NOTICE OF APPROVAL

TAKE NOTE THAT on January 11th, 2024 Chester Municipal Council approved amendments to the Municipality of Chester Municipal Land Use By-Law, as follows: 

a)  Section 2.0 - Add a definition as a sub-section to the definition for "Dwelling":

Small option dwelling:  a type of home licensed under the Homes for Special Care Act, housing up to four residents with developmental, mental health, or physical disabilities. Residents live independently in the community and receive assistive support from staff.  Small option dwellings are not considered to be residential care facilities such as continuing care facilities or nursing homes. 

b)  Section 4.0 General Provisions - add a new general provision as a sub-section to Section 4.1 Application, Waiver and Exemption

4.1.10  Small Option Dwellings

Small option dwellings shall be permitted in all zones where any type of residential use is permitted. 

The decision of Council can be appealed to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (phone 1-902-424-4448) by any aggrieved person, by the Provincial Director of Planning, or by the Council of an adjacent Municipality within fourteen (14) days after the date of the publication of this notice. 

For further information, call 902-275-2599

P.M. Myra
Municipal Clerk