Planning enables the Town to establish both long and short-term goals for growth and development while considering social, economic, and environmental implications.
Important Documents
The Municipal Planning Strategy, Land Use By-law, and Subdivision By-law are the primary planning tools used by municipalities in Nova Scotia to plan and design communities. No development can be permitted in the Town of Yarmouth which is contrary to the policies in this strategy and by-laws.
Current Planning Applications
Check out current and past planning applications on Get Involved.
Municipal Planning Strategy
The Province gives municipalities the power to make statements of policy with respect to a broad range of activities, including development, land use, public lands, transportation, municipal services, and many other matters related to the physical, social and economic development of the community. Municipalities, including the Town of Yarmouth, do this through their primary planning policy document referred to as the Municipal Planning Strategy or MPS. The intent and rationale behind all land use objectives and policies are articulated in this document.