Public Participation Meeting

Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw Amendment

A Public Participation Meeting will be held at the Kentville Town Hall, 354 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, at 4:30 PM on November 25th, 2025 to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on or make suggestions to the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw. The meeting will include a short presentation by staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments.

Planning Application: The proposed amendments aim to clarify how supportive, transitional, and emergency housing—together referred to as Program-Based Housing—are defined and permitted within the Town’s planning framework. The proposal would establish clear definitions, allow such housing as-of-right in the Medium Density Residential (R3) Zone, and apply existing design and adjacency tools (Policies IM-7(c) and GD-30) to ensure compatibility with surrounding neighbourhoods.

These changes are intended to strengthen fairness, transparency, and consistency in how diverse housing forms are reviewed, while continuing to support the balance and vitality of Kentville’s downtown and residential areas. Members of the public are encouraged to attend, learn about the proposed framework, and share their feedback to help guide Council’s next steps.

Date/Time: November 25th, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Location: Kentville Town Hall, Council Chambers

For further information, copies of the proposed amendments, and questions about submitting comments please contact Darren Shupe, Director of Planning & Development at (902) 679-2529 or dshupe@kentville.ca

November 12, 2025
Chris McNeill, Town Clerk
TOWN OF KENTVILLE