Zoning

The Zoning By-law divides the City of Cornwall into different zones and sets out how land is used and what can be built and where. The by-law sets:

• How land can be used

• Where buildings and structures can be placed

• What types of buildings are allowed and how they may be used

• Lot size and dimensions

• Parking requirements

• Building height and setbacks from the street

The Zoning By-law establishes clear standards for development. Key elements include:

• Definitions

• General Provisions

• Administration and Interpretation

• Central Business District

• Community Commercial

• Cotton Mills District

• Employment Area General

• Employment Area Heavy

• Employment Area Light

• Environmental Constraint Floodplain

• Environmental Constraint Natural Heritage

• General Commercial

• General Institutional

• Highway Commercial

• Le Village District

• Major Institutional

• Mixed-use Commercial

• Neighbourhood Commercial

• Open Space

• Open Space Commercial

• Prime Agricultural

• Residential 10

• Residential 15

• Residential 20

• Residential 30

• Residential 40

• Residential 50

• Rural Area

• Special Uses

Retail cannabis 

A cannabis retail operation is considered a General Retail Use under the Zoning By-law and is subject to policies and the Locational Criteria Map, which is an evolving document. Contact the Planning Division [link to email] to discuss your proposal before applying.