Zoning

The Township of Springwater's Zoning By-law controls the use and development of properties and buildings. The Zoning By-law implements policies set out in our Official Plan by placing properties into categories such as residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural.

Each of the zoning categories has a list of permitted uses and regulations, including:

• Lot size and frontage
• Building size and height

Applying for a Zoning By-law Amendment

A zoning by-law application (“rezoning”) is required when a proposed use or structure does not meet the requirements of our Zoning By-law. A rezoning application must conform to the Official Plan. If it doesn't, you may need an official plan amendment before applying for a rezoning. Council will review and consider the zoning amendment at a public meeting.

Housekeeping Amendment 2026

Take notice the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Springwater will hold a hybrid public meeting (in person at the Township Administration Centre and virtually via Zoom) on September 2, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a proposed Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment under Sections 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13 as amended.