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Notice of Public Hearing - May 8th
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A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 8th, at 6:30 pm in Council chambers, located at 400 Main Street. Members of the public can attend and speak at the hearing, or hand in written submissions. Written submissions can be emailed to admin@townofyarmouth.ca, or delivered to Town Hall, and must be received by 12 pm (noon) on May 5th, 2025.
What is the Hearing About?
This Public Hearing will address the following five items:
1. Proposed Development Agreement for 8 James Street
The Town has received a Development Agreement application to convert 8 James Street (PID# 90337155) into 12 rental dwelling units. Council has approved to move forward with a Public Hearing prior to consideration of the proposed Development Agreement.
2. Proposed Development Agreement for Land Adjacent to Pleasant Street
The Town has received a rezoning and Development Agreement application to permit up to 140 residential units on two lots (PID# 90334780 and PID# 90334798) located directly across from the Burridge Campus (NSCC). Council has approved to move forward with a Public Hearing prior to consideration of the proposed rezoning and Development Agreement.
3. Proposed Development Agreement for 52 Parade Street
The owner of 52 Parade Street (PID# 90330986) applied to enter into a Development Agreement to accommodate adaptive reuse of the former Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School. Council has approved to move forward with a Public Hearing prior to consideration of the proposed Development Agreement.
4. Proposed Development Agreement for 42 Argyle Street
The owner of 42 Argyle Street (PID# 90212184) applied to rezone 42 Argyle Street and enter into a Development Agreement to accommodate adaptive reuse of the existing building (a former church). Council has approved to move forward with a Public Hearing prior to consideration of the proposed rezoning, Development Agreement and associated amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Planning Strategy.
5. Proposed Amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Land Use Bylaw
The Town has initiated several amendments to the Land Use Bylaw to: a) encourage comprehensive housing projects by revising requirements for Site-Plan Approvals in the CD Zone; b) update reviews and approvals of boarding homes; c) offer additional flexibility for agricultural uses in the CD and R-H Zones; and d) add ‘Construction Trades and Contractor’ use to the C-2 Zone. Council has approved to move forward with a Public Hearing prior to consideration of the proposed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and associated changes to the Municipal Planning Strategy.
For more information, visit: https://getinvolvedyarmouth.ca/ You may also contact us by phone at (902)-742-1505 or by email planningadmin@townofyarmouth.ca. You may also obtain a copy of the Planner’s reports at Town Hall, 400 Main Street.
Town Hall/Transit Closures
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Please be advised that Yarmouth Town Hall and administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 18th, and Monday, April 21st. Transit service will not be in operation on Friday, April 18th, but will return to regular service on Saturday, April 19th.
Council Approves 2025-26 Capital Budget
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The 2025-2026 capital budget was on the agenda at last evening’s council meeting. This year’s total comes in at just over $5.4 million and brings significant investments to a variety of projects. The budget was approved unanimously by council.
Yarmouth Community Housing Forum May 1st
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All are welcomed to attend the first Yarmouth Community Housing Forum, hosted by the Town of Yarmouth. Join us for an afternoon of discussion and presentations as we take a close look at four key Considerations for Housing:
PUBLIC NOTICE: Second Deer Pellet Group Inventory
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For the second straight spring, a wildlife management consultant company will conduct a Pellet Group Inventory (PGI) to evaluate the presence and abundance of deer in, and near, the Town of Yarmouth.
Town of Yarmouth Receives 2.3 million from Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)
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The town has been awarded $2,323,150 from the Housing Accelerator Fund, a federal program designed to remove barriers to encourage local initiatives to build more homes, faster.