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File # 24-14
District: COUNTY WIDE
Location: County wide
 
Application to amend the text of the Land Use By-law to enable bed and breakfast operations in residential units within all zones that permit residential units.

Municipal Council approved this application at its meeting on February 4, 2025. The decision of Council has been appealed to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. Information related to the appeal can be found at https://nsuarb.novascotia.ca/ or by calling 902-424-4448 and referencing Matter No. M12098.
 
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File # 24-15
District: 1
Location: 1081 Cape Split Road, Scott's Bay
 
Application to enter into a development agreement to permit a tourist commercial use (use of an existing building as fixed roof overnight accommodation) at 1081 Cape Split Road (PID 55014047).

A Public Information Meeting was held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6pm at 5796 Highway 358, Scots Bay (Scots Bay Community Hall).

Next step: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 25-07
District: 1
Location: Highway 358, South Scots Bay
 
Application to enter into a development agreement on Highway 358 (PID 55001549) in Scot's Bay to create an off-highway multi use off-road park.

This file is currently under staff review.
 
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File # 25-01
District: 2
Location: 1116 Kars Street, Port Williams
 
Application received from Wayfarer's Ale to enter into a Development Agreement to enable expansion of uses related to existing brewery and restaurant.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6 pm at the Port Williams Community Centre.
An informational presentation is available below.

NEXT STEP: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 25-08
District: 2
Location: 1184 Parkway Drive, Port Williams
 
Nick Levy, on behalf of Orin Levy Fuels Ltd, has submitted a planning application for a Land Use By-Law Map Amendment to rezone 1184 Parkway Drive (PID 55037063), Port Williams from the General Commercial (C1) Zone to the Light Industrial Commercial (M1) Zone to permit bulk mineral storage (Salt).

A Public Information Meeting is scheduled for April 8th, 2025 at 6pm at the Port Williams Community Centre, 1045 Main Street Port Williams.
 
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File # 24-09
District: 2
Location: Brooklyn Street, North Kentville
 
Application from Nick Bentley to rezone three properties located on Brooklyn Street (PIDs:55047856, 55472955, 55473987), North Kentville from the Residential One and Two Unit (R2) Zone to the Residential Multi-unit (R4) Zone to enable the development of multi-unit dwellings.

Municipal Council approved this application at its meeting on February 4, 2025. The decision of Council has been appealed to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. Information related to the appeal can be found at https://nsuarb.novascotia.ca/ or by calling 902-424-4448 and referencing Matter No. M12094 and M12016.
 
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File # 24-18
District: 2
Location: Highway 221, Centreville
 
Application to rezone a property on Highway 221 in Centreville from the Residential One and Two Unit (R2) Zone to the Residential Mixed Density (R3) Zone to enable the development of a four unit dwelling.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6 pm in the Centreville Community Hall. A recording of the Planner's presentation is available at the link below for viewing.

NEXT STEP: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 24-13
District: 3
Location: 1143 West Halls Harbour Road (PID: 55041065), Halls Harbour
 
Application to enter into a development agreement to legalise three existing tourist cabins on the subject property.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6 pm in the Fundy View Community Centre at 4120 Highway 359, Halls Harbour, NS. A recording of the Planner's presentation is available at the link below for viewing.

NEXT STEP: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 23-16
District: 4
Location: 683 Central Avenue, Greenwood
 
Application from Rawaa Saba to rezone the property at 683 Central Avenue in Greenwood.

The application is currently under staff review.
 
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File # 25-03
District: 4
Location: 808 King Street
 
Application for a development agreement on property located at 808 King Street (PID 55122170), Kingston to permit the expansion of an existing sheet metal shop (a non-conforming use) to add additional storage space.

Next step: A Public Information Meeting was held on on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6 pm in the Kingston Lions Club.
An informational presentation is available below.

NEXT STEP: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 25-05
District: 4
Location: 836 Main Street, Kingston
 
Alexander and Sarah Naesmyth have submitted a planning application for a Land Use By-Law Map Amendment to rezone 836 Main Street (PID 55122279), Kingston from the General Commercial (C1) Zone to the Mixed Commercial Residential (C3) Zone. The proposal would permit the development of two, four unit dwellings.

No PIM is required for this app.
 
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File # 25-04
District: 4
Location: Marshall Road, Kingston
 
Application to rezone a property on Marshall Road (PID 55086417) in Kingston from the Residential Mixed Density (R3) Zone to the Residential Multi-unit (R4) Zone to enable the development of multi-unit dwellings.

The application is currently under staff review.
 
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File # 24-21
District: 5
Location: 1733 Highway 1, Auburn
 
Application for a rezoning from the Rural Mixed Use (A2) Zone to the Rural Commercial (C4) Zone and a Land Use By-law Text Amendment to add "daycare facilities" as a permitted use in the C4 zone to enable the expansion of an existing daycare facility on the subject property.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6 pm in the Aylesford & District Lions Club at 2160 Highway 1, Auburn.

NEXT STEP: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 24-07
District: 5
Location: 752 Central Avenue, Greenwood
 
Application to enter into a development agreement to legalize a 4 unit multi-unit dwelling and develop a new 4 unit dwelling.

A Public Information Meeting was held on July 17th, 2024 at 6pm at the New Beginnings Centre at 1151 Bridge Street, Greenwood.

