A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, March 12th, 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 also emailed to admin@townofyarmouth.ca, or delivered to Town Hall, and must be received by 12 pm (noon) on March 9th, 2026.
This Public Hearing will address the following items:
1. Sale of Town-Owned Property at 22 Chester Street
The Town of Yarmouth is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed conditional sale of a Town-owned property located at 22 Chester Street (PID90205428).
The conditional sale (for $1) is being considered in response to a proposal submitted by Wenjikwom Housing Commission Society under the Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Policy. The proposal seeks to construct a new residential development pending completion of the conditional sale of 22 Chester Street between the builder, and the Town. The estimated market value of 22 Chester Street is $25,000. The developer will make a presentation to Council and offer details about the intended development during the hearing.
Under Section 51 of the Municipal Government Act, the proposed conditional sale of the property for $1, requires a public hearing as the lands would be sold for less than market value. This provision allows council to approve such sales to support developments that benefit the community. More information on the Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Program can be found at https://www.townofyarmouth.ca/surpluslands
2. Road Closure
The Town has initiated closure of approximately 500 square metres of existing road adjacent (shown below) between 1 Forest Street and 228 Main Street to allow for the intended sale of the former Tourist Bureau (also known as the former Visitor Information Centre). As part of the road closure process several housekeeping amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and the Municipal Planning Strategy are also proposed.
Council has approved to move forward with a Public Hearing prior to consideration of the road closure and associated amendments. For more information visit the Town's Planning Department on the third floor of Town Hall (400 Main Street, Yarmouth) or online: https://getinvolvedyarmouth.ca/forest-road-closure
