Bylaw Modernization: Council Seeking Public Feedback

September 18, 2025

Municipality of Inverness County Council Seeks Feedback: Municipal Bylaw 25

The Council of the Municipality of the County of Inverness is considering the repeal of a municipal bylaw as part of an ongoing bylaw modernization process. If approved, the following bylaw will be officially repealed:

I. Bylaw Respecting the Repeal of Bylaw 25 – Building Bylaw

Current: Residents are required to obtain a permit from the municipality before constructing, altering, demolishing, or changing the use of a building, with exceptions for small projects.

Proposed Change: Remove bylaw and not replace. This bylaw is outdated as permits, fees, and planning are handled by Eastern District Planning Commission.

Public Input Welcome

Council invites public input on these proposed changes. Residents may provide written or oral submissions—either in support or opposition—at the next Regular Meeting of Council:

Thursday, October 2 at 9:30 a.m.
Council Chambers, Municipality of Inverness County Administration Building
375 Main Street, Port Hood.

Written submissions must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1 to:

Debbie Nicholson
375 Main St.
PO Box 179
Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0
Email: Debbie.Nicholson@invernesscounty.ca

Copies of the bylaws are available online at Bylaws | Municipality of the County of Inverness and in print at the Municipal Administration Building during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday).

This notice is published in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Section 168.