Update: Bylaw Modernization Process

November 17, 2025

Council Continues Bylaw Modernization Process, Repeals Bylaws 20, 21, 24, 40

At the Regular Meeting of Council on Thursday, November 13, the Council of the Municipality of the County of Inverness agreed to repeal four Municipal Bylaws. The decision to repeal the bylaws was made as part of an ongoing bylaw modernization process. Effective Friday, November 14, the following bylaws are no longer in effect:

i. Bylaw 20 – Trailers Bylaw
As trailer regulations are now covered under the Municipality’s Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Planning Strategy, Bylaw 20 was repealed and not replaced.

ii. Bylaw 21 – Trailer Courts Bylaw
Trailer court regulations are now covered under the Municipality’s Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Planning Strategy, so Bylaw 21 was repealed and not replaced.

iii. Bylaw 24 – Development Officer Bylaw
This bylaw outlined the relationship between Council and the Eastern District Planning Commission (EDPC). Council and the Director of EDPC have established clear and directive practices, so Bylaw 24 was out of date. It has been repealed and not replaced.

iv. Bylaw 40 – Bylaw Respecting Relief from Liability
This bylaw outlined how the Municipality discharged sewage and wastewater, but the language was vague. New bylaws and policies better address the matters in more detail; therefore, Bylaw 40 was outdated and unnecessary. It was repealed and not replaced.

All municipal bylaws are available online. Print copies are available at the Municipal Administration Building (375 Main St., Port Hood) during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday).

This notice is published in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Section 169.