Zoning By-laws establish and regulate the use of land by implementing the policies of the Municipality's Official Plan.
They provide municipalities with a way to co-ordinate land uses, protect areas by preventing incompatible uses, and establish appropriate standards for development. Zoning By-laws contain specific, legal regulations - for example, what uses are permitted, how high buildings can be built, the maximum number of residential units allowed, and the amount of off-street parking required.
The mapping (Schedule 'A') identifies the specific land use zones for all properties in Chatham-Kent.
Zoning By-law (consolidated to September 19, 2011) :