The Municipality is inviting West Nipissing residents to participate in a public consultation on the proposed Zoning By-law (Version 2).
This process provides an opportunity for members of the public to review the proposed by-law, ask questions, and share constructive feedback. Written comments and concerns will be accepted until April 30, 2026.
An in-person Open House will take place on April 23, 2026, offering residents the opportunity to learn more about the proposed changes and provide feedback in-person. Please note, this is not a Council meeting, but a dedicated session for public information and input. Participants do not need to register or comment prior to attending.
Good to know
- This consultation is about the entire Zoning By-law, not just one issue.
- The Open House presentation and Q&A will be recorded and livestreamed on YouTube.
- Public feedback will be summarized to be reviewed by Council on May 19, 2026.
- The next opportunity for the public to share feedback on this topic will be in June of 2026.
What to Expect at the Open House
6:00–6:30 p.m. Welcome period – members of the public sign in, opportunity to review informational materials.
6:30 p.m. 15–20 mins – Presentation by consultants and staff explaining the zoning by-law, key updates, and next steps (recorded and livestreamed on YouTube).
7:00–9:00 p.m. Public Q&A session – Residents will be able to speak one at a time at the podium after stating their name and address (recorded and livestreamed on YouTube).
Location: Council Chambers on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
What’s being discussed?
This consultation is about the entire Zoning By-law (version 2).Key topics include:
- Additional residential units
- Camping Trailers
- Home businesses
- Accessory buildings and structures (solar panels, sea-can containers, etc.)
- New Neighbourhood Commercial (C4) and Rural Commercial (C5) zones
- On-farm diversified uses
Other updates to the by-law include smaller lot size minimums, removing minimum dwelling sizes, simplified regulations, and alignment with current policies.
Next Steps
May
- Council Meeting, May 19: Council reviews the public consultation feedback summary.
- Affected property owners are notified by mail of any zoning changes.
June
- Council Meeting, June 2: Council receives a revised version of the Zoning By-law.
- Later in June, Council hosts a special public meeting regarding the most up-to-date version of the by-law, allowing another opportunity for public input.
July
- Council receives the final draft of the Zoning By-law.
- The latest version gets posted on the municipal website.
August
- Council Meeting, August 11: Council votes on the updated Comprehensive Zoning by-law.
*Please note that all dates are indicative of current plans and may be revised based on availability.
Written Comments
Written comments may be submitted in the following ways:
- Via email to officialplan@westnipissing.ca
- By using the comment form on the project website: https://www.westnipissing.ca/official-plan-and-zoning-by-law-update/#feedback
- Dropping off a paper copy in person at the Municipal Office
Open House Announcement – Published April 2, 2026