Notice of Public Information Meetings / Public Open Houses
- April 2024 Public Information Meetings / Public Open Houses
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Drop-in Public Open House for PLANAPP 2023-01903
A Public Open House Engagement will be held on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at the Prospect Road Community Centre (Dance Studio), 2141 Prospect Road, from 4-8pm. Drop in any time; there will be no formal presentation.
PLANAPP-2023-01903 - Application by Fathom Studio, on behalf of Screen Nova Studios Inc., to rezone PID 40600736 to C-2 and enter into a development agreement to construct a film production facility (Sound Studio), off Prospect Road, Halifax.
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Public Open House Engagement for PLPROJ 2023-01671
A Public Open House Engagement will be held on Thursday April 11, 2024, at the Bedford Legion Branch 95, 1772 Bedford Highway, Bedford. (map)
We are hosting two sessions:
1:30pm - 4:00pm
6:30pm - 9:00pmPLPROJ 2023-01671 - Development proposals for the Bedford Commons Opportunity Site.
An application was submitted by Fathom Studios on behalf of Banc Developments Limited to develop the following on the site: 27 multi-unit buildings ranging between 6 to 33 stories; and 121 townhomes and cluster homes. The site would include a total of 6,216 dwelling units.
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Public Information Meeting for PLANAPP 2023-00942
A Public Information Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. at Bedford United Church, 1200 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS. (map)
PLANAPP 2023-00942 - Application by Fathom, on behalf of the property owner, requesting to enter into a heritage development agreement on the lands at 1262 Bedford Highway, which would allow an 8-storey residential tower.
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Public Information Meeting for case 2023-01187
A Public Information Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, starting at 7:00 p.m. at Cole Harbour Place (51 Forest Hills Pky, Dartmouth NS B2W 6C6, Canada) in the Westphal Room (map).
PLANAPP 2023-01187 - Fathom Studio on behalf of the property owner is applying to amend an existing development agreement to allow for a shared housing with special care use on Montague Road, Lake Loon.
- March 2024 Public Information Meetings / Public Open Houses
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Public Information Meeting for case 2023-00304
A Public Information Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Bedford-Hammonds Plains Community Centre (202 Innovation Dr, Bedford NS B4B0G4, Canada) in the Arts and Crafts Room (map).
PLANAPP 2023-00304 - Zzap Consulting, on behalf of Bowers Construction, is applying to amend the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use By-law (LUB) for Beaver Bank, Hammonds Plains, and Upper Sackville to allow an office building at 1274 Hammonds Plains Road. The site was formerly used as the St James Church. The site is designated Residential and is zoned P-2 (Community Facility) which does not permit the development of a commercial office building. Consequently, Zzap is requesting an amendment to the MPS and LUB to allow the proposed development.
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Public Information Meeting for case 2023-00178
A Public Information Meeting will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024, starting at 7:00 p.m. at Cole Harbour Place (Westphal Room), 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Dartmouth, NS (map).
PLANAPP 2023-00178 - Application by Sunrose Land Use Consulting requesting to enter into a development agreement on lands at 1226 Cole Harbour Road and 77 Bissett Road, Cole Harbour to allow for a long-term care facility with 144 bedrooms and 4 multi-unit buildings containing 511 units.
- February 2024 Public Information Meetings / Public Open Houses
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None
- January 2024 Public Information Meetings / Public Open Houses
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Public Open House
A Public Open House will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at THE SANCTUARY ARTS CENTRE, 100 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth, (map).
Case 2023-00991 - Application by Zzap, to enter into a heritage development agreement on the registered property at 86 Ochterloney Street. The proposed development also includes 61 Queen Street (building), and 39 (vacant lot) and 43-45 Dundas Street (building). The existing building at 43-45 Dundas Street is proposed to be demolished and replaced with a 13-storey mixed-use building.
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Public Information Meeting for case 2023-01496
A Public Information Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Eastern Shore Community Centre (Community Room), 67 Park Road, Musquodoboit Harbour (map). The snow date is scheduled for January 18th, 2024.
PLANAPP 2023-01496 - Application by KWR Approvals on behalf of the property owner (Harbour Garden Village Inc.) for a development agreement to allow the subdivision of a new lot that will contain a 48-unit shared housing with special care facility (The Birches Nursing Home) on PID 40192528 in Musquodoboit Harbour. This site is designated a Provincial Special Planning Area.
- December 2023 Public Information Meetings / Public Open Houses
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Public Information Meeting for case 2023-01496 - Cancelled and to be re-scheduled for eary 2024
As a precautionary measure due to multiple weather system warnings issued by Environment Canada (rainfall, wind and storm surge), the following meeting scheduled for Monday 18 December 2023 is cancelled:
PLANAPP 2023-01496 - Application by KWR Approvals on behalf of the property owner (Harbour Garden Village Inc.) for a development agreement to allow the subdivision of a new lot that will contain a 48-unit shared housing with special care facility (The Birches Nursing Home) on PID 40192528 in Musquodoboit Harbour, which this site is designated a Provincial Special Planning Area.
Eastern Shore Community Centre (Community Room), 67 Park Road, Musquodoboit Harbour at 7:00pm.
Contact: Claire Tusz, Planner II, 902-430-0645 or tuszc@halifax.ca.
Staff are in the process of re-scheduling the meeting for early 2024.
- November 2023 Public Information Meetings / Public Open Houses
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Public Information Meeting
A Public Information Meeting will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023 beggin at 7:00 p.m. at the Sackville Heights Community Centre (Gym), 45 Connolly Road, Middle Sackville (map).
Case 2023-00812 - Zzap Consulting Inc. is applying to enter into a Development Agreement to allow a 3-storey commercial building and a 6-storeyresidential building at 1491 Sackville Drive, Middle Sackville.
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Drop-In Open House
A Drop-In Open House will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Chocolate Lake Recreation Centre (Multipurpose Room), 1014 Purcells Cove Road, Halifax (map).
Case 2023-00851 - Application by Zzap Consulting Inc., on behalf of Hazelview Investments, requesting an amendment to the Halifax Mainland Municipal Planning Strategy to construct two multi-unit residential buildings at 41 Cowie Hill Road.
Notice of Public Hearings
A copy of the staff reports may be obtained by contacting the Office of the Municipal Clerk at 902-490-4210. Alternatively, the staff report is typically available online after first reading at Council.
- May 2024 Hearings
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Case 24619 - Application by RHAD Architects on behalf of a property owner, requesting to enter into a heritage development agreement on lands at 53 Queen Street (PID 00108043) to permit a 142 unit, 90-metre mixed-use addition to the registered heritage property.
The Heritage Development Agreement was recommended by Heritage Advisory Committee at their meeting held on February 27, 2024. The First Reading at Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council was held on April 4, 2024.
A Public Hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council Meeting Space (Main Floor Alderney Landing, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth) at 6pm. To submit correspondence, please email clerks@halifax.ca. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on April 5, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 2023-01030 - Application by Steven Addison for a development agreement to allow an addition to the existing commercial building at 667 Highway 7 in Westphal (Gateway Meat Market).
The public hearing will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at HEMDCC Meeting Space, Main Floor Alderney Landing, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on March 8, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- April 2024 Hearings
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Case 2023-00474 - Bryanna Cluett is applying for Dartmouth plan and land use by-law amendments to allow a single unit dwelling at R-I zoned lands in Dartmouth.
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on March 26, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 2023-00377 - Application by Stephen Adams Consulting Services Inc., on behalf of the property owner, to enter into a development agreement to permit a mixed-use multi-unit building on lands located at 541 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth (PID 00227496).
The public hearing will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at HEMDCC Meeting Space, Main Floor Alderney Landing, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on March 8, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 2023-00728 - Application by WSP, on behalf of Metlink Investments Limited, to enter into a development agreement to build a new commercial building (grocery store) on lands located at 8990 Highway 7, Head of Jeddore (PID 00609149).
The public hearing will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at HEMDCC Meeting Space, Main Floor Alderney Landing, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on March 11, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- March 2024 Hearings
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PLANAPP 2023-00912 - Application by Chris O’Connell for a development agreement to permit an addition to the existing recycling facility at 15 Sackville Cross Road in Lower Sackville.
The virtual public hearing will be held North West Community Council on Monday, March 18, 2024. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on February 29, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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PLANAPP 2023-01145 - Application by Greg Johnston to amend the existing development agreement for 644 Bedford Highway, Halifax to convert 6 interior parking spaces into two residential units. This would increase the total number of residential units from 52 as currently permitted by the existing development agreement to 54.
The virtual public hearing will be held North West Community Council on Monday, March 18, 2024. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on February 28, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 2023-00453 - Application by W.M. Fares Architects is applying for a development agreement at 42 Canal Street, Dartmouth.
A public hearing will be held by Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council on March 7, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council Meeting Space at Alderney Gate, 60 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on February 2, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 2023-00335 - Application by George and Rodney Habib applied for substantive amendments to an existing development agreement at 95 Montebello Drive, Dartmouth to allow for additional local commercial uses within the existing commercial building.
A public hearing will be held by Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council on March 7, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council Meeting Space at Alderney Gate, 60 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on February 2, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- February 2024 Hearings
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Case 2023-01049 - The Municipality proposes to introduce minor amendments to the Interim Density Bonusing land use regulations outside of the Regional Centre, originally approved under Case 24063. This will require amendments to 11 Land Use By-laws (LUBs).
A joint public hearing will be held by Halifax and West, Harbour East – Marine Drive, and North West Community Councils on February 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argryle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on January 31, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 2023-00417 - Application by Upland Urban Planning + Design for a Development Agreement to allow 20 single detached homes on a new street at the end of Reginald Court (PID 40074437), Herring Cove.
A public hearing will be held by Halifax and West Community Council on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on January 19, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 2023-00534 - Application by Irving Oil Limited to relocate an existing gas station and convenience store use at 6590 Bayers Road, Halifax due to the HRM road widening project for Bayers Road.
