Zoning

The Township of Southwold Zoning By-Law regulates the use of land, buildings and structures and the general use of property. It also protects environmentally and ecologically sensitive lands, natural heritage features and lands impacted by development.

The Township of Southwold enacted By-Law 2011-14 on February 14, 2011; and came into full force and effect when the 2011 Official Plan was approved by the Province of Ontario on November 1, 2013.

Zoning by-law

View the Zoning By-Law Text.

Zoning maps

View our Township Zoning By-law Maps.

In addition to the link above, zoning can be accessed through Elgin Mapping, an online interactive mapping service. 

Application to amend the Zoning By-Law

After reviewing the zoning for your property, if the use, building or structure you are proposing is not permitted on your property, you will require a zoning by-law amendment.

The zoning by-law amendment application is to be submitted to the Township Planner.

For fees related to planning and development, please visit our user fees page

Planning pre-application consultation is required prior to application(s) submission with the Township and other applicable agencies.  Please contact the Planner below.

At any time while you are completing the application, if you have any questions, please contact the Municipal Planner.