Trenton, Nova Scotia

TOWNS OF STELLARTON, TRENTON AND PICTOU
PUBLIC NOTICE

EFFECTIVE DATE OF NEWLY AMENDED
INTER-MUNICIPAL PLANNING STRATEGY
AND COMMON LAND USE BY-LAW

• the introduction of tiny homes in specific areas under new R6 Zoning, and the introduction of such a zone in an area in the Town of Pictou;
• allowing for tiny homes on existing undersized lots in Pictou and Trenton in the R2 Zone;
• the rezoning of most areas currently zoned R1 to R2 (Residential Two Unit) to improve and expedite the permit approval process;
• the elimination of the Downtown Commercial (C1-A) Zone, and encompassing those lands within the Downtown Core (C1) Zone;
• allowing for more as of right approval permitting for multi-unit residential development in specific areas, to address the housing crisis and meet federal and provincial funding requirements;
• allowing for revisions concerning accessory buildings and structures, such as solar energy initiatives;
• a number of other “housekeeping” amendments, to improve the readability, interpretation and administration of the planning documents.