The public hearing will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argryle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report.
This notice was posted to this site on January 17, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- January 2024 Hearings
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Case 2023-00462: Regional Centre Annual Plan Review 2023 to amend various sections of the Regional Centre Land Use By-law.
The public hearing will be held by Regional Centre Community Council on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the HEMDCC Meeting Space – 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS.
View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on January 2, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 20218 – Application by Dexel Developments Limited to amend the Regional Centre Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and to enter into a development agreement for lands located at Robie Street, Spring Garden Road, and Carlton Street, Halifax.
A Joint Public Hearing will be held by Halifax Regional Council and Halifax and West Community Council on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 3rd Floor, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS.
At the Joint Public Hearing, Halifax Regional Council will consider proposed amendments to the Regional Centre Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy to broaden the scope of enabling policies IM-43, IM-44, and IM-46 and Halifax and West Community Council will consider a proposed development agreement for a 30-storey mixed-use residential and commercial building on the southeast corner of the Robie Street and Spring Garden Road intersection, while rehabilitating four municipally registered heritage buildings on Carlton Street, Halifax.
View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on December 19, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
_______________________________________Case PLPROJ-2023-01544 – Staff-led project to consider amendments to the Regional Centre Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy, the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy, the Regional Centre Land Use By-law, and the Halifax Mainland Land Use By-law to restrict water lot infilling on the Northwest Arm in Halifax.
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the planning project and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on December 14, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 2023-00651 - Application by Sunrose Land Use Consulting, on behalf of the owner, to rezone the 8.75 acre vacant property located at 2 Marie Avenue, Halifax from R-1, R-2 and H Zones to P (Park & Institutional) Zone to accommodate a Shared Housing with Special Care Use (long-term care facility).
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argryle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on December 14, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 2023-00191 - Application by Brett and Lara Ryan to enter into a development agreement for a property located on Bellarosa Way, Halifax to allow a residential use on a property that does not abut a public street.
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on December 6, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
Notice of Approvals
A copy of the staff reports may be obtained by contacting the Office of the Municipal Clerk at 902-490-4210. Alternatively, the staff report is typically available online after first reading at Council.
- April 2024 Approvals
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April 5, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council did, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, approve the following application:
PLANAPP 2023-00728 - Application by WSP, on behalf of the property owner, to enter into a development agreement to allow a commercial building (grocery store) that exceeds 5000 square feet in floor area.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, April 5, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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April 5, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council did, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, approve the following application:
PLANAPP 2023-00377 - Stephen Adams Consulting Services Inc., on behalf of the property owner, is requesting to enter into a development agreement to permit a mixed-use multi-unit building on lands located at 541 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth (PID 00227496).
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, April 5, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- March 2024 Approvals
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MARCH 19, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT North West Community Council did, on Monday, March 18, 2024, approve the following application:
PLANAPP 2023-00912 - Application by Chris O’Connell for a development agreement to permit an addition to the existing recycling facility at 15 Sackville Cross Road in Lower Sackville.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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MARCH 19, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT North West Community Council did, on Monday, March 18, 2024, approve the following application:
PLANAPP 2023-01145 - Application by Paul Skerry Architects Limited to amend the existing development agreement for 644 Bedford Highway, Halifax to convert 6 interior parking spaces into two residential units. This would increase the total number of residential units from 52 as currently permitted by the existing development agreement to 54.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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MARCH 13, 2024
SPECIAL PLANNING AREA
NOTICE OF APPROVAL - EXECUTIVE PANEL ON HOUSING IN THE HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
TAKE NOTICE THAT The Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality did, on February 15, 2024 recommend approval the following application:
PLANAPP 2023-00161 - Application by Universal Realty Group to obtain a Development Agreement which would allow a 155-unit multiple unit residential building a portion of Bedford West Sub Area 10, off Kearney Lake Road (PID 00289181).
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per Bill No. 63 - Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality Act and the required notice placed in the newspaper circulating in the Municipality on March 13, 2024. The development agreement is in effect once it is filed at the Nova Scotia Registry of Deeds.
This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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MARCH 11, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, approve the following:
Case 20218 –Application by Dexel Developments Ltd to enter into a development agreement for a 30-storey mixed use residential and commercial building situated at Spring Garden Rd, Robie and Carlton Streets.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Monday, March 11, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.---------------------------------------------------
MARCH 8, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council did, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, approve the following application:
PLANAPP 2023-00453 - Application by W.M. Fares Architects, on behalf of the property owner, to enter into a development agreement at 42 Canal Street, Dartmouth to allow two mixed use buildings.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, March 8, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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MARCH 8, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council did, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, approve the following application:
PLANAPP 2023-00335 - Application by George and Rodney Habib for substantive amendments to an existing development agreement at 95 Montebello Drive, Dartmouth to allow for additional local commercial uses within the existing commercial building.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, March 8, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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MARCH 7, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax Regional Council did, on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, approve the following:
Case 20218 –Application by Dexel Developments Ltd to
Amend Policies IM-43, IM-44, and IM-46 of the Regional Centre Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy.The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- February 2024 Approvals
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FEBRUARY 28, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, approve the following application:
PLANAPP 2023-00417 - Application by Upland Urban Planning + Design for a Development Agreement to allow 20 single detached homes on a new street at the end of Reginald Court (PID 40074437), Herring Cove.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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FEBRUARY 21, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on February 20,2024, approve the following application:
THAT the Halifax and West Community Council adopt the amendments to the Land Use By-laws within its jurisdiction, as set out in revised Attachment C of the staff report dated October 23, 2023.
Case 2023-01049- Interim Incentive or Bonus Zoning Outside the Regional Centre Housekeeping Amendments
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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FEBRUARY 21, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT North West Community Council did, on February 20,2024, approve the following application:
THAT the North West Community Council adopt the amendments to the Land Use By-laws within its jurisdiction, as set out in revised Attachment B of the staff report dated October 23, 2023.
Case 2023-01049- Interim Incentive or Bonus Zoning Outside the Regional Centre Housekeeping Amendments.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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FEBRUARY 21, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council did, on February 20,2024, approve the following application:
THAT the Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council adopt the amendments to the Land Use By-laws within its jurisdiction, as set out in revised Attachment A of the staff report dated October 23, 2023.
Case 2023-01049 - Interim Incentive or Bonus Zoning Outside the Regional Centre Housekeeping Amendments.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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FEBRUARY 13, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on Monday, February 12, 2024, approve the following application:
Case 2023-00534 - Application by Irving Oil Limited to enter into a development agreement to allow reconstruction of a convenience store and gas bar in a reconfigured format at 6590 Bayers Road, Halifax.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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February 12, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax Regional Council did, on January 9, 2024, approve the following application:
Case PLPROJ-2023-01544 - Staff-led project to consider amendments to the Regional Centre Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy, the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy, the Regional Centre Land Use By-law, and the Halifax Mainland Land Use By-law to restrict water lot infilling on the Northwest Arm in Halifax.
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Monday, February 12, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- January 2024 Approvals
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January 26, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT Regional Centre Community Council did, on Wednesday January 24, 2024, approve to amend the Regional Centre Land Use By-law.
Case 2023-00462 - Application for the Regional Centre Annual Plan Review 2023 to amend various sections of the Regional Centre Land Use By-law.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.\
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, January 26, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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January 17, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, approve the following application:
Case 2023-00651 - Application by Sunrose Land Use Consulting, on behalf of the owner, to rezone the 8.75 acre vacant property located at 2 Marie Avenue, Halifax from R-1, R-2 and H Zones to P (Park & Institutional) Zone to accommodate a Shared Housing with Special Care Use (long-term care facility).
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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January 17, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, approve the following application:
Case 2023-00191 - Application by Brett and Lara Ryan to enter into a development agreement on Bellarosa Way (PID 00269373), Halifax to allow a residential use on a property that does not abut a public street.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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January 4, 2024
TAKE NOTICE THAT a Development Officer of Halifax Regional Municipality did, on January 3, 2024, approve the following application:
Case 24300 - Application by Fowler Bauld & Mitchell Ltd., on behalf of the property owner, to amend the existing development agreement at 2032-2050 Robie Street, Halifax to allow for change to the landscape requirements.
In accordance with the HRM Charter there is no ability for appeal of this approval by the Development Officers to the UARB.
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DECEMBER 20, 2023
SPECIAL PLANNING AREA
NOTICE OF APPROVAL - EXECUTIVE PANEL ON HOUSING IN THE HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
TAKE NOTICE THAT The Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality did, on November 2, 2023 recommend approval the following application:
Case 2023-00370 - Application by Clayton Developments Limited to amend the Halifax Mainland Municipal Planning Strategy and to obtain a Development Agreement which would allow a residential development that houses approximately 1,445 people in portions of Bedford West Sub-Area 10 (PIDs 00289223 & 00289207).
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per Bill No. 63 - Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality Act and the required notice placed in the newspaper circulating in the Municipality on December 19, 2023. The development agreement is in effect once it is filed at the Nova Scotia Registry of Deeds.
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December 19, 2023
NOTICE OF APPROVAL
EXECUTIVE PANEL ON HOUSING
IN THE HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITYTAKE NOTICE THAT The Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality did, on November 2, 2023, recommend approval the following:
A number of proposals were submitted to develop lands within Bedford West Sub-Areas 1 and 12, which include:1) Application by Clayton Developments for a mixed-use subdivision with new parks and public streets, consisting of 1,800 – 2,000 residential units of different types, and approximately 15,000 sq.m. of commercial and institutional uses.
2) Application by ZZap Consultants to enable a religious institutional use with accessory community facilities (meeting space, kitchen, and offices within the main building.
