals, deer and elk, game animals, birds and other animals identified in the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae Implementation Guidelines Factor Tables (Table 1) as amended.

Yes, backyard chickens are permitted in most zones, but you must comply with the backyard hens bylaw.

If you want more chickens than the backyard hen bylaw allows, then you must be zoned AGR and have 5 acres or more to accommodate the chickens.

View the accessory dwelling unit page for more information.

If you have any other general questions regarding accessory dwelling units, please complete the Zoning Inquiry Form, and we will respond to you within two business days.