News & Notices
Notice of Public Hearing - Thursday, January 8th
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A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, January 8th, at 6:30 pm in Council chambers, located at 400 Main Street.
Planner / Development Officer
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The Town of Yarmouth is a historic coastal community and regional centre with a long maritime tradition and growing residential base. In recent years, the Town has experienced an increase in housing activity, new development partnerships, and important upgrades to municipal infrastructure. Yarmouth is at the cusp of implementing a new Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw with the goal of modernizing how planning decisions are made and how development is facilitated.
The Town is seeking a professional and community-focused Planner / Development Officer to support this ongoing work. This position reports to the Director of Planning & Development and plays an important role in administering planning policies, reviewing development proposals, and contributing to long-term planning initiatives that help guide Yarmouth’s future.
Water Meter Upgrade Program: FAQs
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The Town of Yarmouth Water Utility has begun replacing meters for water customers. Current meters need upgrading and will be replaced by meters that provide advanced leak detection, improved accuracy, and detailed consumption information. Below are a set of frequently asked questions designed to provide key information and reassure water customers regarding the installation of the new meters.
Housing Design Catalogue — Town of Yarmouth Guide
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The Housing Design Catalogue is a new initiative introduced by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to make building new homes easier. It offers free, standardized housing plans for different regions of Canada.
Firefighter/Engineer Application Pool
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The Town of Yarmouth Fire Department is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for upcoming opportunities. All candidates who have applied since July 2025 will be placed in the pool automatically. The applicant pool will be reviewed in late January 2026.
Online Zoning Map
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As part of the Town of Yarmouth's Planning Review Draft Engagement, a Draft Zoning Map is now online for residents to explore and make comments. To learn more about what’s permitted in each Zone, check out our handy Zoning Fact Sheets on the project website. Please visit: https://getinvolvedyarmouth.ca/planningreview