3) Other submissions: 11 submissions for single-lot developments on properties along Larry Uteck Boulevard. and Hammonds Plains Road. The proposals are for mix use buildings, consisting of residential, commercial, and institutional uses, that vary in height between high-rise and mid-rise buildings.
On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, the amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy for Bedford, and the Bedford Land Use By-law were reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. On Monday, November 27, 2023, the Minister also reviewed and approved two development agreements, one between MICCO Bedford Holdings Limited and the Halifax Regional Municipality, and another between West Bedford Holdings Limited and the Halifax Regional Municipality to enable residential development to proceed within Bedford West Sub-Areas 1 and 12. The approval of all planning documents and development agreements is as per Bill No. 63 - Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality Act - and the required notice was placed in the newspaper circulating in the Municipality on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. The two development agreements are in effect once it is filed at the Nova Scotia Registry of Deeds.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT HALIFAX AND WEST COMMUNITY COUNCIL did, on December 5, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 2023-00334 - Application by Stephen Adams Consulting Inc. to enter into a development agreement to allow for the expansion of an existing non-conforming use (sign shop) at 749 Herring Cove Road, Halifax.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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December 6, 2023
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 2023-00465 - Application by KWR Approvals Inc. to rezone lands at 4 Cherry Lane, Spryfield from R-2P (General Residential) Zone to R-3 (General Residential and Low-Rise Apartment) Zone.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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November 22, 2023
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 2023-00545 - Application by Stella Nikolaou to enter into a development agreement at PID 00519124 located on Boulderwood Road, Halifax to allow the construction of a single-family dwelling.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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November 21, 2023
TAKE NOTICE THAT North West Community Council did, on Monday, November 20, 2023, approve the following application:Case 23904 - Application for a substantive amendment and partial discharge of to the Timber Trails Mobile Home Park Development Agreement, at 1036 Lucasville Rd, Lucasville.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on November 21, 2023, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT a Development Officer of Halifax Regional Municipality did, on November 8 2023, approve the following application:
PLANAPP-2023-1450: OT Developments Ltd. is applying for a non-substantive amendment to an existing development agreement at Kousa Lane, Cole Harbour (PIDs 40414633 & 00389552).
This notice was posted to this site on November 10, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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November 1, 2023
TAKE NOTICE THAT HARBOUR EAST-MARINE DRIVE COMMUNITY COUNCIL did, on 30 OCTOBER 2023, approve the following application:
PLANAPP-2023-00306: Application by Stephen Adams Consulting Inc. to amend an existing development agreement to allow an automotive repair and snow removal equipment repair, installation, and sales use at 14 Lake Major Road, Westphal.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on November 1, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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OCTOBER 20, 2023
TAKE NOTICE THAT North West Community Council did, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 approve the following:
Case 21946-A – WSP Canada Inc., on behalf of the property owners, has applied to enter into a new development agreement for a multi-unit dwelling at 33 Southgate Drive, Bedford (PID 411119496).
Case 21946-B – WSP Canada Inc., on behalf of the property owners, has applied to enter into a new development agreement for one commercial building and five single unit dwellings at PIDs 00360560, 00430025, 00430025, 00430017, 00429977 and 00430058, Bedford.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, October 20, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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OCTOBER 20, 2023
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax Regional Council did, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 approve the following:
Case 21946 – WSP Canada Inc., on behalf of the property owners, has applied to amend the Bedford Municipal Planning Strategy.
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, October 20, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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OCTOBER 13, 2023
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax Regional Council did, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 approve the following:
Case 2023-002 – HRM-Initiated application respecting public participation for planning documents, certain planning applications, and engagement with abutting municipalities, amendments to Administrative Order 48 respecting the Creation of Community Councils, and amendments to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy and Community Municipal Planning Strategies and Land Use By-laws.
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, October 13, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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OCTOBER 11, 2023
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 2023-01043 - Application by BMP Developments, on behalf of Halifax County Condominium Corporation No. 412, to amend an existing development agreement at 1021 Beaufort Avenue, Halifax to extend the date of completion of development by two (2) years.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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OCTOBER 10, 2023
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax Regional Council did, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 approve the following:
Case 24528 – HRM-Initiated application to perform housekeeping amendments to the Beaver Bank, Hammonds Plains and Upper Sackville Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use By-law (LUB) related to existing Senior Citizens Housing use.
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on October 10, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
TAKE NOTICE THAT a Development Officer of Halifax Regional Municipality did, on Thursday, September 28, 2023, approve the Amending Development Agreement to allow for a multiple unit dwelling use on lands at Amalfi Way, Timberlea.
Case 2023-00337: Application by Kris Martin to amend a previously approved Development Agreement to allow a range of similar industrial uses at 21 Oceanview School Road, Eastern Passage.
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, September 29, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax Regional Council did, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 approve the following:
Case 24528 – HRM-Initiated application to perform housekeeping amendments to the Community Municipal Planning Strategies (MPSs) and Land Use By-laws (LUBs) related to shared housing and tiny homes.
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Thursday, September 28, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 24532 - Application by Sunrose Land Use Consulting, on behalf of the property owner, requesting substantive amendments to an existing development agreement to allow residential units and commercial uses on the ground floor at 56 Walter Havill Drive, Halifax.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT a Development Officer of Halifax Regional Municipality did, on Thursday, September 7, 2023, approve the Amending Development Agreement to allow for a multiple unit dwelling use on lands at Amalfi Way, Timberlea.
Case 2023-00338: ZZap Consulting Inc., on behalf of Canadian International Capital Incorporated, is applying to amend the existing development agreement to allow for the construction of a new multi-unit building containing 76 dwelling units.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Monday, September 11, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT REGIONAL COUNCIL did, on Tuesday, July, 11, 2023 approve amendments to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy and Community Municipal Planning Strategies and Land Use By-laws for the following application:
Case 24509 – Regional Council of Halifax Regional Municipality for the approval of amendments to Municipal Planning Strategy, and Land Use By-law for Timberlea/Lakeside/Beechville.
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter
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TAKE NOTICE THAT REGIONAL COUNCIL did, on Tuesday, February, 21, 2023 approve amendments to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy and Community Municipal Planning Strategies and Land Use By-laws for the following application:
Case 24526 – Short term rentals (STRs) are temporary overnight accommodations rented out by property owners or tenants, typically for a few nights or weeks. Over the past few years, the prevalence of STRs have grown through the popularity of online platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway. The growth of STRs In HRM has generally proceeded unmanaged, which has raised concerns about impacts on residential neighborhoods and long-term rentals.
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, September 1, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter
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TAKE NOTICE THAT a Development Officer of Halifax Regional Municipality did, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, approve the Amending Development Agreement to allow for a commercial use on lands at Marketway Lane, Timberlea.
Case 2023-00371: ZZap Architecture and Planning is requesting non-substantive amendments to the existing development agreement for Brunello Estates to allow for a commercial use on lands at Marketway Lane, Timberlea to enable the new Mayflower Curling Club.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Thursday, August 31, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council did, on Thursday, August 3, 2023, give provisional approval of the proposed development agreement for property at 1818 Shore Road, Eastern Passage, as noted below and contained in Attachment B of the staff report dated June 1, 2023. The development agreement was considered approved when the rezoning of the property to CDD - Comprehensive Development District Zone (amendment to Schedule A of the Land Use By-law) became effective.
Case 23724: Happy Cities has requested to rezone 1818 Shore Road to CDD (Comprehensive Development District) Zone and enter into a development agreement to allow for the development of 94 residential units with local commercial uses.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal the decision of Council to approve the development agreement to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT that Regional Council did, on July 11, 2023, approve the amendments to Shubenacadie Lakes Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use By-law (LUB) .
Case 24242 - Application by Sunrose Land Use Consulting, on behalf of Ledwidge Lumber Company Limited, to amend the Planning Districts 14 and 17 (Shubenacadie Lakes) Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use By-law (LUB) to rezone portions of the Ledwidge Lumber property at 195 Old Post Road, Enfield from the Suburban Residential (R-1B) zone to the Rural Residential (R-6) zone.
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, August 11, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter
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TAKE NOTICE THAT as per Section 245 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, Halifax and West Community Council did, on August 9, 2023, approve the Amending Development Agreement to permit the exterior restaurant use on a registered heritage property.
Case 2023-00034 - Application by Patrick Kane and Myles Baldwin for a substantive amendment to a development agreement at 2720 Gottingen Street, Halifax, to allow for exterior restaurant uses on a patio in the rear yard of the Narrows Public House.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, August 11, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council did, on Thursday, August 3, 2023, approve the proposed rezoning (amendment to the Land Use By-law) of property at 1818 Shore Road, Eastern Passage from R-1 and R-2 zones to CDD (Comprehensive Development District) zone, as noted below and contained in Attachment A of the staff report dated June 1, 2023.
Case 23724: Happy Cities has requested to rezone 1818 Shore Road to CDD (Comprehensive Development District) Zone and enter into a development agreement to allow for the development of 94 residential units with local commercial uses.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, August 4, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council did, on Thursday, August 3, 2023, approve the Development Agreement to allow a 3-storey multi-unit building containing 18 residential units at 1 Circassion Drive, Cole Harbour.
Case 2023-00339: Application by ZZap Consulting Inc. for a development agreement to allow a 3-storey multi-unit building containing 18 residential units at 1 Circassion Drive, Cole Harbour.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, August 4, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT The Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality did, on June 29, 2023 recommend approval the following application:
Case 2023-00799 - Application by Clayton Developments Limited for Land Use By-law amendment and Development Agreement to allow early tree removal and earthworks for Sub Area 1 of the Bedford West Sub Area 1 and 12 Special Planning Area (PIDs 00416909, 00645309, 00645317, 00645325, 00645341, 00645358, 00645366, 00645374, 40301368).
