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.

By-law 2015-36 was enacted by Council on the 28th day of May, 2015.

Zoning Text

View the Zoning By-Law's Table of Contents for a section by section breakdown of the by-law; or the complete Zoning By-law Text below:

Zoning By-law Text

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

 In addition to the links above, zoning can also 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.

Planning Pre-application Consultation is required prior to application(s) submission with the Municipality of West Elgin and applicable agencies.

Zoning By-law Amendment Application

The application fees is dependent on type; and is broken down into the following:

• Zoning By-law Amendment $1,300.00
• Holding Symbol Removal $550.00
• Temporary Use By-law $1,200.00
• Temporary Use By-law Extension Request: $600.00

(Please see Fees and Charges By-law).

(PLEASE NOTE: AS OF JULY 1, 2022 WEST ELGIN WILL ALSO BE COLLECTING A REVIEW FEE ON BEHALF OF THE LOWER THAMES VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY. THIS FEE IS BASED ON THE TYPE OF APPLICATION. PLEASE CONSULT WITH STAFF PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABLE AMOUNT.)

This application is a fillable form that must be  signed in front of a Commissioner of Oaths and Affidavits.  Please contact the Municipal Office to book an appointment for signing. 

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.