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 "municipality": "West Hants",
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 "jurisdiction": "Nova Scotia",
 "country": "CA",
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   "title": "WH Subdivision By-law (Council-approved May 13, 2008; as amended November 26, 2019)",
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   "summary": "Regulates the subdivision of land in the West Hants area. Document title page: Approved by Council May 13, 2008, Effective June 26, 2008, As Amended November 26, 2019. Sets standards for lot creation, servicing, and plan of subdivision approval.",
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   "title": "West Hants Land Use By-law (Council-approved May 13, 2008; consolidated to May 13, 2026)",
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   "summary": "Land Use By-law for the West Hants area (rural areas and growth centres). Document title page: Approved by Council May 13, 2008, Effective June 26, 2008, Amended to May 13, 2026. Establishes zoning districts, permitted uses, and development standards.",
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   "title": "West Hants Municipal Planning Strategy (Council-approved May 13, 2008; consolidated to May 13, 2025)",
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   "summary": "Policy document guiding land use planning in the West Hants area; enables the land use by-law. Document title page: Approved by Council May 13, 2008, Effective June 26, 2008, Amended to May 13, 2025.",
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