Meet the Team
The Town of Mahone Bay shares many services with neighbouring communities. Sharing services reduces costs to tax payers. Through contract, the Municipality of the District of Chester provides Development, Building and Planning services to the Town of Mahone Bay.
Development Services
[email protected] 902-275-2599
Planning Services
[email protected] 902-275-2599
Building Services
[email protected] 902-275-3080
Development Permit Applications
For information on Development Permits, when one is required, and the conditions necessary to obtain a Development Permit, or to learn more about the subdivision approval process, contact Development Officer, Heather Archibald.
Development / Building Permit Application
Subdivision Approval Application
Building Permit Application
For information on Building Permits, when one is required, and the conditions necessary to obtain a Building Permit, contact the Building Inspector.
Development / Building Permit Application
Demolition Permit Application
Development Agreements
For information and questions related to Development Agreements, contact Senior Planner, Garth Sturtevant.
To view all current Development Agreements in effect, visit the Plans, Reports + Studies page.
Plan Amendments (Municipal Planning Strategy, Land Use By-law and Subdivision By-law)
If you wish to apply to amend the Town of Mahone Bay's Municipal Planning Strategy, Land Use By-law or Subdivision By-law, contact Senior Planner, Garth Sturtevant.
The Town of Mahone Bay's Municipal Planning Strategy, including maps, can be found on the Plans, Reports + Studies page.
The Town of Mahone Bay's Land Use By-law and Subdivision By-law can be found on the By-laws + Policies page.
Building Bylaw and Land Use Bylaw Fees
Tree Identification and Replacement Plan - Terms of Reference
The Town's Land Use By-Law requires that where a development is proposed in a residential or unserviced zone, the applicant will submit a Tree Identification and Replacement Plan (TIRP) completed by a qualified professional. To read the full Tree Identification and Replacement Plan - Terms of Reference click here.
Commercial Signage
Contact Development Officer, Heather Archibald, about commercial signage.
Civic Number
Civic numbers must be displayed in the Town of Mahone Bay.
A civic number sign can be purchased through the Town for $14.
Civic Number Order Form
The Town of Mahone Bay shares many services with neighbouring communities. Sharing services reduces costs to tax payers. Through contract, the Municipality of the District of Chester provides Development, Building and Planning services to the Town of Mahone Bay.
Development Services
[email protected] 902-275-2599
Planning Services
[email protected] 902-275-2599
Building Services
[email protected] 902-275-3080
Development Permit Applications
For information on Development Permits, when one is required, and the conditions necessary to obtain a Development Permit, or to learn more about the subdivision approval process, contact Development Officer, Heather Archibald.
Development / Building Permit Application
Subdivision Approval Application
Building Permit Application
For information on Building Permits, when one is required, and the conditions necessary to obtain a Building Permit, contact the Building Inspector.
Development / Building Permit Application
Demolition Permit Application
Development Agreements
For information and questions related to Development Agreements, contact Senior Planner, Garth Sturtevant.
To view all current Development Agreements in effect, visit the Plans, Reports + Studies page.
Plan Amendments (Municipal Planning Strategy, Land Use By-law and Subdivision By-law)
If you wish to apply to amend the Town of Mahone Bay's Municipal Planning Strategy, Land Use By-law or Subdivision By-law, contact Senior Planner, Garth Sturtevant.
The Town of Mahone Bay's Municipal Planning Strategy, including maps, can be found on the Plans, Reports + Studies page.
The Town of Mahone Bay's Land Use By-law and Subdivision By-law can be found on the By-laws + Policies page.
Building Bylaw and Land Use Bylaw Fees
Tree Identification and Replacement Plan - Terms of Reference
The Town's Land Use By-Law requires that where a development is proposed in a residential or unserviced zone, the applicant will submit a Tree Identification and Replacement Plan (TIRP) completed by a qualified professional. To read the full Tree Identification and Replacement Plan - Terms of Reference click here.
Commercial Signage
Contact Development Officer, Heather Archibald, about commercial signage.
Civic Number
Civic numbers must be displayed in the Town of Mahone Bay.
A civic number sign can be purchased through the Town for $14.
Civic Number Order Form