DOCUMENTS

Draft Documents for Public Hearing

The Draft MPS and LUB given First Reading by Council are available below. These documents will be the subject of a Public Hearing on November 14, 2023. See the Get Involved page for more information.

What We Heard Report (WWHR) - Draft Engagement

This document is a summary of what we heard from the public during the recent draft consultation phase of the project, as well as the possible policy directions that can be taken as a result of the feedback. The report is divided into sections representing the major and minor themes we heard across engagement methods. The input gathered throughout this phase will be taken into account as the documents receive final edits. The public will be given the opportunity to comment on the final planning documents during the formal adoption process later this summer.

First Draft Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) & Land Use Bylaw (LUB)

The first Draft MPS and LUB are online for public review. The engagement period is now complete and final edits will be made to the documents before moving to the formal adoption phase.

Vision Statement and Guiding Principles (Draft)

The draft 2022 statements have been written to align with the Municipality’s recently completed Strategic Plan, while also reflecting the capabilities of the MPS and LUB. The Vision and Guiding Principles should set the tone for land use documents, create expectations for development in the community, reflect the current context in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth, and align with community members’ goals and hopes for the Municipality.

What We Heard Report

This document is a summary of what we heard from the public during the initial consultation phase of the project. The report is divided into sections representing the major and minor themes we heard across engagement methods. The input gathered throughout this phase will be taken into account as the updated planning documents are drafted. The public will be given the opportunity to comment on the draft MPS and LUB later in the year.

Background Report

This document is a thorough analysis of the existing conditions in the Municipality. It is broken down into nine sections based on primary themes, including: Environment, History & Culture, Socioeconomics, Land Use, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Zoning. The report also looks at emerging issues and provides an analysis of previously released reports.

Existing Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw

The Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Municipal Planning Strategy and Bylaw Review will begin with community and stakeholder consultation to understand your ideas for the future of planning in the Municipality. That input, combined with a review of the current planning documents for what currently works and what doesn’t, will build the foundation from which we can create relevant and supportive planning strategy and land use policy for the future.

Please review the documents below to get up to speed on the current Integrated Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaws.