Zoning

Ontario Regulation 170/06 establishes regulated areas where development may be subject to flooding or erosion; or where interference with wetlands and alterations to shorelines and watercourses might have an adverse effect on those environmental features. 

Any proposed development, interference or alteration within a regulated area requires a permit from the South Nation Conservation Authority, including;

• altering a river, stream, or watercourse; or 
• interfering with a wetland.

You can apply for a permit from SNC online.

SNC permission must also be obtained before undertaking development activities in or near floodplains, unstable slopes, unstable soils and bedrock, hazardous lands, wetlands, and other areas where development could interfere with the hydrologic function of a wetland, including areas within 120 metres of all Provincially Significant Wetlands.

Domestic fowl are permitted in rural, agricultural and some settlement areas, subject to the regulations in the Township’s Zoning Bylaw and amendment 2025-22. If you're thinking about starting a small flock, be sure to review the appropriate setbacks, limits, and other conditions that may apply to your property.

Keeping chickens can be enjoyable and rewarding, but it also comes with important responsibilities. To help you get started and ensure the health and safety of your flock (and your household), the Province of Ontario offers practical information and tips to raise a healthy small flock.

Under the authority of the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, the Ministry of Transportation regulates the permit controlled area for buildings, structures, roads, entrances and the placement of signs. You can determine if you are in the controlled area using the MTO's mapping tool.

If you are doing any project that requires you to dig, you must complete a locate request with Ontario One Call at least 5 days before. Ontario One Call will notify buried infrastructure owners that you plan to dig. At no charge to you, representatives from each underground buried infrastructure owner will come out to mark the location of buried underground lines and cables on your property so that you can dig safely.

Pipelines and related facilities are subject to the jurisdiction of the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). You can view the location of federally regulated pipelines in Edwardsburgh Cardinal. All development within 30m or crossings of a pipeline requires written consent from the pipeline company. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain written consent prior to development approval. You can learn more about written consent through the following resources:

• TCEnergy's Development Guidelines
• Enbridge Pipeline Crossing Guidelines
• Trans-Northern Pipeline Safety Resources