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 Municipality of Huron East and the Huron County Planning and Development Department are undertaking a review and update to 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. This review is proposed to modernize the Zone Maps for the Huron East Zoning By-law. There has been no major update to the maps since 2006, when the consolidated Zoning By-law for Huron East was first passed.
Some of the proposed changes include:
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)
View the Draft Zone Mapping
Use the index map above to locate the general region where your property is located and then find the corresponding key map. Alternatively, you can use the web GIS mapping application below to view the draft mapping and locate your property using the 911 civic address search.
View the Draft Zone Maps
View the Notice of Public Open House
Paper copies of the Draft Maps are available for viewing at the Huron East Municipal Office.
To view the full application in more detail, select Draft Zone Maps Online Viewer.
How to Participate
Members of the Huron East community are invited to participate in Public Open House sessions to discuss draft changes to the Zone Maps of the Huron East Zoning By-law. The public will have an opportunity to review the draft zone map amendments, ask questions and provide comments.
Those wishing to participate in the planning process are encouraged to send their comments, or concerns via email or mail to:
Shae Stoll, Planner (sstoll@huroncounty.ca) or 519-524-8394 ext. 3. Mail can be sent to the Municipal office with Attention to Shae Stoll.
Attend an Open House
Open House sessions are being held as follows:
Thursday, November 14, 2024 – 1:00pm to 7:00pm – Brucefield United Church at 10 London Road, Brucefield
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – 9:00am to 4:30pm – Huron East Council Chambers at 72 Main Street, Seaforth
Thursday, November 21, 2024 – 1:00pm to 7:00pm – Brussels Library at 402 Turnberry Street, Brussels
Open Houses are designed as "come and go" sessions. There will be the opportunity to review the draft maps, text amendments and to speak one-on-one with staff. Staff will also be available during normal office hours (8:30am to 4:30pm) and by appointment on Tuesdays in the Huron East Town Hall to meet with landowners who cannot attend an open house.
For those unable to attend an open house in person or those wishing to participate virtually, check out the H.E.A.R. (Huron East Asks Residence) page for virtual engagement options.
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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