Development within the Municipality, including construction, renovation, demolition, or change of use, may require one or more permits from the Municipality. The permits you need will depend on the...

It is important to have your civic address number plainly displayed on your house or at the end of your driveway so that emergency services (such as ambulance or fire department personnel) can find...

The Municipality of Chester adheres to the Fire Safety Act of Nova Scotia, mandating the employment of municipal fire inspectors. These inspectors conduct a series of inspections on the occupancies...

One of the Municipality's greatest cultural riches is its collection of buildings spanning the eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Whether they are houses, barns, churches, stores or...

Subdivision Approval must be received any time the boundaries of a parcel of land are altered. This includes creating new lots from a larger parcel, consolidating two or more lots, or changing the...

Documents Chester Village Plan Review More About Zoning About Planning Permission Zoning Confirmation Letters Documents The Municipality of Chester, as with all municipal units in Nova Scotia, has a...

Municipal Government is often called "local government" or "grassroots government" because it's the level of government that is perceived to be closest to citizens. In a three-level system, municipal...

The Municipality is viewed as one of the most progressive in Nova Scotia with investments in innovative projects and infrastructure, partnerships in cutting-edge technology, and a deep awareness of...

In 2014, the Municipality started a process to update our planning documents. This plan review process resulted in new documents that guide how and where the Municipality will grow and change. To date...