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per Bill No. 63 - Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality Act. On Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister, John Lohr, approved amendments to the Bedford Land Use By-law, and on July 11, 2023 the Minister approved a development agreement between Clayton Developments Ltd. and the Municipality to allow early tree removal and earthworks for Sub Area 1 of the Bedford West Sub Area 1 and 12 Special Planning Area.
The required notice was placed in the newspaper circulating in the Municipality on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The development agreement is in effect once it is filed at the Land Registry Office in Halifax.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council did, on Thursday, July 6, 2023, approve the proposed development agreement for 1268 Cole Harbour Road, as noted below and contained in Attachment A of the supplementary staff report dated May 18, 2023.
Case 22622 - Application by ZZap Consulting Inc, on behalf of A.J. Giles Investments Ltd., for a development agreement to allow for a 30-unit apartment building and a 16-unit townhouse-style residential building at 1268 Cole Harbour Road, Cole Harbour (PID 00406702 & 41217431).
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Friday, July 7, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT a Development Officer of Halifax Regional Municipality did, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, approve the Amending Development Agreement to alter lot boundaries at King's Wharf.
Case 2023-00398 - Zzap Consulting Inc. has applied for non-substantive amendments to The King’s Wharf Development Agreement (Stage I) to alter lot boundaries at King's Wharf.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT North West Community Council did, on Monday, June 26, 2023 approve the following application:
Case 23247 - Application by North West Community Council to amend the Land Use By-law for Sackville Drive regarding the measurement of building heights and the location of buildings on sites.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT
The Development Officer for the Halifax Regional Municipality approved a Site Plan Approval-2023-00706 (Non-Substantive) for 1221 Barrington Street, Halifax on May 30th, 2023.
The application is to make exterior changes to windows and balconies as previously approved under "Case 24388: Substantive Site Plan Approval for 5185-89 South Street, Halifax". See changes below:
North Elevation:
- Changes to window proportions and juliet style balconies
- Change in window amounts and proportionsSouth Elevation:
- Changes to window proportions and juliet style balconies
- Change in window amounts and proportions
- Adjustment to scale and proportions of Atrium entrance
- Added commercial entrances balconies removedWest Elevation:
- Changes to window proportions and juliet style balconies
- Change in window amounts and proportions
- Adjustment to scale and proportions of Atrium entranceEast Elevation:
- Mechanical screen addedThis notice is for information only. Please contact the below with any questions.
Contact: Chris Rennehan, Planner II, Telephone: 902.719.9346
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax Regional Council did, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 approve the following applications:
Case 23245 – Application by Upland Planning and Design Studio, on behalf of United Gulf Developments, to redesignate and rezone the subject properties located on the corner of Main Avenue and Titus Street, from the R-2P (General Residential) Zone and R-2AM (General Residential Conversion) Zone under the Halifax MPS and Halifax Mainland LUB to the Commercial Designation and the C-2C (Dutch Village Road Mixed Use) Zone. The proposed maximum height is 20 metres.
Case 22816 – Application by WM Fares Group to redesignate and rezone the subject properties located on Westerwald Street from the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Designation and the R-2P (General Residential) Zone, and R-2AM (General Residential Conversion) Zone under the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Halifax Mainland Land Use By-law (LUB) to the Commercial Designation and the C-2C (Dutch Village Road Mixed Use) Zone. The proposed max. height is 20-25 metres.
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on May 19, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 24111 - Application by 360 CAD Services to enter into a Development Agreement that would allow a single residential unit and a cafe at 6319 Chebucto Road, Halifax.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on Monday, April 24, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 24347 - Application by ZZap Consulting Inc. requesting to enter into a development agreement to allow an expansion and renovation to an existing non-conforming multi-unit residential building located at 8 Birches Drive, Halifax.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council did, on Thursday, April 20, 2023 approve the following application:
Case 24573 - Application by ROMS KAIG Spryfield Ltd to develop a multi-unit residential building with 12 units through the Development Agreement process at 519 Cow Bay Road, Eastern Passage.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on April 21, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax Regional Council did, on March 21th, 2023, adopt amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Community Land Use By-law.Case 24063 - Amendments to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy to establish an Interim Density Bonusing Program for land outside of the Regional Centre.
The planning documents have been reviewed by the Provincial Department of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations as per Section 223 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter. In accordance with Section 223 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, these amendments become effective as of the date of this notice.
This notice was posted to this site on April 19, 2023, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT
The Development Officer for the Halifax Regional Municipality approved a Site Plan Approval-2023-00076 (Non-Substantive) for 1573 Barrington St, Halifax on May 2nd, 2023.
The application is to renovate the interior and exterior of 1573 Barrington St with a small rooftop addition.
This notice is for information only. Please contact the below with any questions.
Contact: Craig Wournell, Planner 1, telephone: 902.221.0113
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TAKE NOTICE THAT HARBOUR EAST MARINCE DRIVE COMMUNITY COUNCIL did, on MARCH 27, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 23805, an application for a Rezoning and Development Agreement to allow a multi-unit residential building with a small commercial space fronting Portland Street at PID 00242016 Portland Street and 16 Carver Street, Dartmouth
The 14 day appeal period on the rezoning approval has expired and there were no appeals filed with the N.S. Utility and Review Board. The rezoning is now in effect. As per Section 240B of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, with the rezoning in effect, the development agreement is now approved.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on April 17, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on Monday, March 27, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 24020 – HRM initiated housekeeping amendments to the Halifax Mainland Land Use By-law to clarify the zoning permissions for properties zoned US (Urban Settlement) in the Kearney Lake area of Halifax. When properties in Bedford West Sub Area 11 were rezoned from R-2 (Two Family Dwelling) to US (Urban Settlement) in 2006, it was intended that certain R-2 permissions would be preserved through the rezoning. Proposed amendments will clarify the intent to permit R-2 uses on existing lots that are zoned US, have existing public street frontage, are included in the lands identified in proposed schedule ZM-35, and satisfy all other by-law requirements.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on March 29, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT North West Community Council did, on Monday, March 27, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 22097 – Application by Beth Lloyd and Dennis Hiltz for a development agreement to allow an equestrian facility at 96 Pockwock Rd in Hammonds Plains.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on March 28, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
_________________________________________________________________TAKE NOTICE THAT North West Community Council did, on Monday, March 27, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 23405 – Changes to amend the Land Use By-law for Sackville To allow accessory buildings to have a maximum footprint size of 93 square metres (1000 square feet) on lots 3716 square metres (40,000 square feet) or greater, provided all other requirements of the Sackville Land Use By-Law are met.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on March 28, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council did, on Monday, March 27, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 23862 - WM Fares, on behalf of the property owner, is requesting enter into a new development agreement to allow a six-story, multi-unit residential building on lands at 1200 and 1216 Cole Harbour Road, Cole Harbour.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on March 28, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council did, on Monday, March 27, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 23805 - Application by Fathom Studio for a Rezoning and Development Agreement to allow a multi-unit residential building with a small commercial space fronting Portland Street at PID 00242016 Portland Street and 16 Carver Street, Dartmouth.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on March 28, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
____________________________________________________________________TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council did, on Monday, March 27, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 23052 - Changes to a previously approved Development Agreement for residential development on Loonview Lane, Westphal, and to extend the amount of time allowed to complete the development.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on March 28, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
____________________________________________________________________TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on March 27, 2023 approve the following application:
Case 23684 - WSP Canada Inc., on behalf of property owner Clayton Park Holdings Inc., is applying to discharge an existing development agreement for 278 Lacewood Drive (PID 00345033), Halifax and enter into a new development agreement to allow the existing shopping centre and a new commercial building.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter. This notice was posted to this site on March 28, 2023 was added to website.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT North West Community Council did, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 24205 - Application by ZZap Architecture and Planning to permit a Conservation Design Development on a 15-hectare parcel (PID 41180779) off Hemlock Drive, Upper Tantallon.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on March 9, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT North West Community Council did, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 23720 - Application by ZZap Consulting Inc., on behalf of Hartie Investments Inc., has a applied for a development agreement for senior citizens housing at 9 Crestfield Dr. in Hammonds Plains.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on March 9, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on February 28, 2023 approve the following application:
CASE 24482- Amend the Land Use By-law for Planning District 5 (Chebucto Peninsula), to reduce the parking requirements for Community centres and halls, and recreation uses.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on March 1, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 24123 - ZZap Consulting Inc. is applying for substantive amendments to an existing development agreement to allow a C-3 use in a C-2 zone.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on March 1, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- February 2023 Approvals
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TAKE NOTICE THAT North West Community Council did, on February 27, 2023, approve the following application:
Case 24193 – Application by DesignPoint Engineering & Surveying Ltd. to enter into a development agreement to allow a change in commercial use at 57 Sanctuary Court.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on February 28, 2023, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax Regional Council did, on January 24, 2023, adopt amendments to the Beaver Bank, Hammonds Plains, and Upper Sackville Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law.Case 24045 - Application by Clayton Developments Limited to make changes to the Beaver Bank, Hammonds Plains, and Upper Sackville Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law to enable development on smaller lots in a residential subdivision off Daisy Drive in Beaver Bank, referred to as Carriagewood Estates.
The planning documents have been reviewed by the Provincial Department of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations as per Section 223 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter. In accordance with Section 223 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, these amendments become effective as of the date of this notice.
This notice was posted to this site on February 22, 2023, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
____________________________________________________________________TAKE NOTICE THAT REGIONAL COUNCIL did, on January 10, 2023 adopt amendments to the Planning District 15-18-19 (Beaver Bank, Hammonds Plains, and Upper Sackville) Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law.
Case 23617 – Request by Regional Council to adopt amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for Beaver Bank, Hammonds Plains, and Upper Sackville to make changes to the land use policies and regulations for the Upper Hammonds Plains Land Use Designation and GU -1 (General Use) Zone.
