HRM Minimum Planning Requirements 1Feb2025

Received Jan 27, 2025 from HRM:

“Since the Phase 4 What We Heard Report was presented to Regional Council in December 2023, staff have been working to finalize the new Regional Plan and full package of amendments.

“On August 21, 2024, the Province of Nova Scotia adopted new Minimum Planning Requirements Regulations. These requirements are intended to prioritize increasing housing supply in land-use planning, regulations, decisions, and development approvals under the municipal planning strategy (the Regional Plan). The legislation requires the municipality to make changes to its plans and by-laws to meet these requirements. On October 1, 2024,* Regional Council directed staff to consider the Minimum Planning Requirements as part of the Regional Plan Review process.*Link is to the Agenda. Also view Minutes and Video.

“You are invited to learn about the changes the municipality is making to meet the Minimum Planning Requirements. Please visit the project website for more information and to submit comments: shapeyourcityhalifax.ca/minimum-planning. Comments can be submitted from January 24 until February 24, 2025. All comments will be included in a public report to Regional Council.

“Staff are working to bring forward the full Phase 4 Regional Plan package, including amendments to implement the Minimum Planning Requirements, in Spring 2025. An update will be sent when the public hearing for the Phase 4 Regional Plan has been scheduled. Please stay tuned.

“We encourage residents to continue following the Regional Plan Review and to share comments with us. Please visit the Regional Plan Review Shape Your City page for information and updates. If you have questions, please contact us at regionalplan@halifax.ca.”

 

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