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Notice of Adoption - Neighbourhood Nuisance By-law
The District of Lunenburg conducted Second Reading on May 13, 2025 and passed a motion to approve and adopt By-law 050 Neighbourhood Nuisance. The By-law is effective as of May 21, 2025 and is now available to be viewed on our website at https://www.modl.ca/index.php?option=com_docman&view=list&layout=table&slug=municipal-by-laws&own=0&Itemid=281&lang=en
Click pdf Public Notice(440 KB) to view it in its entirety.
Important notice for the residents of the Midville and District Fire District
The Midville and District Fire Department ratepayers meeting held on May 6, 2025, had a low resident attendance. This meeting provides residents the opportunity to review the departments budget and set a tax rate for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. Therefore, another ratepayer meeting on June 3, 2025 at 7:30 pm will be held at the Midville & District Fire Department. Any questions, please contact chief Adam Hubley at 902-298-4240 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2025 Ratepayers Ad
The following Fire and Emergency Service Providers of Lunenburg Municipality invite the public to attend their Annual Rate Payers Meeting.
This meeting will provide you with the information needed to VOTE on your fire tax rate for 2025/2026. Fire Departments are now required to provide their budget documents at least one week in advance of their scheduled meeting; therefore, please contact the name next to your fire service provider to find out if any changes are proposed to your fire rate and where you can get a copy of the proposed budget.
NOTE: In order to vote at your ratepayer meeting your name must appear on your tax bill notice and you must be a ratepayer within the fire district area the meeting is being held. (A copy of your Tax Assessment Bill on the meeting night could be of assistance)
Property Regulations (Municipal-Wide Land Use Planning) Open House
The Municipality has been actively working on municipal-wide land use planning to help shape vibrant, sustainable communities for the future. Launched in 2020, this multi-year project focuses on updating key planning documents, including the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB), to guide development, support community needs, and meet the province’s mandate for land use planning across Nova Scotia.
A key part of this project is introducing zoning for all areas of the municipality, affecting every property. Zoning helps manage growth, protect important resources, and ensure our communities are thoughtfully planned for the years ahead.
The first draft documents were shared with Council and the public on March 13, 2025.
- These were intended as drafts only. They can and will change as we hear from the public over the next few months.
- We are committed to ensuring every property owner in the District knows about this project. We will be sending a direct letter or postcard to every single resident to advertise the open houses.
- We’ll also advertise the open houses and Council meetings on Facebook, CKBW, in the South Shore Bulletin, in Municipal Matters, in our monthly email newsletter (modl.ca/communication), and on this website.
On March 13, 2025, the draft documents were posted as part of the Planning Advisory Committee agenda on the Engage site, and distributed to Council and the public. The documents were intended as drafts, to be reviewed and discussed by both the Planning Advisory Committee, Council, and the public over a series of months through extensive public engagement.
However, we have heard loud and clear from residents that many have serious concerns with the drafts. The overwhelming majority of comments expressed deep concern over possible restrictions on small scale agriculture. There were also general concerns that the draft documents are too restrictive for the District of Lunenburg.
At the March 25, 2025 Council meeting, Council passed a motion “that Municipal Council direct staff to prepare a second draft of the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law that is less restrictive and closer in line to the mandatory minimum planning requirements outlined in the Municipal Government Act.” You can watch Council's discussion at the meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/live/uP1wiDqpcUY?t=936s
As staff rewrite the draft documents, we need to hear directly from residents about their concerns. Our public engagement events are beginning immediately, with efforts that will see staff and Council attend dozens of formal and informal events throughout every district. We will advertise these opportunities through a direct mail postcard to all residents, print and radio ads, and social media sharing. The complete list of engagement events is available at https://engage.modl.ca/modl2040 under the Open Houses and Events tab.
Can't attend an event? You can submit your thoughts by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or you can call a Planner Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm. If you reach our voicemail message, please leave your name and number and a Planner will call you back before the end of day, or the next morning.
Help Protect the District of Lunenburg’s Drinking Water!
Help Protect the District of Lunenburg’s Drinking Water!
We’re seeking households with dug or drilled wells to participate in hydrogeological data collection.
By joining this initiative, you’ll be helping to build a safer, more resilient water future for the District of Lunenburg.
The expected completion date will be May 31,2026. During this time, we will periodically collect data and conduct surveys. You will be asked to:
1. Participate in initial and follow-up surveys.
2. Allow periodic monitoring of your well-water levels and quality through remote monitoring and field visits.
Your active involvement throughout the study period is essential for gathering comprehensive data and insights. At the end of the study, you will receive regular reports on the findings from the study. These reports will include insights into your well’s water quality and levels, as well as any potential risks identified. We will also provide recommendations for managing and improving your well-water resources.
Limited spots available! Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more.
Public Information Session for Osprey Village Planning Amendments
A public information session is scheduled to discuss proposed amendments to the Secondary Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw of the Osprey Village Planned Area. The objective of the amendments is to ensure the planning policies and regulations of Osprey Village better reflect the land use opportunities and restrictions present in the community by permitting appropriate residential development on unserviced land, expand areas that permit residential and commercial uses, and protect open space that is otherwise undevelopable.
