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The Mission Statement of the Planning and Development Department is:

"The Municipality will maximize opportunities for social and economic development while retaining an attractive, sustainable and secure environment for the enjoyment of residents and visitors.  Through responsible and professional leadership and in partnership with others, the Municipality will strive to improve the quality of life for all residents living and working in the larger community."

The following is an overview of the services provided by the Municipality’s Planning Department. Detailed information can be found on the respective Planning Department webpages. 

  1. Community Planning 
  2. Development Control 
    • Process and Review Development Permit Applications
    • Subdivision Plan Review and Approval
    • Land Leased Community By-law – Annual Inspections, Processing and Review of Land Leased Community Permits
  3. Municipal Heritage Property – Registration and Alteration Reviews
  4. Development and Maintenance of Subdivision By-law 
  5. Maintenance of Municipal Lands Database

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BizPal is an online service designed to help you identify which permits and licenses you may require to operate a business.  You will be asked to answer a short series of questions about the nature and scope of your current or proposed business. Based on your answers, you will be provided with a customized list of potential permits and licences from all levels of government that you may require. Please note that all of the information that you provide is done so anonymously and that you may save or print your results for future reference.

 

 

Planning and Development Department - Contact Information

Acting Director
Jeff Merrill  
Phone (902) 541-1340
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Planning Technician / Civic Addressing Coordinator
Melissa Bonin
Phone (902) 541-5305
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Development Officer
Norma Schiefer
Phone: (902) 541-1334
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Administrative Assistant
Linda Roskell
Phone: (902) 541-1351
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General Inquiries
Phone: (902) 541-1325
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