Proposed Amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TAKE NOTICE THAT Amherst Town Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Town of Amherst Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law. The purpose of the proposed amendments is to establish a land use regulatory framework for Emergency Shelters, Wet Sites, and Supervised Consumption Sites within the Town.

Public Hearing Details

Date: Monday, March 8, 2027
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, Nova Scotia

Public Input

Members of the public are invited to attend the Public Hearing to provide comments in support of or opposition to the proposed amendments. Written submissions may also be provided in advance of the hearing and must be received by the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2027.

Municipal Clerk
Town of Amherst
98 East Victoria Street
Amherst, NS
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For additional information regarding the proposed amendments, please visit the Town of Amherst Development Applications webpage, or contact Andrew Fisher, Director of Planning and Economic Development at 902-667-3352 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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