The planning documents have been reviewed by the Provincial Department of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations as per Section 223 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter. In accordance with Section 223 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, these amendments become effective as of the date of this notice.
This notice was posted to this site on February 3, 2023, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT REGIONAL COUNCIL did, on January 10, 2023 adopt amendments to the Planning District 4 (Prospect) Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law.
Case 24239 - Application by Sunrose Land Use Consulting to amend the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use By-law (LUB) for Planning District 4 (Prospect) to apply the RRE-1 (Rural Residential E-1) Zone to PID 40064875, the former Bayside Youth Camp, Bayside.
The planning documents have been reviewed by the Provincial Department of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations as per Section 223 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter. In accordance with Section 223 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, these amendments become effective as of the date of this notice.
This notice was posted to this site on February 3, 2023, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East Marine Drive Community Council did, on 2 February 2023 approve the following application:
Case 24230 - Michael Napier Architecture Inc., on behalf of the property owner, has asked to make changes to an existing development agreement for a mixed-use development.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter. This notice was posted to this site on Friday, February 3, 2023.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East Marine Drive Community Council did, on 2 February 2023 approve the following application:
Case 22734 - Application by WSP, on behalf of the property owner Canada Lands Company Limited, requesting to enter into a development agreement to allow for a new residential community on the former Shannon Park lands, located off Princess Margaret Boulevard, Iroquois Drive, and Nootka Ave in Dartmouth (PID's 41402942, 41404104, 41402934, and 41394016).
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter. This notice was posted to this site on Friday, February 3, 2023.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East Marine Drive Community Council did, on 2 February 2023 approve the following application:
Case 23032 - Application by EDM Planning Services Ltd. requesting to rezone lands at 538 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth from the C-2 (General Business) zone to the I-2 (General Industrial) zone to enable a concrete ready-mix facility on lands at 538 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth.
This is to advise you that the rezoning is now in effect, effective February 3, 2023.
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- January 2023 Approvals
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TAKE NOTICE THAT as per Section 245 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, a Development Officer of Halifax Regional Municipality did, on January 3, 2023, approve the Amending Development Agreement to permit the subdivision of the lands on a registered heritage property.
Case 24391 - Application by ZZap Consulting Inc. for a non-substantive amendment to an existing development agreement at 1029 Tower Road, Halifax to allow a subdivision of the property.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on January 4, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council did, on Thursday, January 12, 2023 approve the following application:Case 23928 - Application by ROMS KAIG Spryfield Ltd for a Development Agreement on the lands at 386 Cow Bay Rd, Eastern Passage, to allow a 2-storey residential building containing 12 units.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen (14) days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on January 13, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council did, on Thursday, January 12, 2023 approve the following application:
Case 22875 – Application by WM Fares Architects, on behalf of the property owner, to construct a mixed-use multi-unit building at 11 Canal Street, Dartmouth.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen (14) days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on January 13, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT a Development Officer of Halifax Regional Municipality did, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, approve the Amending Development Agreement to extend the deadline for time required for commencement and completion of development for the Open Space Design Development off Charleswood Drive, Windsor Junction.
Case 24603 - Application by Clayton Developments Limited to amend an existing development agreement (Case 22143) to allow for a five-year time extension to begin construction for the residential development off Charleswood Drive, Windsor Junction (PIDs 40699837, 41470295, 00510560, and 40092009). This residential development is permitted through a development agreement which was approved by North West Community Council on November 9, 2020.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on January 5, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- December 2022 Approvals
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TAKE NOTICE THAT North West Community Council did, on Monday, December 12, 2022, approve the following application:
Case 24361 - Application by Philip Kahil and Christine Dib-Kahil to amend an existing development agreement to modify the requirements for a single-family dwelling at 97 Dartmouth Road, Bedford.Case 22691 - Application by WM Fares for substantive amendments to an existing development agreement at 8 Walker Avenue and 732 Old Sackville Road, Lower Sackville.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on December 13, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Regional Centre Community Council did, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 approve the following application:
Case 24540 – HRM-Initiated application to change the front and flanking yard setbacks on Robie Street to match those in the Robie Street Transportation Reserve, and correct a minor drafting error in the Heritage Design Requirements.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen (14) days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT As per Section 245 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, this application was approved by the Development Officer.
Case 24510 - Application by WM Fares Architects requesting non-substantive amendments to an existing development agreement for lands at 651 Portland Hills Drive, Dartmouth to allow additional time to commence and complete construction.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on December 22, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT as per Section 245 of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, a Development Officer of Halifax Regional Municipality did, on December 21, 2022, approve the Amending Development Agreement to extend the Commencement of Development and Completion of Development time periods required by the Original Agreement by three additional years.
Case 24438 - Application by WM Fares Architects to change a previously approved development agreement applied to 440-526 Washmill Lake Drive, Halifax to allow more time for construction to begin and finish on these lands.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the HRM website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on December 22, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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- November 2022 Approvals
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Regional Council did, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 approve the following:
Case 22257 – Regional Plan Review – Amendments to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy, Regional Subdivision By-law and Community Municipal Planning Strategies and Land Use By-laws to include amendments related to Phase 3 of the Regional Plan Review.
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on November 16, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax and West Community Council did, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 approve the following application:
Case 22483 - Application by Stephen Adams Consulting Services Inc., on behalf of Civtech Engineering and Surveying Ltd., to rezone a portion of the property identified as 801 Old Sambro Road, Harrietsfield (Lot 1516R) from the V1 (Harrietsfield Village Centre) Zone to the C-5 (Industrial Commercial Mix) Zone.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen (14) days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on November 16, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT a Development Officer of Halifax Regional Municipality did, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, approve the following application:
Case 24531 - Application by Omar Gandhi Architect, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity, requesting an amendment to an existing development agreement to allow for additional time for the dates of commencement and completion for the development on lands off Drysdale Road, Halifax (PID 40311896 & 00334102).
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice on the municipal website, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902.424.4448), in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.This notice was posted to this site on November 25, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- October 2022 Approvals
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NOTICE OF APPROVAL
REGIONAL CENTRE COMMUNITY COUNCILTAKE NOTICE THAT REGIONAL CENTRE COMMUNITY COUNCIL DID, on 26 OCTOBER, 2022 approve the following application:
Case 24259 - Regional Centre Land Use By-law Housekeeping Amendments
Halifax Regional Council initiated housekeeping amendments to the Regional Centre Land Use By-law arising out of the Centre Plan approval and administration process.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
This notice was posted to this site on October 28, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.________________________________________________________________________
- Executive Panel on Housing Approvals
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NOTICE OF APPROVAL
EXECUTIVE PANEL ON HOUSING
IN THE HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr did, on Thursday, January 26, 2023, approved amendments to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy, the Municipal Planning Strategy for Dartmouth and Cole Harbour/Westphal, and the Land Use Bylaw for Dartmouth and Cole Harbour/Westphal. On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, the Minister approved the development agreement between the Halifax Regional Municipality and applicable landowners to enable residential development to proceed within the Port Wallace Special Planning Area.The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per Bill No. 63 - Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality Act and the required notice placed in the newspaper circulating in the Municipality on February 3, 2023. The development agreement is in effect once it is filed at the Nova Scotia Registry of Deeds.
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NOTICE OF APPROVAL - EXECUTIVE PANEL ON HOUSING IN THE HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
TAKE NOTICE THAT The Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality did, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 recommend approval the following application:
Southdale Future Growth Nodes - Application by Halifax Regional Council to amend the Regional Centre Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy (RCSMPS), the Regional Centre Land Use By-law (RCLUB), and a concurrent development agreement process to develop a master neighbourhood plan for the Southdale Future Growth Node (FGN).The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per Bill No. 63 - Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality Act and the required notice placed in the newspaper circulating in the Municipality on November 9, 2022. The development agreement is in effect once it is filed at the Nova Scotia Registry of Deeds.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT The Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality did, on Thursday, June 16, 2022 recommend approval the following application:
Case 24284 - Application by Clayton Developments Limited to amend the Regional Plan and apply a Development Agreement to the lands known as Port Wallace (PIDs 00249672, 00268599, 00258228, 40686966) to allow early tree removal and earthworks.
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per Bill No. 63 - Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality Act and the required notice was placed in the newspaper circulating in the Municipality on July 2, 2022. The development agreement is in effect once it is filed at the Nova Scotia Registry of Deeds.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT The Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality did, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 recommend approval the following application:
Case 23224 - Application by Clayton Developments to redevelop the former Penhorn Mall property with a mixed-use community containing a mix of low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise residential buildings in addition to retail uses on the lands at 535-569 Portland Street, Dartmouth.
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per Bill No. 63 - Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality Act and the required notice placed in the newspaper circulating in the Municipality on June 17, 2022. The development agreement is in effect once it is filed at the Nova Scotia Registry of Deeds.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT The Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality did, on May 11, 2022 recommend approval of the following application:
Case 21639 - Middle Sackville Master Plan - Approval of a Development Agreement to allow for the remaining phases of the Indigo Shores subdivision to proceed without the restriction of a 25-lot maximum per year.
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per Bill No. 63 - Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality Act and the required notice placed in the newspaper circulating in the Municipality on July 8, 2022. The development agreement is in effect once it is filed at the Nova Scotia Registry of Deeds.
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- January - September 2022 Approvals
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Case 24497 - Site Plan Approval - Application by Universal Properties requesting site plan approval to allow an 8-storey mixed-use building at 1190 Barrington Street, Halifax.
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HRM APPLICATION 24453 – Site Plan Approval – 1646 BARRINGTON ST, HALIFAX PID # 00003384. Project Proposal: Installation of 2 awning signs and 1 projection sign for "Score Pizza"
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Case 24038: Application by WSP Canada Inc. to amend an existing development agreement @ 1715 Sackville Dr, Middle Sackville (PID 41158858).
