Land Use Bylaw

You can find the most up to date copy of the Land Use Bylaw on ORRSC.com by navigating to the Land Use Bylaw section

Alternatively you can access the PDF copy Land Use Bylaw (Current as of September 2025)

Step 1 - Identify Your Zoning District

Before reviewing the Land Use Bylaw, you will first need to determine the zoning designation that applies to your property. Knowing your zoning district will help you navigate the bylaw and identify which regulations apply.

To find your zoning, locate your property on one of the Town’s zoning maps and note the land use classification assigned to it. Once you have that designation, you can refer to the corresponding district section in the Land Use Bylaw.

Land Use Zoning Map

Or, use the ORRSC Public GIS service to find and select your property:

1. Find and click on the property
2. When the details window appears, click the "View Additional Details" link
3. In the pulled up description, locate the section labeled "Land Use District", next to it, your zoning will be listed, such as Residential R1 or Large Lot Residential R3.

Click here if the map does not work.

Step 2 - Review the Land Use District Regulations

Once you have identified your property’s zoning designation, open the Land Use Bylaw (which can be accessed at ORRSC.com, or Land Use Bylaw (Current as of September 25)) and navigate to Schedule 4: Land Use Districts, Map & District Regulations. Within Schedule 4, locate the section that corresponds to your zoning district, such as Residential-R1, or Large Lot Residential-R3.

Step 3 - Understand the Specific Regulations for Your Zoning District

Once you have located the section in Schedule 4 that corresponds to your property’s zoning district, you can review the detailed regulations that apply. This section will provide information on:

• Permitted and Discretionary Uses – What types of development are allowed outright and what may require additional approval.
• Minimum Lot Dimensions – The smallest lot width and depth permitted.
• Maximum Lot Size – Any limits on the overall lot area.
• Minimum Yard Setbacks for Buildings – Required distances between buildings and property lines.
• Maximum Site Coverage – The percentage of your lot that can be covered by buildings or structures.
• Floor Area Regulations – Rules governing the allowable size of buildings in relation to the lot.
• Maximum Building Height – Limits on how tall structures can be.
• Accessory Building Regulations – Standards for garages, sheds, and other secondary structures.

Reviewing all of these elements will help you understand what is permitted on your property and guide any future development plans.

Step 4 - Begin the Development Permit Process

After reviewing your property’s zoning and the associated regulations, the next step is to start the development permit process. This permit ensures that your proposed project complies with the Land Use Bylaw and other municipal requirements.

You can find the development permit application and instructions on the Town of Magrath’s website here.