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File # 25-09
District: COUNTY WIDE
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Application to amend the text of the Land Use By-law to permit up to two Secondary Suites in the Residential One Unit (R1) Zone and the replacement of the definition of Secondary Suite. This file is currently under staff review.

The application was reviewed by Planning Advisory Committee on June 10, 2025 and received a recommendation to approve the application.

Next Step: The application is scheduled to be given First Reading by Municipal Council at its meeting on July 8 at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be held in Council Chambers and is open to the public. Members of the public can listen live at www.countyofkings.ca.
 
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File # 25-14
District: COUNTY WIDE
Location: County Wide
 
Application to amend the text of the Land Use By-law to add carwash facilities as a permitted use in the Rural Commercial (C4) Zone.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6 pm in Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex.
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 # 25-01
District: COUNTY WIDE
Location: County Wide
 
Application for a Land Use By-law text amendment to revise regulations related to accessory patio areas.

A Public Information Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6 pm in Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex. 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 # 25-12
District: 1
Location: 1025 Sherman Belcher Road, Centreville
 
Application from Morse Holdings Limited to rezone the property located at 1025 Sherman Belcher Road (PID 55325633), Centreville from the Residential One Unit (R1) Zone to the Residential Mixed Density (R3) Zone to permit townhouses.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6 pm at the Centreville Community Hall.
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 # 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).

This application was reviewed by Planning Advisory Committee on April 8th, 2025 and received a positive recommendation to Municipal Council to give initial consideration to and hold a Public Hearing regarding the application.

The application was given first reading/initial consideration by Municipal Council on May 6th, 2025.

At its meeting on June 3rd, 2025, Municipal Council gave the application Final consideration and approved the application.

A Notice of Passing shall be published on June 4th on the Municipal 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 # 25-07
District: 1
Location: Highway 358, South Scots Bay
 
Application to enter into a development agreement on Highway 358 (PID 55001549) in South Scots Bay to create an outdoor recreation facility.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6 pm at the Canning Fire Hall.
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 was held on April 8th, 2025 at 6pm at the Port Williams Community Centre.

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 # 25-17
District: 2
Location: 830 Belcher Street, Port Williams
 
An application to amend a map and the text of the Land Use By-Law to permit the expansion of an existing agricultural related industry (egg grading facility) at 830 Belcher Street (PID 55030498), Port Williams. It is proposed to amend the text of the Land Use By-Law to permit 'existing agricultural related industries' within the Agricultural (A1) Zone, along side the proposal to rezone 830 Belcher Street, Port Williams from the Rural Industrial (M3) Zone to the Agricultural (A1) Zone.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 at 6pm, in Council Chambers.

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 # 24-09
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 Regulatory and Appeals Board. Information related to the appeal can be found at https://nserbt.ca/nsrab/ or by calling 902-424-4448 and referencing Matter No. M12094.
 
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File # 25-19
District: 3
Location: 1138 West Halls Harbour Road (PID 55041073), Halls Harbour
 
Application from Logan Morse (Halls Harbour Properties Inc.) to permit a one unit dwelling on an existing undersized lot.
 
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File # 25-03
District: 4
Location: 808 Main Street, Kingston
 
Application for a development agreement for the property located at 808 Main Street (PID 55122170), Kingston to permit the expansion of a sheet metal shop to add space for storage.

This application was reviewed by Planning Advisory Committee on June 10, 2025 and received a positive recommendation.

At its meeting on July 8, 2025 Municipal Council gave Initial Consideration to the application and forwarded it to a Public Hearing.

Next Step: The Public Hearing is scheduled for September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm. The hearing 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 # 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.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston. The intent of the meeting was to review the relevant planning policies, explain the proposal and receive early feedback from the public.

An informational video and slide deck can be found 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 # 25-02
District: 5
Location: 2716 Highway 1, Aylesford
 
Jason Vander Honing has submitted a planning application for a Land Use By-Law Map Amendment to rezone 2716 Highway 1 (PID 55134746), Aylesford from the Central Business (C2) Zone to the Mixed Commercial Residential (C3) Zone. The proposal would permit the use of an existing building as a four unit dwelling.

NEXT STEP: The application is currently under staff review.
 
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File # 25-16
District: 8
Location: 107 Dow Rd (PID 55204291), New Minas
 
Application from Tim Margeson for a development agreement to permit the development of three residential units within an existing dwelling and an accessory dwelling unit within an existing garage on the property.
 
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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 # 25-15
District: 8
Location: 8877 Commercial Street, New Minas
 
Application for a Land Use By-Law Map Amendment to rezone 8877 Commercial Street (PID 55029993), New Minas from the General Commercial (C1) Zone to the Mixed Commercial Residential (C3) Zone. The proposal would permit the use of the existing building for two residential units.

No PIM required.
 
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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 # 25-18
District: 9
Location: 850 Grand Pre Rd (PID 55235550), Wallbrook
 
Application from Jonathan Stacey to amend the existing development agreement registered on the property to permit additional tourist cabins, camping sites and the ability to host events.
 
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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 8 tourist cabins.

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

The application has been amended from its original proposal for 12 tourist cabins.

This application was presented to the Planning Advisory Committee for a recommendation to Council on July 15th, 2025.

The application will be given initial consideration by Municipal Council on October 7th, 2025.
 
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