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Case 24308: Application by Stephen Adams Consulting Services, on behalf of the property owner (Dino Capital Limited), requesting to rezone the property from the existing Residential Multiple Dwelling Unit (RMU) Zone to the Residential Two Dwelling Unit (RTU) Zone.
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Case 22728 - An application by WSP Canada to enter into a development agreement to allow a multi-unit residential building on a registered heritage property at 5241-5249 South Street and 5240-5246 Harvey Street, Halifax.
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Case 24260 – Amendments to the Regional Centre Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law, and amendments to the Downtown Halifax Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law.
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C-2C Zone – Amendments to the Halifax Mainland Land Use By-law for front yard setbacks in the C-2C (Dutch Village Road Mixed-Use) Zone.
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Case 24241 - Application by East Coast Evergreen Developments Ltd. to rezone 4510 Prospect Road, Bayside from the I-3 (Local Service) Zone to the RRE-1 (Rural Residential E-1) Zone to allow a single-unit dwelling.
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Case H00527 - Application by ZZap Consulting Inc., on behalf of Galaxy Properties Limited, to substantially alter the contributing heritage resource of 5185-89 South Street, Halifax (known as the Elmwood). The applicant is proposing to remove the building's rear wing, construct a modern 9-storey addition, and rehabilitate the original Elmwood structure.
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Case 23016 - Application by ZZap Consulting Inc. to allow residential homes to be built alongside holes 1, 2, 9 and 16 of the Links at Brunello golf course through an amended development agreement.
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Case 21826 - Application by UPLAND Planning + Design requesting substantive amendments to an existing development on lands at 771-819 Bedford Highway and 12-32 Esquire Lane, Bedford to allow additional commercial uses, accessory buildings, and new buildings and parking for a motel use, as well as a reduction to the non-disturbance area and additional building signage.
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Case 24022 - Application by Eric Bannerman et al. to rezone the rear portions of #2155 Cow Bay Road and #2143 Cow Bay Road from P-2 (Community Facility) Zone to RA (Rural Area) Zone to permit the construction of a single unit dwellings on these lands.
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Case 22890 - Application by WM Fares Architects to rezone lands at 48 and 50 Old Sambro Road, Halifax from R-2P to R-3 to allow for a multi-unit residential building.
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Case 22539 - Amending Stage II Development Agreement for Phase 3 of the development to allow for hotel use or multiple-unit residential building with ground-floor commercial on PID 41437567, Halifax.
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Case 23556 - Request by North West Community Council for a staff report that considers amendments to the Sackville Drive Land Use Bylaw to allow access to multi-unit dwellings across LS zoned lots. (Approved by North West Community Council - June 20, 2022)
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Case H00519 - Application by ZZap Consulting Inc., on behalf of Sterling Inn Limited, to substantially alter the contributing heritage resource at 1266 Barrington Street, Halifax (known as the Waverley Inn). The applicant is proposing to remove the building's rear wing, construct a modern 10-storey addition, and rehabilitate the original Waverley Inn structure.
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Case 20795 - Application by Sunrose Land Use Consulting, on behalf of property owners Parkdale Developments Limited, to re-zone and enter into a comprehensive development agreement to develop lands fronting Raines Mill Road and St. Margaret's Bay Road, Beechville, with up to 39 houses and a 39 unit apartment building.
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Case 23824 - Application by Harvey Architecture on behalf of Northwoodcare Bedford Incorporated to amend an existing Development Agreement to allow a pedway bridge to connect the buildings located at 123 and 185 Gary Martin Drive, Bedford.
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Case 23746 & 22896 - Application by Fathom Studio, on behalf of Southwest Properties (Seton Ridge Holdings Ltd.), to amend the existing development agreements for the Seton Ridge neighbourhood to allow for the elimination of a walkway connection currently required between the Seton Ridge development and Bayview Road, Halifax (schedule amendment) in addition to various text amendments to the development agreements.
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Case 23166 - Application by KWR Approvals to amend the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Halifax Land Use By-law (LUB) to redesignate and rezone a portion of 7 McIntosh Street (formerly part of 530 Herring Cove Road), from the Institutional Designation to the High-Density Residential Designation, and from the P (Park and Institutional) Zone to the R-4 (Multiple Dwelling Zone.
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Case 22670 - HRM Initiated amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategies and the Land Use By-laws for Planning Districts 14 & 17 (Shubenacadie Lakes), Cole Harbour/ Westphal and Dartmouth, to allow for industrial and highway commercial uses on the Conrad Brothers Ltd. Quarry Lands, located north of Montague Road and the Highway 107 Interchanges, in Montague Gold Mines and Waverley.
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Case 23812 - Application by TEAL Architects + planners Inc. to adjust the property boundaries within a previously approved development agreement for a 33-unit residential building at 216 and 218 Cobequid Road, Lower Sackville.
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Case 23834 - Application by the property owners requesting to enter into a development agreement on the lands at 5 Bridle Path. Hammonds Plaine to allow for commercial recreation use (The Little Gym of Halifax).
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Case 23746 & 22896 - Application by Fathom Studio, on behalf of Southwest Properties (Seton Ridge Holdings Ltd.), to amend the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy for the Seton Ridge neighbourhood to allow for the elimination of a walkway connection currently required between the Seton Ridge development and Bayview Road, Halifax.
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Case 22732 - Application by Hekmat Jarrarr for a development agreement to enable a seniors housing development comprising of 19 townhouse units at 5 & 7 Kingswood Drive (PIDs 00421958 and 00496653) with driveway access off Kenwood Drive in Hammonds Plains.
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Case 23058 - KVM Consultants Ltd., on behalf of the property owner, is requesting to enter into a development agreement to permit the development of two multi-unit residential buildings on vacant lands located at the foot of Millwood Drive on the south side of Sackville Drive, Middle Sackville (PID 40109308).
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Case 23938 - Downtown Halifax Land Use By-law Amendments to Revise the Definition of Adult Entertainment Uses and Housekeeping Amendments to Map 1.
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Case 23120 - Application by Armco Capital Inc. to reduce the required side yard setback and main building separation distance for semi-detached dwellings in the R-2 (Two-Family Dwelling) Zone of the Halifax Mainland Land Use By-law for lands within the Mainland South Secondary Planning Area.
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Case 23936 - Application by Stephen Adams Consulting Inc., to make non-substantive amendments to an existing development agreement on the lands at 2858-2866 Gottingen Street and 5516-5518 Macara Street, Halifax to allow a time extension to the dates of commencements and completion of development.
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Case 22523 - Application by Breakhouse Architecture for non-substantive amendments to an existing development agreement enabling an 8-storey mixed-use building at the corner of Bilby and Gottingen Streets, Halifax.
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Case 20226 - Land Use By-law amendment to reduce parking requirements for community and recreation centres in the Timberlea, Lakeside, Beechville plan area. Reduced parking standards will apply to a new recreation centre planned for the Beechvllle/ Lakeside community, on the sited of the existing lakeside Community Centre at 1492 St. Margaret's Bay Road.
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Case 20401 - Application by Clayton Development Limited, on behalf of multiple property owners, to amend the Halifax Municipal Planning Strategy, Halifax Mainland Land Use By-law, and the Bedford Municipal Planning Strategy for 33 hectares of land along the east side of the Karney lake road from 42 Gen Land to Exit 2 of Highway 102 Bedford, and Halifax, to enable development that includes residential (Multiple Unit Dwelling), Institutional, and commercial (neighborhood commercial) land uses.
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Case H00520 - Amendment to the Bonus Zoning Provisions for Heritage Buildings within the Downtown Halifax Land Use By-law.
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Case 23856 - Amendments to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy and Planning District 8 & 9 Land Use By-law for PID 40302507 along Highway 207 in West Chezzetcook.
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Case 22218 - Application by EDM Planning Services, on behalf of AIM Elmsdale Inc., to enter into a development agreement to permit the construction of a new building for the purposes of consolidating the existing buildings related to a salvage yard use at 32 Dutch Settlement Road, Lantz.
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Case 20110 - Application by WSP Canada Inc., on behalf of Marque, for a rezoning and development agreement to enable a 374-unit Classic Open Space Design Development subdivision on (154.10 hectares 380.8 acres) of land along Windgate Drive, Beaver Bank between the existing Monarch-Rivendale and Capilano Estates subdivisions.
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Case 23532 - Application by Bluenose Inn & Suites to request more time to begin and complete construction on a previously approved mixed-use development containing 102 residential units at 636 Bedford Highway, Halifax.
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Case 22651 - Application by Zzap Consulting Inc., on behalf of the property owner, to rezone portions of lands fronting on Hines Road, Eastern Passage, from R-1 (Single Unit Dwelling) Zone to l-1 (Light Industry) Zone of Eastern Passage/Cow Bay Land Use By-law.
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Case 23706 - Application by Lindsay Construction for changes to the previously approved development agreement to allow different signage on the recently completed building at 842 Portland Street, Dartmouth.
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ARCHIVED PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES
A copy of the staff reports may be obtained by contacting the Office of the Municipal Clerk at 902-490-4210. Alternatively, the staff report is typically available online after first reading at Council.
2023 Public Hearing Notices
- December 2023 Hearings
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Case 2023-00334 - Application by Stephen Adams Consulting Inc. to enter into a development agreement to allow for an expansion of a non-conforming use at 749 Herring Cove, Halifax.
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on November 22nd, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 2023-00465 - Application by KWR Approvals Inc. to rezone lands at 4 Cherry Lane, Spryfield from R-2P (General Residential) Zone to R-3 (General Residential and Low-Rise Apartment) Zone.
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on November 22, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- November 2023 Hearings
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Case 2023-00545 - Application by Stella and Billy Nikolaou to allow a single unit dwelling on a lot that does not abut a public street off Boulderwood Road (PID 00519124), Halifax.
