Zoning By-law Review
The Township of Russell is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Zoning By-law; the Zoning By-law regulates how land can be used and developed, including permitted uses, building heights, building setbacks, parking, and more.
The 2018 Zoning By-law is being updated to align with the Township’s recently adopted Official Plan, reflect current regional and provincial policies, and respond to community growth. If approved, the proposed Zoning By-law will replace the current Zoning By-law and change some of the zoning rules within the entire geographic area of the Township of Russell.
The Draft Zoning By-law is now available for public review.
View the document in track changes to see the proposed changes.
| Draft Schedules |
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Schedule A2 Russell (to come) Schedule A5 Rural North (to come) |
The changes that are proposed in the Draft Zoning By-law include, but are not limited to:
- New definitions and diagrams, and removal of irrelevant definitions
- Introducing new zones, and removal of irrelevant zones and zone exceptions
- Reduction in building setbacks to increase flexibility in design
- Updated provisions pertaining to Additional Residential Units (ARUs)
- New provisions with respect to the Groundwater Recharge Area
Learn more and provide your feedback by attending our upcoming Open House and Public Meeting, or by contacting the Planning Department at planning@russell.ca.
| Open House |
The public is welcome to attend this informal drop-in session to view the Draft Zoning By-law and speak with staff. |
| Public Meeting |
The public will be provided with an opportunity to provide oral comments to the Planning Advisory Committee and staff. |
What is the Zoning By-Law?
The Township of Russell Zoning By-law provides regulations that apply to the use and type of development of properties within the Township. It provides specific information with regard to, but not limited to:
- Zoning designations of properties;
- Permitted land uses;
- Minimum required lot frontage and lot area;
- Minimum required yard setbacks;
- Maximum building height;
- Parking requirements; etc.
The provisions within the Zoning By-law are based on the framework provided within the Township of Russell Official Plan. Read the webpage with information on our Official Plan.
In some cases, relief from the Zoning By-law may be sought through a minor variance or a Zoning By-law amendment.
Read the Zoning By-Law
Zoning By-Law (Full Document)*
Please contact the Planning Department if you require assistance in interpreting the provisions of the Zoning By-law, and to determine the zoning designation of a property.
*The documents on this page may not work with screen readers and other assistive technologies. If you require the information in the study in an accessible format or communicative support, please contact us.
Summary Sheets
Below are summary sheets which outline the provisions of zoning designations within the Zoning By-law. This is not a full list of requirements within the Zoning By-law, as further provisions of other Sections within the Zoning By-law may apply to proposed development.
Residential Zones
- Residential One Zone (R1)
- Residential One-A Zone (R1A)
- Residential Two Zone (R2)
- Residential Three Zone (R3)
Commercial Zones
Agricultural Zones
Commercial and Industrial Park Zones
Schedules
- Schedule A1a Embrun - West
- Schedule A1b Embrun - Central North
- Schedule A1c Embrun - Central South
- Schedule A1d Embrun - East
- Schedule A2 Russell
- Schedule A2a Russell - Central
- Schedule A3 Limoges
- Schedule A4 Marionville
- Schedule A5 Rural North
- Schedule A5a Industrial Park
- Schedule A5b Rural North East
- Schedule A6 Rural South
Questions?
We encourage anyone with questions regarding the Zoning By-Law, Official Plan, or Planning applications, to contact the Planning Department to discuss further.