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Public Hearing - Peace and Good Order
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A Public Hearing will be held by Council on June 24, 2025, at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers at 76 Morison Drive, Windsor, during the regularly scheduled Council meeting.
This Public Hearing will be to explain and receive public input on a proposed Peace and Good Order By-Law for the region.
You are welcome to attend the meeting in person. If you would like to attend virtually via Zoom, please contact Deanna Snair (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by noon on June 24, 2025. The meeting can also be viewed live on the Municipal YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@westhantsregionalmunicipal6378/streams
Comments and questions can be directed by noon on Friday, June 20, 2025, to the Municipal Clerk/Executive Assistant, Deanna Snair
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902-798-8391 ext.134
Public Hearings - 6:00pm, June 24, 2025
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Public Hearings will be held by Council on June 24, 2025, at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers at 76 Morison Drive, Windsor, during the regularly scheduled Council meeting.
These Hearings will be to explain and receive public input on the following applications:
• A development agreement application for 60 Old Walton Rd, Upper Burlington (PID 45168069) to permit an automotive repair shop; and
• a development agreement amendment application for PID 45056363 Upper Water St, Windsor, to allow for updated unit designs, updated exterior finish, adding two additional units to the second floor and amending parking as required.
You are welcome to attend the meeting in person. If you would like to attend virtually via Zoom, please contact Deanna Snair (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by noon on June 24, 2025. The meeting can also be viewed live on the Municipal YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@westhantsregionalmunicipal6378/streams
Comments and questions can be directed by noon on Friday, June 20, 2025, to the Planner responsible for the file:
• For 60 Old Walton Rd, Upper Burlington: Will Hong at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-798-8391 ext. 110.
• For PID 45056363 Upper Water St, Windsor: Kari Fougere at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-798-8391 ext. 114.
General planning inquiries can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Previous reports on these files can be found here: https://www.westhants.ca/staff-reports.html
Coastal Hazard Map
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Did you know this new tool exists?
This Coastal Hazard Map is a tool you can use to make informed decisions and support action.
The map shows what storm surge during a high tide could look like today and in the years 2050 and 2100 with sea level rise.
Check it out at https://novascotia.ca/coastal-climate-change/docs/coastal-hazard-map-user-guide.pdf
Notice of Approval - May 13, 2025
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Text and Map Amendments to the Windsor, West Hants, and Hantsport Municipal Planning Strategies and Land Use By-laws were approved by WHRM Council on March 25, 2025, and the Department of Municipal Affairs on April 23, 2025, to allow greater density as-of-right within the serviced areas, create affordable housing policies, and reduce minimum parking requirements to align with the first three initiatives of the Housing Action Plan.
These amendments will take effect as of the date of this posting (May 13, 2025). Reports are available at https://www.westhants.ca/staff-reports.html.
For more information, contact the Planning and Development Department by phone at 902-798-8391 ext. 115 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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