Public Participation

If you have questions on any of the following proposed applications, please contact Municipal Planner, Caroline Robertson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 902-742-5300.

Notice of Public Hearing

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that during its Regular Council meeting on December 18, 2024, the Council of the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth approved the first reading of amendments to the Municipality’s Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law.

In accordance with Section 206 of the Municipal Government Act, the Council intends to hold a Public Hearing to consider amendments to the text of the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law. These amendments will address short-term rentals in a manner substantially similar to what is outlined in Appendix A of the Public Participation Meeting report dated October 24, 2024.

The Public Hearing will take place:

• Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: Council Chambers, Municipal Administration Building, #932 Highway 1, Hebron

The proposed document and Appendix A can be viewed  pdfhere or in person at the Municipal Administration Building between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) up until the day of the Public Hearing. Printed copies are available for a fee.

Written submissions regarding the proposed amendments must be submitted by January 15, 2025. Submissions may be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., dropped off at the Municipal Administration Building, or mailed to:

Municipality of the District of Yarmouth
932 Highway 1
Hebron, NS B5A 5Z5

If you wish to speak at the Public Hearing, you must register in advance by contacting the Municipal Administration office at 902-742-7159 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please provide your full name, phone number, and email address when registering. On the day of the Public Hearing, you will be contacted by phone or email with the scheduled time to speak.

Victoria Brooks
Chief Administrative Officer

This notice was posted to this site on January 2nd, 2025

Public Participation Meeting

There will be a Public Participation meeting for the Municipality of Yarmouth being held on
Thursday, October 24th at 6 PM at the Brooklyn Hall (200 Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn).

This is regarding the following amendment currently under consideration:
Proposed Amendment to MPS & LUB to Align with Provincial Requirements; Short Term Rental Policies.

The purpose of this meeting is for the public to comment on and discuss the amendment.

More information on this amendment can be found in this document:   pdf PAC Report

If you would like to provide feedback on the above amendment, please submit your feedback in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Should you wish to speak at the meeting, you will be required to register in advance by contacting Kim Rowley:
Phone: 902-742-9691 (Ext 7)
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Please provide your first and last name, and a contact number.

On the day of the Public Participation meeting, you will receive a call to let you know what time you will be speaking.
All participants are invited to attend the entire meeting.

Accomodation Cabins

Rezoning Application

To rezone PID 90232257, located AT 3087 Main Shore Road in Port Maitland, from Hamlet Residential (HR) to Hamlet Commercial (HC).

For more information on this proposed application, please view the following documents:

• PAC Report

There will be a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 29th at 6:00 pm at the Municipal Office, 932 Highway 1, Hebron.

Should you wish to speak at the meeting you will be required to register in advance by contacting Jenny Porter at 902-742-7159 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. providing your first name, last name, and phone number. 

If you wish to submit feedback regarding the proposed application you can do so by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or drop off written submissions to the Administration Building, attention Jenny Porter 932 Highway 1 Hebron, NS. The deadline for written submissions is May 20, 2024.