Schedule of Meetings

Public Hearing

To view the meeting package, visit: Municipal Documents - Agendas, Minutes, and Finances - Richmond County, Nova Scotia

Amendments to the following:

• West Richmond Land Use By-Law
• Central Richmond Land Use By-Law
• St. Peter’s Land Use By-Law
• Isle Madame Land Use By-Law
• Municipality of the County of Richmond Land Use By-Law
• Richmond County Subdivision By-Law

Variance Amending Pages

EDPC Staff Report

Public Hearings

Attending a public hearing

Council is required to conduct public hearings regarding land use applications/land use bylaws/rezoning. These public hearings are organized by the Eastern District Planning Commission and are open for anyone to speak at or to submit written comments to. Public hearings are advertised at least 14 days in advance, typically in The Reporter and the MOCR website.  At times, Richmond Municipal Council may conduct public hearings that are not required by legislation.  These public hearings are organized by the Municipality, advertised at least 14 days in advance, and are open for anyone to speak or to submit written comments.

The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. If you believe that you are affected by a proposed land use application/ land use by-law/rezoning or other by-law you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing.

Participating in the Public Hearing Process

Written Submissions (in favour or opposition)

We encourage the public to send written submissions by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing, however, submissions received right up to the time of the Public Hearing will be accepted. All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing.  Written comments can be submitted in the following ways:

Oral presentations  (in favour or opposition)

Persons wishing to make an oral presentation may do so by registering their name with the Municipal Clerk by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing or by registering on the night of the meeting. We recommend that anyone interested in speaking to an item arrive at the Council Chambers at the beginning of the meeting.

For more Information

For more information, please contact the Municipal Clerk at (902) 226-3971.