The Municipality of West Elgin 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.

View the Zoning By-Law's Table of Contents for a section by section breakdown of the by-law. 

Zoning Maps

We recommend reviewing the Map Index to identify which map and zoning information you need.
Also, see the Map Legend for more details.

View our Municipality's zoning maps:

• Schedule “A” – Rural Area Maps 1 to 40
• Schedule “A” – Rural Area Maps 41 to 82
• Schedule “B” – Rodney Maps 1 to 4
• Schedule “C” – West Lorne Maps 1 to 6
• Schedules “D” to “G” – Clachan, Eagle, New Glasgow and Port Glasgow

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.

Zoning By-law amendment application.

The application fee is $1,200.00 (see fees and charges).

The application is to be submitted to the Municipal Planner. At any time while you are completing the application, if you have any questions please contact the Municipal Planner.