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on October 31, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 23904 - Application by Brighter Community Planning and Consulting to allow for the entirety of the existing sewage treatment facility at 1036 Lucasville Rd, Lucasville to be included within the boundaries of the existing development agreement for Timber Trails Mobile Home Park.
The public hearing will be held by North West Community Council on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argryle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on October 11, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- October 2023 Hearings
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Case 2023-00306 - Application by Stephen Adams Consulting Inc., on behalf of the property owner MAC 007 Inc., to allow for an automotive repair shop and snow removal equipment sales/installation/repair outlet use at 14 Lake Major Road, Westphal.
The public hearing will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the HEMDCC Meeting Space – Main Floor Alderney Landing, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on October 13, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
__________________________________________Case 2023-01043 - Application by BMP Developments, on behalf of Halifax County Condominium Corporation No. 412, to amend an existing development agreement at 1021 Beaufort Avenue, Halifax to extend the date of completion of development by two (2) years.
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argryle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on September 22, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- September 2023 Hearings
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Case 21946 - A Joint Public Hearing will be held by Halifax Regional Council and North West Community Council on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 3rd Floor, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS.
At the Joint Public Hearing, Halifax Regional Council will consider proposed amendments to the Bedford Municipal Planning Strategy and North West Community Council will consider two proposed development agreement discharges and two new development agreements for 33 Southgate Drive (PID 411119496) and PIDs 00360560, 00430025, 00430017, 00429977 and 00430058, Bedford. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on August 29, 2023, in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24528: Application by Halifax Regional Council to amend the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for Beaver Bank, Hammonds Plains, and Upper Sackville, establishing Senior Citizens Housing use as an existing use on specific lots, within the MU-1 zone.
The public hearing will be held by Regional Council on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 3rd Floor, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on August 24, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24532 - Application by Sunrose Land Use Consulting, on behalf of the property owner, requesting substantive amendments to an existing development agreement to allow residential units and commercial uses on the ground floor at 56 Walter Havill Drive, Halifax.
The public hearing will be held by Halifax and West Community Council on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 3rd Floor, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on August 21, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- August 2023 Hearings
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Case 2023-00034 - Application by Patrick Kane and Myles Baldwin for a substantive amendment to a development agreement at 2720 Gottingen Street, Halifax, to allow for exterior restaurant uses on a patio in the rear yard of the Narrows Public House.
The public hearing has been rescheduled for Case PLANAPP 2023-00034 for Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on July 27, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 2023-00339 (Former Case 24496) - Application by ZZap Consulting Inc. for a development agreement to allow a 3-storey multi-unit building containing 18 residential units at 1 Circassion Drive, Cole Harbour.
The public hearing will be held by Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the HEMDCC Meeting Space at Alderney Gate, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on July 7, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 23724 - Application by Happy City Lab requesting to rezone 1818 Shore Road to CDD (Comprehensive Development District) Zone and enter into a development agreement to allow for the development of 94 residential units with local commercial uses.
The public hearing will be held by Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the HEMDCC Meeting Space at Alderney Gate, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on July 12, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- July 2023 Hearings
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JULY 25, 2023
Case 2023-00034 - Application by Patrick Kane and Myles Baldwin for a substantive amendment to a development agreement at 2720 Gottingen Street, Halifax, to allow for exterior restaurant uses on a patio in the rear yard of the Narrows Public House.
The public hearing has been CANCELLED for Case PLANAPP 2023-00034 that was scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. This will be rescheduled at a later date. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on July 14, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24242 - Application by Sunrose Land Use Consulting, on behalf of Ledwidge Lumber Company Limited, to amend the Planning Districts 14 and 17 (Shubenacadie Lakes) Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use By-law (LUB) to rezone a portion of Ledwidge Lumber property at 195 Old Post Road, Enfield from the Suburban Residential (R-1B) to the Rural Residential (R-6) Zones.
The public hearing will be held by Halifax Regional Council on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on May 24, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24509 - Beechville Community Planning Phase 1 - Amendments to the Timberlea/Lakeside/Beechville Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law.
The public hearing will be held by Halifax Regional Council on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on June 1, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 22622 - Application by ZZap Architecture + Planning, on behalf of the property owner A.J. Giles Investments Limited, for a development agreement for lands at 1268 Cole Harbour Road, Cole Harbour (PID 00406702 & 41217431) to allow for a 30-unit residential building and a 16-unit townhouse-style residential building.
The public hearing will be held by Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Main Floor, Alderney Landing, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on June 19, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- June 2023 Hearings
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Case 23247 - Application by North West Community Council to amend the Land Use By-law for Sackville Drive regarding the measurement of building heights and the location of buildings on sites.
The public hearing will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Acadia Hall, 650 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on June 13, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24509 - Beechville Community Planning Phase 1 - Amendments to the Timberlea/Lakeside/Beechville Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law.
The public hearing will be held by Halifax Regional Council on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on May 11, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Public Participation - An in-person public hearing regarding the proposed amendments to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy, Secondary Municipal Planning Strategies, and Land Use By-laws to support the implementation of the Proposed Public Participation Guidebook and Administrative Order will be held by HRM Regional Council on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m in Regional Council Chambers (City Hall) – 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax.
View the staff report. View Shape Your City project page for more details and information on how to participate.
This notice was posted to this site on May 15th, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- May 2023 Hearings
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Case 24528 - Shared Housing Updated Amendments
A public hearing on this application will be held by Regional Council on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m at the Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax.
View Staff Report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on April 27, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24111 - Application by 360 CAD Services to enter into a Development Agreement that would allow a café and single residential unit at 6319 Chebucto Road, Halifax.
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on April 25, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- April 2023 Hearings
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Case 24573 - Application by ROMS KAIG Spryfield Ltd to develop a multi-unit residential building with 12 units through the Development Agreement process at 519 Cow Bay Road, Eastern Passage.
The public hearing will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council Meeting Space, Main Floor Alderney Landing, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on April 4, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24347 - Application by ZZap Consulting Inc. to enter into a development agreement to allow an expansion and renovation to an existing non-conforming multi-unit residential building located at 8 Birches Drive, Halifax.
The public hearing will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argryle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on March 31, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 23247 - Application by North West Community Council to amend the Land Use By-law for Sackville Drive regarding the measurement of building heights and the location of buildings on sites. The public hearing will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Sackville Heights Community Centre Gym, 45 Connolly Rd, Middle Sackville. View the staff report.
Get more information on the case and how to participate in the public hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on March 30, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 22816 and 23245 - Two separate applications by WM Fares Group and Upland Planning and Design Studio, on behalf of United Gulf Developments, to redesignate and rezone the subject properties located on Westerwald Street, and on the corner of Main Avenue and Titus Street, respectively, from the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Designation and the R-2P (General Residential) Zone, and R-2AM (General Residential Conversion) Zone to enable a mixed-use, mid-rise development. As part of this application, staff propose modifications to the C-2C Zone standards, including maximum building height, rooftop structures, building depth and building setbacks, as directed by Regional Council. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Halifax City Hall (Council Chambers), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax. View the staff report and the supplementary staff report.
This notice was posted to this site on March 14, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- March 2023 Hearings
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Case 23684 - Application by WSP Canada Inc., on behalf of the property owner, to enter into a new development agreement to allow the existing commercial building and the construction of a new commercial building at 278 Lacewood Drive, Halifax (PID 00345033). A public hearing will be held by Halifax and West Community Council on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. View a copy of the staff report. Get additional information on the case and how to participate in the hearing.
This notice was posted to this site on March 2, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24020 - HRM initiated housekeeping amendments to the Halifax Mainland Land Use By-law to clarify the zoning permissions for properties zoned US (Urban Settlement) in the Kearney Lake area of Halifax. When properties in Bedford West Sub Area 11 were rezoned from R-2 (Two Family Dwelling) to US (Urban Settlement) in 2006, it was intended that certain R-2 permissions would be preserved through the rezoning. Proposed amendments will clarify the intent to permit R-2 uses on existing lots that are zoned US, have existing public street frontage, are included in the lands identified in proposed schedule ZM-35, and satisfy all other by-law requirements.
The public hearing will be held by Halifax and West Community Council on Monday, March 27th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report.
This notice was posted to this site on March 10th, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24063 - Interim Incentive or Bonus Zoning Outside the Regional Centre initiated by the Halifax Regional Council to amend the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy and applicable land use by-laws to establish an Interim Density Bonusing Program for lands outside of the Regional Centre. The proposed amendments will apply to any Regional Municipal Planning Strategy or Community Municipal Planning Strategy plan amendment applications considered by Council in the Urban Service Area that are required to enable new multi-unit residential, commercial or mixed-use developments that would not have been previously permitted, and developments in the Future Serviced Communities identified in Regional Plan Policy S-1.
The public hearing will be held by Regional Council on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Halifax City Hall (Council Chambers), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax. View the staff report.This notice was posted to this site on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24205 - Zzap Consulting Inc. has applied for a Conservation Design Development consisting of twenty (20) single-unit dwellings on a property on Hemlock Drive in Upper Tantallon.
A public hearing will be held by North West Community Council on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Margaret's Centre (Multipurpose Room), 12 Westwood Boulevard, Upper Tantallon, NS. This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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RESCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING FROM FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Case 23720 - Application by Zzap Planning and Consulting Inc. to enter into a development agreement to permit the development of a 53-unit Senior Housing Development at 9 Crestfield Drive in Hammonds Plains.
