Notices

Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board - Notice of Public Hearing for the Tatamagouche Water Utility

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF COLCHESTER, on behalf of the Tatamagouche Water Utility, for approval of amendment to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services and amendments to its Schedule of Rules and Regulations. This matter will be considered in a public hearing as follows:
Hearing starts: Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Hearing Location: Colchester East-Hants Public Library, Tatamagouche Branch, Patterson Room, 170 Main Street, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia,

For more information,  pdf click here (104 KB)

Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board - Notice of Public Hearing for the Debert Water Utility

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF COLCHESTER, on behalf of the Debert Water Utility, for approval of amendments to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services and amendments to its Schedule of Rules and Regulations. This matter will be considered in a public hearing as follows:
Hearing starts: Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Hearing Location: Debert Hospitality Center, 130 Ventura Drive, Debert, Nova Scotia

For more information, pdf click here (132 KB)

Notice of Intent - Second Reading Chapter 28 Land Lease Development By-law, Chapter 36 Commercial Dog Care Kennel Facility By-law, and Chapter 56 Wind Turbine Development By-law

Take Notice that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester will consider Second Reading of proposed amendments to Chapter 28 Land Lease Development By-law, Chapter 36 Commercial Dog Care Kennel Facility By-law, and Chapter 56 Wind Turbine Development By-law, at the regularly scheduled Council meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025. This meeting will be held both virtually via Zoom Webinars and in-person at 1 Church Street, Truro, NS.

The proposed amendments to these By-laws are required due to the recently approved Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law, and if approved, will ensure continued enforcement mechanisms for any existing permits or licenses granted under these By-laws.

The text of the proposed amendments to the By-laws may be inspected or a copy obtained at the Community Development Office, 1 Church Street, Truro, and is also available on the County's website at www.colchester.ca. Anyone interested in addressing these amendments either by written submission or in-person at the Council meeting, please contact 902-897-3170 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Dated April 8, 2025
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer

pdf Chapter 28 Land Lease Draft Amendments (April 2025) (3.09 MB)
pdf Chapter 36 Commercial Dog Care Kennel Facility Draft Amendments (April 2025) (812 KB)
pdf Chapter 56 Wind Turbine Development By law Draft Amendments (April 2025) (923 KB)

Virtual Meetings Notice - Council & Council Committee (April-June 2025)

Take Notice that the following Council and Council Committee/Presentation meetings will be held both in-person and virtually:

Council Committee Presentations (held on an as needed basis)
• May 6, 2025
• June 3, 2025

Regular Council Committee
• April 10, 2025
• May 15, 2025
• June 12, 2025

Special Council Committee (Budget Meetings)
• April 8, 2025 (Maintenance Budget) @ 5pm
• April 15, 2025 (Additions & Deletions) @ 5pm
• April 22, 2025 (2nd Additions & Deletions) @ 5pm **IF REQUIRED

Council
• April 24, 2025
• May 27, 2025
• June 25, 2025

All meetings begin at 6pm unless otherwise noted. Anyone wishing to attend these meetings virtually, please contact the Administration Office at 902-897-3184 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 3:30 pm on the date of the scheduled meeting.

Dated April 3, 2025
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer

Notice of Approval: Ainslee Lane, Valley

TAKE NOTICE that the council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester, at a hearing held on March 20, 2025, approved amendments to an existing Development Agreement on PID# 20331225, Ainslee Lane (Lot F1-2 - Private Lane) off Pictou Road, Valley. The requested amendments will permit developmetn of eight (8) accessory buildings (storage sheds).

 

The amendments to the development agreement may be inspected at the Community Development Office, County Court House, 1 Church Street, Truro, N.S. during regular business hours and are also posted on the Municipal website at Planning - Municipality of Colchester.

 

This decision may be appealed to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within fourteen (14) days of the date of the publication of this notice. 

Planning | Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board

 

Dated in Truro, March 21, 2025

Dan Troke

Chief Administrative Officer

 

pdf Notice of Development Agreement Approval - March 2025 (125 KB)

Notice of Approval: 149-151 Pictou Road, Bible Hill

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester, at a hearing held on March 20, 2025, approved amendments to the Central Colchester Land Use By-law. The amendments are for a rezoning on PID# 20440491, 149-151 Pictou Road, Bible Hill. 

 

The land use by-law amendment may be inspected at the Community Development Office, County Court House, 1 Church Street, Truro, N.S. during regular business hours and are also posted on the Municipal website at Planning - Municipality of Colchester

 

This decision may be appealed to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within fourteen (14) days of the date of publication of this notice. 

Planning | Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

 

Dated in Truro, March 21, 2025

Dan Troke

Chief Administrative Officer

 

pdf Notice of LUB Amendments Approval - March 2025 (124 KB)