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Zoning By-law and Official Plan

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Purpose of a Zoning By-law

A Zoning By-law identifies the zones that show how a property can be used. A property can be used for various land uses that range from residential to commercial to industrial to agricultural, along with many other land uses.

A zoning bylaw contains provisions that regulate:

  • how land can be used;
  • what can be built on a property;
  • the use, size, height, density and location of buildings and/or structures on a property; and,
  • where a building and/or structure can be located on a property.

Township Zoning By-law

The former Townships of Anson, Hindon, Minden, Snowdon and Lutterworth amalgamated to become the Township of Minden Hills in 2001.

The Township of Minden Hills Zoning By-law is a comprehensive document which includes the bylaw, text and zoning map schedules for the entire geographical area.

Amendments to the Zoning By-laws are common. Accordingly, all information contained in the links below should be confirmed with Town Staff.

Zoning By-law

  • Zoning By-law 06-10 (text – excluding schedules)
  • The Zoning By-law Quick Reference Guide addresses most frequently asked questions.

Zoning By-law Schedules

These schedules are part of the Zoning By-law and illustrate the zone categories (Anson, Hindon, Minden, Snowdon and Lutterworth) which apply to a specific property:

  • Schedule 1: Geographic Township of Hindon
  • Schedule 2: Geographic Township of Hindon
  • Schedule 3: Geographic Township of Hindon
  • Schedule 4: Geographic Township of Hindon
  • Schedule 5: Geographic Township of Anson
  • Schedule 6: Geographic Township of Anson
  • Schedule 7: Geographic Township of Minden
  • Schedule 8: Geographic Township of Minden
  • Schedule 9: Geographic Township of Anson
  • Schedule 10: Geographic Township of Anson
  • Schedule 11: Geographic Township of Minden
  • Schedule 12: Geographic Township of Minden
  • Schedule 13: Geographic Township of Lutterworth
  • Schedule 14: Geographic Township of Lutterworth
  • Schedule 15: Geographic Township of Snowdon
  • Schedule 16: Geographic Township of Snowdon
  • Schedule 17: Geographic Township of Lutterworth
  • Schedule 18: Geographic Township of Lutterworth
  • Schedule 19: Geographic Township of Snowdon
  • Schedule 20: Geographic Township of Snowdon
  • Schedule 21: Minden Village (North)
  • Schedule 22: Minden Village (South)
  • Schedule 24: Moore Lake
  • Schedule 25: Gull River and Surrounding Area (between Minden Village and Gull Lake)
  • Schedule 26: Roads

Zoning By-law Consolidated Schedules

  • Consolidated Zoning Schedules 1-25 (except Schedule 24)

Zoning By-law Figures

  • Figure #1: Corner Lot and Lot Frontage
  • Figure #2: Example of Yard Definition
  • Figure #3: Illustration of Building Height

Even when a building permit is not required, all buildings and structures must comply with the Township's Zoning By-law.

Citizen's Guide to Land Use Planning

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing offers additional information on Citizen's Guide to Land Use Planning in Ontario and gives an overview of the planning process in the province and how it can affect you.

Official Plan

The Township of Minden Hills Official Plan (OP) is a guide for the growth and development within the township. The OP sets out land use designations such as residential, commercial, and industrial. These categories establish permitted uses and other criteria for development proposed within each land use. The vision set out in the Official Plan is implemented through the Zoning By-law.

Amendments to the Official Plan are common. Accordingly, all information provided here should be confirmed with Township Staff.

All planning decisions made by Township Council must conform to the Official Plan.

Official Plan

  • Official Plan (text – excluding schedules)

Official Plan Schedules

  • Schedule A: Land Use
  • Schedule A1: Minden Settlement Area Land Use
  • Schedule B: Natural Heritage Features
  • Schedule C: Transportation and Utilities
  • Schedule C1: Settlement Area of Minden Transportation and Utilities
  • Schedule D: Aggregate Resources and Licenced Operations
  • Schedule E: Crown Land and Waste Management
  • Schedule F: Hazard Lands Overlay
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