A public hearing will be held by North West Community Council on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Margaret's Centre (Multipurpose Room), 12 Westwood Boulevard, Upper Tantallon, NS. This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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RESCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING FROM March 2, 2023 to March 27, 2023
Case 23052 - Quest Capital Inc has requested a substantive amendment to an approved development agreement to add new land, construct 2 two 300 unit buildings, retain the existing townhouse structure on the site and change the commencement and completion dates. A public hearing will be held by Harbour East Marine Drive Community Council on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council Chambers, Main Floor Alderney Gate, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth. View the staff report. This notice was posted to this site on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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RESCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING FROM March 2, 2023 to March 27, 2023
Case 23805 - Fathom Studios, on behalf of the property owner, is requesting to rezone the lands and enter into a development agreement to permit a multi-unit building with a small ground-floor retail space on lands located on Portland and Carver Street, Dartmouth (PID 00242016 & 00241984]. A public hearing will be held by Harbour East Marine Drive Community Council on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council Chambers, Main Floor Alderney Gate, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth. View the staff report. This notice was posted to this site on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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RESCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING FROM March 2, 2023 to March 27, 2023
Case 23862 - WM Fares, on behalf of the property owner, is requesting to discharge an existing development agreement and enter into a new development agreement to allow a six-story, multi-unit residential building on lands at 1200 and 1216 Cole Harbour Road, Cole Harbour. A public hearing will be held by Harbour East Marine Drive Community Council on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council Chambers, Main Floor Alderney Gate, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth. View the staff report. This notice was posted to this site on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 22097 - Dennis Hiltz is applying to enter into a development agreement to allow for an equestrian facility. The existing regulations allow for horses to be kept on the property as an agricultural use, but do not allow for commercial recreation aspects such as horse boarding, lessons, clinics, or showing. This application is a request for those uses to be allowed on this property, subject to specific land use controls administered through a development agreement.
A public hearing will be held by North West Community Council on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the at the Sackville Heights Community Centre in the gym, 45 Conolly Road, Middle Sackville. View the staff report. This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 23405 - Halifax Regional Council request a staff report to initiate the process to amend the Land Use By-law for Sackville to increase the footprint and height requirements for accessory buildings on larger lots in non-serviced areas.
A public hearing will be held by North West Community Council on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the at the Sackville Heights Community Centre in the gym, 45 Conolly Road, Middle Sackville. View the staff report. This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
- February 2023 Hearings
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Case 22734 - Application by WSP Canada requesting to enter into a development agreement for a mixed-use development on the former Shannon Park lands on Princess Margaret Blvd, Iroquois Drive and Nootka Ave, Dartmouth (PID's 41402942, 41404104, 41402934, and 41394016).
A public hearing will be held by Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council Large Meeting Space, Main Floor of Alderney Gate, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS. This notice was posted to this site on Monday, January 16, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24230 - Application by Michael Napier Architecture Inc., on behalf of the property owners, is applying to make substantive amendments to an existing development agreement for lands between Marketplace Drive and the Halifax Harbour, Dartmouth, also known as Harbour Isle.
A public hearing will be held by Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council Large Meeting Space, Main Floor of Alderney Gate, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS. This notice was posted to this site on Monday, January 16, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24482 - Application by HRM to review parking standards for community centres and recreation centre uses in Planning District 5 (Chebucto Peninsula)
A public hearing will be held by Halifax and West Community Council on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at at their virtual meeting. This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24123 - ZZap Consulting Inc. is applying for substantive amendments to an existing development agreement to allow a C-3 use in a C-2 zone for the Links at Brunello Gold Course, Timberlea.
A public hearing will be held by Halifax and West Community Council on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at their virtual meeting.. This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 23684 - WSP Canada Inc., on behalf of property owner Clayton Park Holdings Inc., is applying to amend discharge an existing development agreement for 278 Lacewood Drive (PID 00345033), Halifax and enter into a new development agreement to allow the existing shopping centre and a new commercial building.
A public hearing will be held by Halifax and West Community Council on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at their virtual meeting.. This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24205 - Zzap Consulting Inc. has applied for a Conservation Design Development consisting of twenty (20) single-unit dwellings on a property on Hemlock Drive in Upper Tantallon.
February 13, 2023
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The public hearing scheduled for February 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. is CANCELLED due to inclement weather. This website will be updated when a new date is determined.
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Case 23720 - Application by Zzap Planning and Consulting Inc. to enter into a development agreement to permit the development of a 53-unit Senior Housing Development at 9 Crestfield Drive in Hammonds Plains.
February 13, 2023
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The public hearing scheduled for February 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. is CANCELLED due to inclement weather. This website will be updated when a new date is determined.
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Short-term rentals - An in-person public hearing will be held by Halifax Regional Council on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6:00 pm at City Hall, located at 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, in the council chambers to hear feedback regarding proposed amendments to municipal planning documents to establish consistent region-wide policies and regulations for short-term rentals. This notice was posted to this site on Monday, January 30, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter. Get additional information about this case. Find out how to participate in the public hearing.
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Case 24193 - DesignPoint Engineering & Surveying Ltd. is applying to enter into a development agreement on 57 Sanctuary Court, Fall River.
A public hearing will be held by North West Community Council on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Lockview High School, 148 Lockview Road, Fall River. This notice was posted to this site on Monday, January 26, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 23617 – Halifax Regional Council is giving consideration to proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for Beaver Bank, Hammonds Plains, and Upper Sackville. The proposed amendments are to make changes to the land use policies and regulations for the Upper Hammonds Plains Land Use Designation and GU -1 (General Use) Zone. These changes are arising out of a review process that Regional Council directed HRM staff to undertake for the Upper Hammonds Plains Designation and more details of this project and proposed amendments can be found on Shape Your City Upper Hammonds Plains Zoning Review page (link below). A public hearing will be held by Regional Council on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Halifax Regional Council Chambers at 1841 Argyle Street. All oral and written submissions will be considered at that time. Get additional information about this case. Find out how to speak at the public hearing. This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24239 - The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax. All oral and written submissions will be considered at that time. Get additional information about this case. Find out how to speak at the public hearing. View the staff report.
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Case 22875 - Application is being made for a development agreement to allow a mixed-use, multi-unit building. The proposal is to construct the building as per the Centre 2 (CEN-2) regulations of the Regional Centre Land Use By-law. A public hearing will be held by Harbour East Marine Drive Community Council on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council Chambers, Main Floor Alderney Gate, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth. View the staff report. This notice was posted to this site on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 23928 - Application by ROMS KAIG Spryfield Ltd. for a development agreement on the lands at 386 Cow Bay Road, Eastern Passage, to allow a 2-storey apartment building with 12 units. A public hearing will be held by Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council Meeting Space, Main Floor, Alderney Gate, 40 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth. This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 23293 - Application by WM Fares Architects, on behalf of property owners, is requesting to enter into a Development Agreement to build an apartment building on lands located near the intersection of Beaver Bank Road and Windgate Drive. A public hearing will be held by North West Community Council on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Beaver Bank - Kinsac Community Centre, 1583 Beaver Bank Road, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia. This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24045 - Application by Clayton Developments Limited to make changes to the Beaver Bank, Hammonds Plains, and Upper Sackville Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law to enable development on smaller lots in a residential subdivision off Daisy Drive in Beaver Bank, referred to as Carriagewood Estates. The public hearing will be held on January 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS. View the staff report. This notice was posted to this site on Friday, December 16, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
2022 Public Hearing Notices
- December 2022
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Case 23928- Application by ROMS KAIG Spryfield Ltd for a Development Agreement on the lands at 386 Cow Bay Rd, Eastern Passage, to allow a 2-storey residential building containing 12 units. A public hearing will be held by Harbour East – Marine Drive Community Council on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council Meeting Space, Main Floor, Alderney Gate, 40 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth. All oral and written submissions will be considered at that time. Get additional information about this case. Find out how to speak at the public hearing. Once available, you can view the staff report here. This notice was posted to this site on Thursday, November 17, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 22691 - Application by WM Fares for substantive amendments to an existing development agreement at 8 Walker Avenue and 732 Old Sackville Road, Lower Sackville. A public hearing on this application will be held by North West Community Council on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Station 9, 1 Metropolitan Avenue, Lower Sackville. Find out how to speak at the public hearing. Once available, you can view the staff report here. This notice was posted to this site on Friday, November 25, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24540 – Amendments to the Regional Centre Land Use By-law to amend the front and flanking setbacks on properties abutting the Robie Street Transportation Reserve and correct a drafting error to the heritage design requirements. A public hearing on this application will be held by Regional Centre Community Council on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council Chamber, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth. Get additional information about this case. Find out how to speak at the public hearing. View the staff report. This notice was posted to this site on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 22483 - Application by Stephen Adams Consulting Services Inc., on behalf of Civtech Engineering and Surveying Ltd. to rezone a portion of 801 Old Sambro Road in Harrietsfield from the V-1 (Harrietsfield Village Centre) Zone to the C-5 (Industrial Commercial Mix) Zone of the Planning District 5 (Chebucto Peninsula) Land Use By-Law (LUB). The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Halifax City Hall (Council Chambers), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax. View the staff report. This notice was posted to this site on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 24020 - HRM initiated housekeeping amendments to clarify the zoning permissions for properties zoned US (Urban Settlement) in the Kearney Lake area of Halifax (Bedford West Sub Area 11). The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Halifax City Hall (Council Chambers), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax. View the staff report. This notice was posted to this site on Friday, October 14, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
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Case 21460 - KWR Approvals Inc. on behalf of Perry Lake Developments Inc. applied to amend the Municipal Planning Strategy for Planning District 14 & 17 (Shubenacadie Lakes) to enable a Development Agreement for three multiple-unit dwellings at the south end of Ingram Drive and west of Highway 102 in Fall River, known as Opportunity Site C. Regional Council has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, November 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall to consider removing the requirement in Policy RL-14 for a road connection from Ingram Drive to Cobequid Road for Opportunity Site C within the River Lakes Secondary Plan Area. View a map of the area showing the road connection (PDF). View the staff report. Get additional information about this case and how to participate in the public hearing.
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2021 Hearing Notices
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2020 Hearing Notices
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2019 Notices
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