Notice of Public Hearing

In the matter of the Municipal Government Act and the Municipality of the District of Chester

TAKE NOTICE THAT on Thursday, April 24, 2025, Chester Municipal Council gave "First Reading" to draft amendments to the Chester Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw. The purpose of the amendments is in reference to Short-term Rental accommodations by adding policy and a general provision and adding and amending definitions for accommodations to distinguish short-term rental accommodations from traditional tourist accommodations and reference other applicable municipal by-laws. 

A PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025. beginning at 6:00p.m. in Municipal Council Chambers (151 King Street, Chester). 

Residents can give their opinions at the Public Hearing by speaking in person or sending written comments to: Pamela Myra, Municipal Clerk, 151 King Street, PO Box 369, Chester, NS  B0J 1J0 or pmyra@chester.ca

Comments must be received before 4:30p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025

Council may vote to approve or reject the amendments at the Council Meeting which will follow the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Copies of the proposed changes are available by contacting the Community Development Department, located at 186 Central Street, Chester.

This Notice was posted to the Municipal Website on April 28, 2025.

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