Zoning

The Township of Brock's Zoning By-law divides land in our community into categories that detail a property's permitted uses as well as regulatory and general provisions. The Chief Building Official cannot issue a building permit for a building or land use that does not conform to our Zoning By-law. Please see the Zoning By-law to learn more about the policies that direct our zoning.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law

You can view the text of our Zoning By-law, which include amendments up to March 2026, and maps, which include amendments up to August 2019, below. This information is provided for the purposes of convenience only.  Contact us if you'd like to view the original by-law and its amendments, which are available in the Clerk's Office.  The development of structures within each zone category must follow our regulatory provisions, which include setbacks from lot lines, lot coverage, minimum gross floor area, open space, and more.

  • Section 1 reviews the "Interpretation" of the Zoning By-law,
  • Section 2 discusses compliance,
  • Section 3 reviews the administration, enforcement, and penalties of the Zoning By-law, and
  • Section 4 reviews the Zones.

The combined PDF of Sections 1 to 4 can be accessed here.

  • Section 7 reviews the "provisions" for residential uses, including details such as setbacks, lot coverage, minimum lot area, etc.
  • Plate C, Regulatory Provisions for Residential Uses, is a table that can be used to determine such information as setbacks, lot coverage, minimum lot area, etc., for residential uses.

  • Section 8 reviews the "provisions" for non-residential uses, including details such as setbacks, lot coverage, minimum lot area, etc.
  • Plate D, Regulatory Provisions for Non-Residential Uses, is a table that can be used to determine such information as setbacks, lot coverage, minimum lot area, etc., for non-residential uses.

  • Section 9 deals with the exception zones that exist in the Township. For example, if your zoning shows R1-10, please use this section to find exactly what your zoning entails.

  • Section 10, General Provisions, address accessory buildings, parking and loading space requirements, planting strips, home occupations, existing buildings, and more.

  • Section 11 provides the definitions used throughout the Zoning By-law,
  • Section 12 repeals or amends any previous Zoning By-laws or by-laws that acted in the same way as the Zoning By-law, and
  • Section 13  shows the approval of the Zoning By-law.

The combined PDF of Sections 11 to 13 can be accessed here.

Zoning By-law Amendments

If you're planning to develop a property that does not conform to our Zoning By-law, you must apply for an amendment. Please send a completed Zoning By-law Amendment Application to the planning department to apply. You can also download our Zoning By-law Amendment Application Guide to learn more about our requirements and the application process. Make sure that you review our Sign Policy for Zoning By-law amendments.

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