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# Planning & Development
In Nova Scotia, it is a legal requirement to obtain development and/or building permits before starting any construction on a site or building.
For residents of the Municipality of Inverness County, these services are provided by **Eastern District Planning Commission (EDPC)**.
**Eastern District Planning Commission’s (EDPC) role:**
EDPC supports residents through various stages of the building and development process, including the following services:
* **Land Use Planning**: Developing and implementing Municipal Planning Strategies and Land Use Bylaws to guide community development.
* **Subdivision Approval**: Ensuring legal compliance for land subdivision, including lot creation and consolidation.
* **Building and Fire Inspection**: Conducting inspections to ensure safety and compliance with building codes.
* **Civic Addressing**: Assigning and managing civic addresses for properties.
**Water and Wastewater Inquiries:**
All municipal water or wastewater inquiries (such as connect/disconnect or property servicing) are managed directly through the municipality.
For more information, you can reach the municipality’s Public Works team responsible for water and wastewater at:
**Toll-Free:** 1-866-258-0223, option #4,
**Email** [email protected].
**Bylaw Policies Regulating Recreational Vehicles (RVs) / Travel Trailers**
All inquiries related to the regulation of recreation vehicles (RVs) and travel trailers in the municipality are managed directly through EDP.
For more information, check out a **Frequently Asked Questions document** or contact EDPC directly.
**Contact Information for EDPC:**
Eastern District Planning Commission
606 Reeves St., Unit 3
Port Hawkesbury, NS
B9A 2R7
To get in touch with your local planning and development staff, civic address coordinator, or building inspector, visit the **Eastern District Planning Commission contact page**.
**Interested in Learning More?**
Check out the Municipal Planning & Development Guide created by the Cape Breton Partnership to help developers, builders, and property owners understand the local planning and permitting process in Inverness County.
To view the Inverness County Plan Areas, including the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw, visit Eastern District Planning Commission Plan Documents and Maps.
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