Notice of Public Hearings – October 28, 2026

The Municipality of East Hants will be holding a Public Hearing regarding the following applications:

Official Community Plan Amendment
Council proposal to adopt a new Municipal Planning Strategy policy and Subdivision Bylaw regulation that will enable places of worship/former places of worship to subdivide from cemeteries with reduced setbacks, area, and frontage requirements. The Public Hearing will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Amendments to the Maitland Heritage Conservation District Plan and Bylaw
Amendments include but are not limited to regulations dealing with both signage and accessibility ramps. The inset map shows the existing Conservation District with the proposed addition of property located at 8894 Highway 215. The Public Hearing will begin at 7:40 p.m. At the Hearing Council will decide whether to adopt the proposed amendments.

To view the staff reports or for further information regarding items 1 and 2, contact the Planning & Development Department at 902-883-3387 or email [email protected].

Disposal of Open Space: Canavan Drive & Green Road
A review of the Municipality’s land inventory determined that no current or long-term municipal use has been identified for the properties located on Canavan Drive, Lakelands and Green Road, Lantz. Council is therefore considering the disposal of the open space parcels. The proceeds of the open space disposal will be used for parks, playgrounds and similar public purposes. The Public Hearing will begin at 7:50 p.m.

For further information, please contact Amy Pyne, Manager of Real Estate and Corporate Projects, at 902-883-6204 or [email protected].

The Public Hearing will be held at the Lloyd E. Matheson Centre, 15 Commerce Court, Elmsdale. It will also be livestreamed: easthants.ca/livestream.