Nova Scotia Approves Halifax Bylaw Restricting Dartmouth Cove Infilling
Halifax restricts private infill to protect wildlife and public access after a company proposed dumping thousands of cubic metres of rock, with provincial amendments requiring municipal authority proof.
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Infilling now restricted in Dartmouth Cove, as new rules pass provincial approval
On Wednesday, Municipal Affairs Minister John A. MacDonald announced he had approved Halifax’s changes to regional planning documents and bylaws related to Dartmouth Cove water lots, with some amendments.
Nova Scotia approves Halifax bylaw restricting Dartmouth Cove infilling
HALIFAX — A waterfront area across the harbour from downtown Halifax is one step closer to being protected against infilling, as the Nova Scotia government says it has approved changes submitted by the municipality — but with amendments. The approval comes more than three years after residents and environmental advocates first mobilized in hopes of […]
MacDonald approves HRM’s planning changes for Dartmouth Cove with amendments » The Laker News
DARTMOUTH: Municipal Affairs Minister John A. MacDonald approved with amendments the Halifax Regional Municipality’s (HRM’s) proposed changes to regional planning documents and bylaws related to Dartmouth Cove water lots. HRM council voted in October to restrict infilling and development of the lots and, under provincial legislation, planning changes must be approved by the province.“Staff raised questions around the municipal boundary, jurisdic…
Province says HRM can move ahead on Dartmouth Cove plan with amendments
Provincial release: Today, November 26, Municipal Affairs Minister John A. MacDonald approved with amendments the Halifax Regional Municipality’s (HRM’s) proposed changes to regional planning documents and bylaws related to Dartmouth Cove water lots. HRM council voted in October to restrict infilling and development of the lots and, under provincial legislation, planning changes must be approved […] More
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