The session will take place on February 5, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Council Chambers in the Municipal Office, 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville.
Interested members of the public are encouraged to attend to learn more about the proposed amendment and ask questions.
If you are unable to attend the event in person, you are also invited to participate in the Public Information Session by:
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joining us online on February 5th at 6:30 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/@modlnovascotia
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writing a comment on a Facebook post;
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sending an e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.(External link);
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sending a letter at 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville, NS, B4V 9E4.
If you have any questions on this review, please send us an e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Notice of Intention to Adopt Cluster Development Regulations
On, January 28, 2025, Municipal Council passed First Reading on an amendment to establish Cluster Development regulations. The proposed regulations will guide how development of six or more units on one partially or entirely unserviced lot are permitted through the development agreement approvals process.
A public information session will be held prior to a public hearing and second reading to give residents opportunities to learn about the regulations and ask questions. Details about this session will posted in the coming weeks.
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 11. The meeting will begin at 8:30 am and will be held in Municipal Council Chambers at 10 Allee Champlain Drive, Cookville.
To stay updated about this project, including times and dates for the information session, please click here where you can sign up for our newsletter updates in the Stay Informed section of our engagement website for this project.
For further information, contact the Planning Department offices at 902-530-2802, or visit engage.modl.ca/cluster-development-regulations.
Posted January 28, 2025 at 11:03am.
Council First Reading for Cluster Development Regulations
On January 28, 2025, the Cluster Development regulations will be brought forward to the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg's (MODL) Council in the form of amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Municipal-Wide Land Use By-law. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held in Municipal Council Chambers at 10 Allee Champlain Drive, Cookville. Council meetings are open to the public and any interested residents are encouraged to attend. To view Council's agenda for January 28, 2025, click here.
The amendments to MODL’s planning documents contain the regulations for cluster developments. The Land Use By-law will define what developments these regulations apply to. To view the proposed Land Use By-law, click here.
The Municipal Planning Strategy outlines the procedure by which cluster developments are permitted by development agreement, the requirements that such a development agreement can contain, and the provisions for non-conforming (grandfathered) bare land condominiums, among other policies. To view the proposed Municipal Planning Strategy, click here.
A staff report is available by clicking here. Next steps in this process involve a public information session and a formal public hearing. This website will be updated as soon as dates and times are confirmed.
Notice of Expiry – Cluster Development First Reading
On December 27, 2024, the regulations establishing the Cluster Development regulations reached the one-hundred-and-fifty-day expiry period and are no longer in effect. Under section 246 (4) of the Municipal Government Act, a proposed land-use by-law amendment which has not come into full effect within this timeframe becomes inactive. Council may choose to re-initiate the process by approving first reading again. For more information, including project documents, please click here.
Anti-Racism & Anti-Discrimination Advisory Committee
The Lunenburg County Anti-Racism & Anti-Discrimination Advisory Committee (ARADAC) is established to advise the respective administrations and elected bodies of the Town of Lunenburg, Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Municipality of Chester, Town of Bridgewater and Town of Mahone Bay to advance, strengthen, support, and unify the five municipal units in adopting and implementing Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination initiatives throughout Lunenburg County.
The ARADAC works with partners and communities to help lead and support anti-racism and anti-discrimination initiatives and promote equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. They would work to identify and address systemic racism and inequity in government policy, legislation, programs and services. The ARADAC is an advisory body and is an opportunity to provide valuable perspectives and recommendations for consideration of each respective Council. The ARADRC is supported by a Regional Coordinator.
Interested people are encouraged to complete the intake form.
Deadline: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Forward questions to:
Jennifer Webber, Communications Officer & Outreach Coordinator
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Municipality of the District of Chester
(902) 275-4107
Coastal Protection Regulations Industry Information Session
Builders, developers, surveyors, real estate agents, and other industry professionals are invited to join the Planning and Development Services staff of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg to learn about the new Coastal Protection Regulations over a free breakfast at the Best Western Hotel.
7:45am Doors open
8:00am Buffet breakfast and presentation focused on the topics/issues that are most relevant to people in the industry
8:30am Q&A
9:00am Event ends
Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Thursday, November 21, 2024.
New Playground Open at MARC Ballfields!
The Municipal Activity and Recreation Complex in Dayspring, better known as the MARC, is a year round outdoor recreation facility. With 100 acres of open space, including fields, woods, ponds, brooks and trails, the MARC is perfect for flying a kite, having a picnic, stargazing, watching wildlife near the ponds or exploring the trails on foot, or on mountain bike. The complex also boasts softball fields, an 18-Hole Disc Golf Course (9 baskets), a BMX/Mountain bike skills park and children's playground. With so many offerings, the MARC is ideal to meet all of your recreation needs.
MARC Address:
- Recreation Complex - 33 Leary Fraser Road, Dayspring
- Ballfields - 97 Leary Fraser Road, Dayspring