PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
The Planning Department is responsible for all aspects of municipal land use planning and subdivision approvals for the Municipality, including amendments of existing planning documents when required. This Department is also responsible for the issuance of development permits to ensure all new development meets the requirements of the applicable Land Use Bylaw for that particular area. The Planning Department manages the Municipality’s land holdings including acquisitions, sales, etc. and provides assistance with economic development initiatives in the Municipality.
Contact
Deborah Torrey
Development Officer
Tel: 902-533-3705 ext. 222
Fax: 902-533-2749
Email
Zoning and Land Use Planning
Municipal_Planning_Strategy.pdf
A Guide to Subdivision
Just what is a subdivision?
Whether you and your neighbor are just swapping pieces of your lots or you are creating twenty lots, what you’re doing is subdividing. Simply defined, a subdivision is the division of any area of land into two or more lots, and includes a re-subdivision which alters existing lot lines, or a consolidation of two or more parcels of land. Lot boundaries cannot be changed and new lots cannot be created without subdivision approval.
For more information please refer to the guide.
Provincial_Subdivision_Regulations.pdf
Subdivision_Application_Form.pdf
Planning & Development Fees
- Final Plan of Subdivision Application Fee: $100.00
- Variance Application Fee: $100.00
- Zoning Confirmation Letter: $25.00
- Bylaw Amendment/Rezoning/Development Agreement: $500.00 minimum deposit*
- Final Plan of Subdivision Recording Fee - migrated: $85.18
- Final Plan of Subdivision Recording Fee - non-migrated: $170.36
*Deposit intended to cover advertising costs. If advertising costs are less, difference will be refunded. If advertising is more, balance will be invoiced.