Council Notices
Notice of Second Readings
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This is to serve notice that the Council of the Town of Yarmouth, at its meeting on Thursday, November 16th, 2023, at 6:30 pm, at town hall, 400 Main Street, will consider and if deemed advisable approve the second readings for the following four (4) bylaws.
Written submissions with any questions, concerns or comments will be considered at the time of the readings. They may be delivered to town hall, or by emailing admin@townofyarmouth.ca.
1. Parking Violations Bylaw Amendment
Amendments are being recommended to correct inconsistencies in the Parking Violations Bylaw. Amendments include updating definitions, updating parking hours to match current parking signs, updating information on winter parking regulations, addition of parking regulations for electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging spaces, updating regulations for parking permits which are now electronic and not paper, and clearer language on fines.
2. Taxi Bylaw Amendment
The current Taxi Bylaw offers no provisions for hybrid and/or fully electric vehicles. The recommended amendment is to update the bylaw to include provisions for future Taxi License applications using ‘hybrid’ and/or fully ‘electric’ vehicles. The use of fully electric vehicles supports the provincial Climate Change Plan in transitioning to zero emissions vehicles.
3. New Vending Bylaw
The recommendation is to repeal and replace the current Licenses Bylaw and Street Vendors Bylaw with a new Vending Bylaw. While the previous two bylaws focused on events and entertainment taking place within a private venue, the new Vending Bylaw will focus only on outdoor events in public or private spaces. The new bylaw also focuses on the types of outdoor events, frequency, and scheduling. The bylaw also sees the removal of provisions for on-street vending in parking spots on Main Street. On-street vending is now encouraged along areas of Water Street and in proximity to recreational areas. This allows for more vending opportunities, in safer locations. Finally, under the new bylaw, registered not for profits and charities will be able to obtain permits for such events at no cost. The bylaw will be simpler to understand, easier for staff to enforce, and offer a better application experience for applicants.
4. Minimum Housing Standards Bylaw Amendment
The recommended amendment is to add the requirement for smoke alarms to be installed in residential dwelling units. The Nova Scotia Fire Code requires working smoke alarms on all levels of a dwelling and outside every sleeping area (they may be battery operated). It is the responsibility of owners and tenants to ensure that, if a smoke alarm is not working, it is repaired immediately.
Full details for all four of these matters can be found in the minutes of the September 28th Committee of the Whole Council Meeting under “Business” at https://www.townofyarmouth.ca/agenda-and-minutes-livestream.html
Copies of bylaws can be obtained at townofyarmouth.ca/town-hall/by-laws.html or at town hall, 400 Main Street. You may also contact us by phone at (902)-742-1505 or by emailing planningadmin@townofyarmouth.ca.
Notice of Public Hearing
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A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, November 16th, at 6:30 pm in council chambers of Yarmouth Town Hall, 400 Main Street. Members of the public can attend and speak at the hearing, or hand in written submissions. Written submissions may delivered to town hall or emailed to admin@townofyarmouth.ca and must be received by November 10th at 4 pm.
What is the Hearing About?
The Town received an application for a Development Agreement from the property owners to add short-term rentals as a permitted use at 24 Albert Street (PID# 90210386). The property is currently zoned Low-Density Residential (R-1) and has an existing building containing two (2) units.
The property owners are now applying to allow the units to be used as dwellings or short-term rentals, or a combination of the two. The proposed Development Agreement does not require the property owner(s) or short-term rental host to reside on-site.
How Will This Affect Me?
The proposed Development Agreement will allow units in the existing building to be used as residential dwellings and/or short-term rentals. These changes will only apply to this property.
For more information, please visit: GetInvolvedYarmouth.ca. You may also contact us by phone at (902)-742-1505 or by emailing planningadmin@townofyarmouth.ca. You may also obtain a copy of the Planner’s report at Town Hall, 400 Main Street.
Notice of Second Reading
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This is to serve notice that the Council of the Town of Yarmouth, at its meeting on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 at 6:30 pm, will consider and if deemed advisable approve the Second Reading for amendments to the Regional Emergency Management (REMO) Bylaw.
Notice of Public Hearing
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A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, October 12th, at 6:30 pm in council chambers, 400 Main Street.
Notice of Second Reading
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This is to serve notice that the Council of the Town of Yarmouth, at its meeting on Thursday, September 14th, 2023 at 6:30 pm, will consider and if deemed advisable approve the Second Reading of the Micromobility Bylaw.
Notice of Approval
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This is to serve notice that the Council of the Town of Yarmouth, at its meeting on Thursday, June 15th, 2023, at 6:30 pm, approved amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw to allow residential dwellings to be used for short-term rental accommodations.