On this page, you will find the following planning and development tools and resources:
- Development Plan
- Zoning Bylaw
- Standards for Construction and Design
- Subdivision Flow Chart
- Development Site Selector
- Infill Residential Development Provisions
- Storage and Signage Regulations
- Parking and Loading Regulations
Development Plan
The Municipality of Emerson-Franklin Development Plan By-law is a progressive strategy that enables and sustains the social, environmental and economic health and prosperity of The Municipality of Emerson-Franklin. The Development Plan is a long-range blueprint for embracing economic growth opportunities that will diversify and grow The Municipality of Emerson-Franklin in a proactive and accountable manner while preserving our identity and community character.
Municipality of Emerson-Franklin Development Plan By-law
Zoning Bylaw
The Municipality of Emerson-Franklin Development Plan By-law is a progressive strategy that enables and sustains the social, environmental and economic health and prosperity of The Municipality of Emerson-Franklin. The Development Plan is a long-range blueprint for embracing economic growth opportunities that will diversify and grow The Municipality of Emerson-Franklin in a proactive and accountable manner while preserving our identity and community character.
Municipality of Emerson-Franklin Zoning By-law
Standards for Construction and Design
The Servicing Standards for Design and Construction defines the parameters around waterworks and wastewater sewers, land drainage criteria, roadways and pathways, utilities, boulevards and lot grading, parks and open space, and concrete specifications.
Servicing Standards for Design and Construction
Site Selector
Use our Site Selection Navigator mapping tool to locate properties and development opportunities in the Village. It houses the following spatial datasets to help you make an informed development decision:
- Development Plan Policy Areas
- Zoning Districts
- Water Pipes
- Wastewater Sewers
- Development Opportunity Areas
- Property Assessment
Subdivision Resources
A subdivision is the splitting of a parcel of land described on a certificate of title. A subdivision occurs when a single land title is split into two or more parts, property boundaries are rearranged, or a lease, mortgage or other instrument is registered that has the effect of subdividing the parcel.
The following flow chart outlines the steps that you need to follow to complete your subdivision.
The purpose of a Development Agreement is to ensure that all applicants pay their equitable share of the costs of development. It outlines provisions on installation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, land dedication, and developer/the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin reimbursement.
Infill Residential Development Provisions
Infill residential development is defined as the construction of dwellings and associated facilities on previously unused or underutilized land located within an existing urban area or established community. This type of residential development is preferable as it makes use of existing infrastructure such as roads, wastewater sewers, and utilities, without necessarily having to extend or establish new infrastructure. Provisions on infill residential development, as found within our Zoning By-law can be found below.
Infill Residential Development Provisions
Storage and Signage Provisions
Zoning regulations governing outside storage, signage, zone-specific restrictions.
Parking and Loading Regulations
Zoning regulations governing minimum parking requirements, criteria for reducing minimum parking requirements, parking stall widths and lengths, surfacing and loading space requirements, and accessible parking spaces.