Council adopts updates to Additional Residential Unit policies and zoning regulations

Zoning By-law Amendment passed for Additional Residential Units

Council passed By-law 2026-40 on June 3, 2026, amending the Township’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-65 to update provisions for Additional Residential Units (ARUs). The amendment applies Township-wide and provides regulations for ARUs in the R1, R2, ER, SR1, AG, RU, RR, and GL zones, along with clarifications, improvements, and site-specific zoning and mapping amendments. Eligible appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal must be filed no later than June 25, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. 

Official Plan Amendment adopted for Additional Residential Units

Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 1 through By-law 2026-42 on June 3, 2026. The amendment applies to all lands within the Township of Severn and introduces additional Official Plan policies related to Additional Residential Units (ARUs), including matters Council will consider when a proposed ARU does not comply with the implementing Zoning By-law. The amendment will be submitted to the County of Simcoe for approval. Anyone wishing to receive written Notice of Decision from the County may submit a written request to the County Clerk. 

Notices

View the full notices at the link below:

• June 5, 2026: Notice of Passing of a Zoning By-law Amendment by the Township of Severn
• June 5, 2026: Notice of Adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 1 by the Township of Severn
• April 16, 2026: Notice of Statutory Public Meeting concerning an Official Plan Amendment (OP-26-01) and Zoning By-law Amendment (Z-26-02)

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