NEXT STEP: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to the Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 24-12
District: 5
Location: Ernst Drive, Aylesford PID 55552640
 
Application for a Land Use By-Law Map Amendment to rezone PID 55552640 Ernst Drive, Aylesford from the Residential One and Two Unit (R2) Zone to the Residential Mixed Density (R3) Zone to permit the development of 3 semi detached dwellings (with a total to 6 residential units) and 24 townhouse units.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Monday, October 7th at 6pm at the Millville Community Hall at 659 Victoria Road, Aylesford.

This application was reviewed by the Planning Advisory Committee on March 11th, 2025 and received a positive recommendation to Municipal Council to give first reading to and hold a Public Hearing regarding this application.

NEXT STEP: Municipal Council will give first reading to this application on April 1st at 6:00pm. The meeting will take place in Council Chambers and is open to the public. Members of the public can also listen or watch live at www.countyofkings.ca.
 
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File # 24-06
District: 6
Location: 6746, 6754 Hwy 1, Coldbrook
 
Land Use By-Law Map Amendment to rezone the land from the Residential One and Two Unit (R2) Zone to the Residential Mixed Density (R3) Zone to enable the development of two, 12 unit dwellings.

The application has been amended. The previous proposal was to rezone the land from the Residential One and Two Unit (R2) Zone to the Residential Multi-Unit (R4) Zone to enable the development of three, 8 unit dwellings.

A Public Information Meeting was held on April 30th, 2024 at 6pm. The meeting was held in Council Chambers at 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook.

This application was given first reading by Municipal Council on February 4th, 2025.

A Public Hearing was approved by Municipal Council and is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th at 6:00pm.

At its meeting On March 4th, 2025, Municipal Council gave the application Second Reading and approved the application.

A Notice of Passing shall be published on March 6th, 2025, on the Municipality's website, marking the start of a 14-day appeal period. Information related to making an appeal can be found at www.nsuarb.novascotia.ca or by calling 902-424-4448.
 
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File # 24-19
District: 6
Location: 7015 Highway #1, Coldbrook
 
Application received from Scotian Gold Co-operative Limited to rezone a 1.94 acre portion of 7015 Highway 1 (PID 55153811), Coldbrook from the Heavy Industrial (M2) Zone to the Light Industrial Commercial (M1) Zone to permit the development of a retail store.

A Public Information Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6pm in Council Chambers, at 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook.

This application was reviewed by the Planning Advisory Committee on March 11th, 2025 and received a positive recommendation to Municipal Council to give first reading to and hold a Public Hearing regarding this application.

NEXT STEP: Municipal Council will give first reading to this application on April 1st at 6:00pm. The meeting will take place in Council Chambers and is open to the public. Members of the public can also listen or watch live at www.countyofkings.ca.
 
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File # 24-17
District: 8
Location: 162 Jones Road, New Minas
 
An application from Logan Morse to enter into a development agreement at 162 Jones Road (PID 55205579), New Minas, to permit the expansion of a non-conforming residential use in a non-conforming building from 5 residential units to 8 residential units.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6pm at 9489 Commercial Street, New Minas (Louis Millett Community Complex).

Next step: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 24-16
District: 8
Location: 5329 Prospect Road, New Minas
 
An application from James Martell to rezone the property located at 5329 Prospect Road (PID 55199129), New Minas from the Highway Commercial (C5) Zone to the Mixed Commercial Residential (C3) Zone to enable multi-unit residential development on the subject property.

Next step: A Public Hearing was approved and is scheduled for April 1, 2025 at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be held in Council Chambers and is open to the public.

Council intends to review the application and give it Second Reading at its meeting directly following the Public Hearing.
 
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File # 24-10
District: 8
Location: Prospect Road, New Minas
 
Application from Mark Redmond to rezone a property located on Prospect Rd (PID: 55199145), New Minas from the Highway Commercial (C5) Zone to the Mixed Commercial Residential (C3) Zone to enable the development of multi-unit dwellings.

Next step: A Public Hearing was approved and is scheduled for April 1, 2025 at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be held in Council Chambers and is open to the public.

Council intends to review the application and give it Second Reading at its meeting directly following the Public Hearing.
 
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File # 23-04
District: 9
Location: 11668 Highway 1, Grand Pre
 
Application to discharge an existing development agreement and enter into a new development agreement that would permit expansion of a non-conforming hotel.

A Public Information Meeting was held Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 7:00pm at the Horton Community Centre - there were technical difficulties with the recording.

It has come to staff's attention that all the relevant proposal information was not provided in the initial Public Information Meeting. The planner initially assigned to this file has departed the Municipality. A new presentation was created and recorded by the planner now assigned to the file.

A new Public Information Meeting will be held in the community at a date to be determined, notification letters will be sent out, and the date will be posted on the Municipal website.
 
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File # 22-15
District: 9
Location: 339 Old Post Road, Grand Pre
 
Application for development agreement at 339 Old Post Road in Grand Pre to permit weddings and other special events within and around the existing barn.

A Public Information Meeting was held remotely in July 2022.

NEXT STEP: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 24-11
District: 9
Location: Greenfield Road, Gaspereau PID 55224067
 
Application to enter into a development agreement to permit a tourist commercial use with up to 12 tourist cabins.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Wednesday September 4th, 2024 at 6pm, at the Gaspereau Community Centre - 2806 Greenfield Road, Gaspereau.

NEXT STEP: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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