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Request
North West Community Council initiated an amendment to the Musquodoboit Valley/Dutch Settlement Land Use By-law to allow for a reduction in the minimum parking requirements for a ‘Day Care Facilities’ use.
Proposal
The existing parking requirements for day care facilities under the Land Use By-Law for Musquodoboit Valley/Dutch Settlement Plan Area require 1.5 parking spaces for every 400 square feet (37.2 m2) of gross floor area. This could result in a significant amount of parking being required, where daycare operations typically rely on short-term drop-off and pick-up models. Therefore, North West Community Council has requested that staff consider reducing the minimum parking requirement for day care facility uses.
Process
The application will be considered under the Land Use By-Law Amendment process.
Status
Currently, public engagement has ended on March 10, 2025. Thank you to all who provided feedback. Staff are conducting a detailed report and recommendation with all information received through public consultation to the community council.
The website will continue to be updated as the file progresses and any resubmissions based on staff and public feedback are provided. Still, if you’re interested, you are welcome to learn more about this application at: Planning Applications | Shape Your City Halifax.
Documents Submitted for Evaluation
The applicant has submitted plans and studies required by HRM staff to properly evaluate the application. These include:
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Mailing Address
HRM Planning Applications
PO Box: 1749,
Halifax,
Nova Scotia,
B3J 3A5
Attention: Sahar Ghasemshahi