Public Information Meeting

Proposal to permit commercial uses at PID # 60738093 by way of Amendments to the Village of Chester Secondary Planning Strategy and Land use By-law

What :  Public Information Meeting to provide information and solicit comments on proposed amendments to the Chester Village Secondary Planning Strategy (VSPS) and Village Land Use By-Law (VLUB).

When: Wednesday February 4, 2026, beginning at 6:00 pm

Where: Council Chambers, 151 King Street, Chester

What is it: Council has directed Staff to undertake public participation as part of preparation of draft amendments to the VSPS and VLUB to permit non-institutional-related commercial land uses in addition to continued institutional uses at the former train station lands at 20/26 Smith Street in the Village of Chester (PID# 60738093) where commercial use would not be permitted otherwise in the Institutional Area and Institutional Zone. 

How can I have my say?  The meeting is designed to provide information on the proposed amendments and allow for comments, questions, and ideas to be shared. You may also contact Planning staff directly to ask questions or let us know your thoughts on the proposal. 

Staff have been directed to prepare a report outlining the proposed amendments. The report will be considered by the Municipal Planning Advisory Committee to receive a recommendation. The report and recommendation will then be considered by Council before making a final decision following a Public Hearing.

Notices with the date, time and location of future meetings will be posted in a local newspaper, on our website, on Municipal Social Media and at the Municipal Office. Council Meetings are open to members of the public and are also streamed live on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/modcvideo).

Call us! 902-275-2599
Write us! Community Development Department, Box 369, 186 Central Street, Chester, NS  B0J 1J0
Email us! planning@chester.ca