News & Notices
5 Blooms - Gold for YACRO, Town of Yarmouth
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At the recent Communities in Bloom (CIB) National/International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Yarmouth once again received top honours. The Town of Yarmouth received a rating of 5 Blooms - Gold and a special mention for YACRO, Yarmouth Association for Community Residential Options.
Town Hall Elevator Service Notice
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Please be advised that beginning Monday, November 6th, a project will get underway to upgrade the elevator at Yarmouth town hall. The work will last for approximately 6 weeks, and the elevator will be out of operation for the entire time.
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.
Council Approves OHV Access Bylaw
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At a meeting on Thursday, Yarmouth Town Council approved the second reading of a new bylaw. The Road Trails Designation Bylaw (Bylaw 80) was unanimously approved by council and will allow off-highway vehicles (OHVs), that meet specific requirements, to access Water Street beginning November 1st.
Town Council Approves Bylaw Allowing OHV Access to Water Street
The “Road Trails Designation Bylaw” will come into effect on Wednesday, November 1st
Friday, October 27th, 2023 - Yarmouth, N.S. – At a meeting on Thursday, Yarmouth Town Council approved the second reading of a new bylaw. The Road Trails Designation Bylaw (Bylaw 80) was unanimously approved by council and will allow off-highway vehicles (OHVs), that meet specific requirements, to access Water Street.
Transit service down until further notice
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Please be advised Town of Yarmouth transit service is down until further notice. Once more information is available regarding a return to service, we will provide an update. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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.