Property in the Municipality of Bluewater is regulated by five zoning By-laws. The Municipality is in the process of consolidating the zoning By-laws to provide consistent regulations across the entire Municipality. Here are the current By-laws:

Village of Bayfield

Township of Hay

Village of Hensall

Township of Stanley

Village of Zurich

Site Control By-law 50-2009


The Province of Ontario prescribes that Municipalities must adopt Official Plans that provides the principles, vision and goals for our community. The Plan was created in consultation with the residents and reflects how our residents wish our community to develop and grow. Here is the Official Plan:

Official Plan

Official Plan appendices

Official Plan Schedules

Official Plan - Schedule B (including Lakeshore)