It is Time to Review & Update the Drummond/North Elmsley Zoning By-Law!
Proposed Zoning By-Law Updates and Documents
The Planning Act requires municipalities to review and update their Zoning By-laws to conform with the Official Plan within three years of an Official Plan update. The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley’s Official Plan update was completed in Fall 2025. Township staff have begun reviewing the Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
As part of this review, staff are proposing a number of amendments intended to improve clarity and functionality of the by-law. Proposed changes include provisions related to hobby farms, accessory buildings, backyard hens, cabins, decks within waterbody setbacks, updated definitions, and other housekeeping matters. Updates to aggregate mapping and the zoning of existing subdivisions are also proposed. Mapping will also be updated to address areas of the Township where zoning boundaries are not aligned with lot boundaries or environmental features. The Comprehensive Zoning By-law update will apply to lands throughout the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.
Documents
Report #PD-2026-05 – Zoning By-Law Update
Summary Table of Proposed Changes to the Zoning By-Law
Summary of Past Minor Variance and Zoning ApplicationsRed Line March 24 2026 - By-Law No. 2012-060 - Zoning By-Law - Update
Mapping
You can view the Township's proposed Zoning Map changes and look up specific properties using the zoning update map.
How Do I get Involved?
Opportunities for public input on the Zoning By-Law Review and Update will be provided during the review process. The Township encourages the public to be involved. Below are a few ways to do so:
- Attend the Open House & the Public Meeting - ask questions and dicuss possible revisions
- Contact Township Staff to submit formal comments
Community Question/Comment Form
Meetings and Notices
Public Open House
Date: May 5, 2026
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Location: Municipal Office, 310 Port Elmsley Road
Public Meeting
Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 3pm
Location: Municipal Office, 310 Port Elmsley Road
ZA-26-04 Notice of Public Open House and Public Meeting can be found here.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or comments about any aspect of the Zoning By-law Update, please direct your comments to:
Brady McGlade
Planner, Township of Drummond/North Elmsley
613-267-6500 ext. 230
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