Zoning By-laws
A Zoning By-law is a legislative instrument that controls the use of the land in a community. The By-law determines:
- how land may be used;
- where buildings and other structures can be located;
- the types of buildings permitted on a property and how they may be used;
- lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building heights and setbacks from the street, water and property lines.
The Official Plan sets out the policies for future land use. Zoning By-laws put the plan into effect and provide for its day-to-day administration. They contain specific requirements that are legally enforceable. Construction or new development that does not comply with a Zoning By-law is not allowed, and the Village of Merrickville-Wolford will not issue a building permit.
Before you apply for a Zoning By-law Amendment, you should talk to Village staff for advice and information. You must complete an application form which requires information identified by the province and the municipality.
Applications are also available at the Municipal Office.
If you want to use or develop your property in a way that is not allowed by the Zoning By-law, you may apply for a zoning change, also known as a Zoning By-law amendment or a rezoning.
Council can consider a change only if the new use is allowed by the Official Plan. Otherwise you must also apply for an Official Plan Amendment.
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317 Brock Street West,
P.O. Box 340
Merrickville, Ontario, K0G 1N0
Phone: 613-269-4791
Fax: 613-269-3095
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