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.

Draft Zoning By-law is Now Available for Public Review

View the Draft Zoning By-law

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

• Date: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
• Location: Gaston Patenaude Hall, 717 Notre-Dame Street, Embrun, Ontario
• Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The public is welcome to attend this informal drop-in session to view the Draft Zoning By-law and speak with staff.

Public Meeting

• Date: Monday, June 1st, 2026
• Location: Gaston Patenaude Hall, 717 Notre Dame Street, Embrun, Ontario.
• Time: 6:00 p.m.

The public will be provided with an opportunity to provide oral comments to the Planning Advisory Committee and staff.