Township of McNab/Braeside New Proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-law
The Township of McNab/Braeside is in the process of creating an updated comprehensive zoning by-law for the entire Township to replace the existing Zoning By-law 2010-49.
About Zoning By-laws
A zoning by-law controls the use of land in your community. It states exactly:
- how land may be used
- where buildings and other structures can be located
- the types of buildings that are permitted and how they may be used
- the lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building heights, and setbacks from the street or other features (i.e. environemtnally sensitive areas, industrial uses, mineral aggregate resourses).
- The Zoning By-law enacts the general land use policies contained in the County of Renfrew Official Plan.
- Zoning By-laws put the plan into effect and provide for its day-to-day administration. They contain specific requirements that are legally enforceable. Construction or new development that doesn’t comply with a zoning bylaw is not allowed, and the municipality will refuse to issue a building permit.
The comprehensive zoning by-law divides the municipality into different land use zones, with detailed maps. The by-law specifies the permitted uses (i.e., residential, commercial, environmental protection) and the required standards in each zone. The Township is required to update its zoning by-laws within three years after the approval of the County of Renfrew Official Plan update. All previously adopted zoning by-laws will be repealed when the new by-law is approved and in effect.
The Township is required to hold an Open House and a Public Meeting that are open to the public to review, and provide comments on, the proposed Zoning By-law and Schedule A maps. Details for the Open House and Public Meeting are provided on this page.
The interactive draft Zoning By-law Schedule is now available at the following link: https://cofr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/media/index.html?appid=5d65b4149b6a441a9a2e67377d964e1d
To contact County of Renfrew Planning staff (Anne McVean, County Planner), please use the email icon below.
Phases of the Project
Phase One - Draft the By-law
Phase Two - Council Review
Phase Three - Public Open House and Public Meeting
Important Dates
Open House
This is not a Council meeting and there will be no presentation. The public is welcome to attend this informal drop-in session to view the By-law and speak with staff.
The open house to inform the public of the proposed comprehensive Zoning By-law will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Murray Yantha Community Centre located at 2473 Russett Drive.
Public Meeting
This is a formal Council meeting, including a presentation. The public will be provided an opportunity to provide oral comments to the Township. This is not intended to be a question and answer session.
A public meeting to inform the public of the proposed comprehensive Zoning By-law will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Township of McNab/Braeside Municipal Office located at 2473 Russett Drive.
Proposed By-law to Council for decision
The new proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2025-54) is scheduled to be considered by Council for a decision, at its regular meeting of Council, on this date.
Last Day of Appeal Period
The appeal period for the Zoning By-law ends at 4 p.m. on July 8, 2025.