Town of Lunenburg
119 Cumberland Street, P.O. Box 129
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada B0J 2C0
Phone: (902) 634-4410 Fax: (902) 634-4416
Government
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Planning and DevelopmentTown staff will assist you in completing your planning and Development Permit applications before starting your project. Contact: Bea Renton, CAO at 634-4410, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for assistance. Our staff will guide you through the process. We are here to help you! 1.)  Municipal Planning Strategy The Municipal Planning Strategy is the policy document of Council regarding the use of land in Lunenburg. The accompanying Land Use By-law and Subdivision By-law are the documents through which Council's policies are administered. Municipal Planning Strategy Amendment Process (22.58 kB) 2.)  Land Use By-law Land Use By-law Amendment Process (24.23 kB) 3.) Development Permit The Land Use By-law regulates the type of use permitted on any lot in the Town of Lunenburg and the location of all buildings and structures on any lots. In addition, it deals with requirements for items such as signs, fences and parking. The main tool for administration of the Land Use By-law is the requirement for a development permit for any new development or change in use, or any new structure. This can be as "small" a development as a business relocating to a new address in Town, or placing a sign inside a window, or as large as a brand-new industry locating in Lunenburg. Any change in the outside of a building on the lower portion of Dufferin Street and on Falkland Street and Tannery Road also requires a development permit. Construction and Renovation Project Information Package 4.)  Development Agreement A development agreement is a contract between the owner of a lot and the Town which allows a development which would not usually be allowed on the lot to occur subject to specific terms and conditions. The process can be started either by talking to the planner or writing a letter to the planner outlining your proposal. Development Agreement Process (24.13 kB) 5.)  Subdivision Approval Any change in the boundary of a lot requires subdivision approval. The "Subdivision Application" is the form used for this process, which generally begins with an applicant hiring a surveyor to prepare the required information. Subdivision By-law 2007 (151 kB) Subdivision Application Form (31.06 kB) Subdivision Specifications With Standard Drawings (2.3 MB) 6.)   Town of Lunenburg Planning and Development Maps  |