Minimum Planning Requirements

On August 21, 2024, the Province of Nova Scotia adopted new Minimum Planning Requirements Regulations. These requirements are intended to prioritize increasing housing supply in land-use planning, regulations, decisions, and development approvals under the municipal planning strategy (the Regional Plan). The legislation requires the municipality to make changes to its plans and by-laws to meet these requirements. On October 1, 2024, Regional Council directed staff to consider the Minimum Planning Requirements as part of the Regional Plan Review process.

Please visit the project website for more information: www.shapeyourcityhalifax.ca/minimum-planning.