Answer: In the Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; licence fee: $15 spayed/neutered; $30 un-spayed/un-neutered; $15 tag replacement; leash rule: Dog must be kept on a leash and under control on any land in Town unless on owner's premises or on land where owner consented; not at large; fines: First $75; second $150; third impoundment = permanent seizure (case by case). Source: Companion Animal By-Law C-04, verified 2026-06-05.

Companion Animal By-Law C-04

Summary: Regulates dogs and companion animals in Amherst; covers licensing, leash requirements, and dangerous-animal controls. Approval date November 27, 2023 (stated on document).

$15 spayed/neutered; $30 un-spayed/un-neutered; $15 tag replacement

Dog must be kept on a leash and under control on any land in Town unless on owner's premises or on land where owner consented; not at large

First $75; second $150; third impoundment = permanent seizure (case by case)


Answer: In the Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, permit required: False; permit issuer: Fire Chief (special burning permit for situations not defined in by-law); allowed conditions: Only recreational outdoor burning appliances allowed without permit; clean dry untreated wood; fire max 60 cm wide/45 cm high; 4.75 m from dwelling/property line; no burn if wind over 25 km/h or NSDNRR burn ban; fines: First $250; second $500; third $1,000; fourth $1,500 (statutory $100-$10,000). Source: Fires and Burning of Materials By-Law C-07, verified 2026-06-05.

Fires and Burning of Materials By-Law C-07

Summary: Regulates open burning and disposal of materials by fire within the Town of Amherst; sets out permit requirements and restrictions on burning.

Fire Chief (special burning permit for situations not defined in by-law)

Only recreational outdoor burning appliances allowed without permit; clean dry untreated wood; fire max 60 cm wide/45 cm high; 4.75 m from dwelling/property line; no burn if wind over 25 km/h or NSDNRR burn ban


Answer: The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Town of Amherst Land Use By-Law (LUB) P-2 2025; Town of Amherst Subdivision By-Law P-07, verified 2026-06-05.

Town of Amherst Land Use By-Law (LUB) P-2 2025

Summary: Current Land Use Bylaw (P-2) governing zoning, development and land use in Amherst. First reading 2025-10-27, second reading 2025-11-24, effective 2026-03-17 (stated in document).

Town of Amherst Subdivision By-Law P-07

Summary: Regulates subdivision of land in Amherst; sets lot standards, street requirements, and approval processes. Adopted by Town Council June 21, 2004 (stated on document).


Answer: In the Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, sidewalk clearing: On designated streets: when snowfall exceeds 5 cm, Town clears 42" path, then owners must clear remaining snow/ice/slush within 4 hours; under 5 cm owners clear 42" path themselves; fines: Penalty prescribed by the Summary Proceedings Act (no amount stated). Source: Snow Removal By-Law D-1-C (Consolidation), verified 2026-06-05.

Snow Removal By-Law D-1-C (Consolidation)

Summary: Designates streets for snow removal and sets winter clearing obligations in Amherst. Adopted February 25, 2002; amended/consolidated December 22, 2014 (dates stated in document).

On designated streets: when snowfall exceeds 5 cm, Town clears 42" path, then owners must clear remaining snow/ice/slush within 4 hours; under 5 cm owners clear 42" path themselves

Penalty prescribed by the Summary Proceedings Act (no amount stated)


Answer: Amherst, Nova Scotia has no property maintenance bylaw on record as of 2026-06-05.

Unsightly Premises Administrator Recorded Resolution D-16

Summary: Council recorded resolution (March 17, 1997) appointing the Building Inspector as Unsightly Premises Administrator under the Towns Act. Demoted: a council resolution, not an adopted by-law.

Unsightly Premises Committee Recorded Resolution D-17

Summary: Council recorded resolution (February 16, 1998) establishing the Unsightly Premises Committee under the Towns Act. Demoted: a council resolution, not an adopted by-law.


Answer: In the Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, billing basis: Connection charge and fees per Town's Annual Review of User Fees Policy 03470-03 (Town provides installations within street rights-of-way when owner pays connection charge and property fronts a sewer main); billing basis: Sewer Service Charge (rates, base charges, uniform charges) set by Council resolution, billed quarterly; unmetered mobile homes in land-leased communities pay an annual uniform charge. Source: Bylaw Respecting Discharge into Public Sewers D-3; Sanitary Sewer Rates By-Law D-19, verified 2026-06-05.

Bylaw Respecting Discharge into Public Sewers D-3

Summary: Wastewater Discharge Bylaw (D-3) regulating what may be discharged into Amherst's public sewer and wastewater facilities. Approval date January 21, 2026 (stated on document).

Connection charge and fees per Town's Annual Review of User Fees Policy 03470-03 (Town provides installations within street rights-of-way when owner pays connection charge and property fronts a sewer main)

Section 18 FEES; Section 15 INSTALLATIONS

Sanitary Sewer Rates By-Law D-19

Summary: Sets sanitary sewer utility rates and connection charges for properties in the Town of Amherst. Consolidation effective June 19, 2015.

Sewer Service Charge (rates, base charges, uniform charges) set by Council resolution, billed quarterly; unmetered mobile homes in land-leased communities pay an annual uniform charge


Answer: In the Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, sorting required: True; container or bag limit: 6 bags residual, 3 bags recyclables, 10 bags yard waste, compost bin required; accepted or banned: Banned: hazardous waste, asbestos, tires, dead animals, septic waste. Disposal within Cumberland County.. Source: Town of Amherst Solid Waste By-Law (D-20), verified 2026-06-05.

Town of Amherst Solid Waste By-Law (D-20)

Summary: Governs separation, storage, and curbside collection of residential and commercial solid waste in Amherst; sets rules for compostables, recyclables, and residual waste; requires collector licence for commercial haulers.

6 bags residual, 3 bags recyclables, 10 bags yard waste, compost bin required

Banned: hazardous waste, asbestos, tires, dead animals, septic waste. Disposal within Cumberland County.


Answer: In the Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; who must license: Persons vending on public street, sidewalk, public parking area or park in Town of Amherst; fee: 2 hundred dollars ($200.00); renewal: expire on December 31 of the given year. Source: Mobile Vending on Town Property Bylaw (C-10); Transient Automobile Vendors Bylaw (P-6), verified 2026-06-05.

Mobile Vending on Town Property Bylaw (C-10)

Summary: Requires a permit to vend on Amherst public streets, sidewalks, parking areas, or parks; sets conduct rules for mobile canteens and stationary stands; exempts approved fundraisers with police permission.

Persons vending on public street, sidewalk, public parking area or park in Town of Amherst

non-refundable application fee of 2 hundred dollars

Transient Automobile Vendors Bylaw (P-6)

Summary: Requires a transient automobile vendor licence for persons buying/selling motor vehicles in Amherst on a transient basis; sets application, display, and compliance requirements under the Municipal Government Act.

All Transient Automobile Vendors (Dealers selling Motorized Vehicles without a Principle Place of Business in the Town)

Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) per day, except for Dealers selling motor homes, RVs and/or recreational travel trailers, for which the fee for the license shall be One thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per day

A License is renewable upon application and payment of the required fee.


Answer: Amherst, Nova Scotia has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-05.

Bylaws Index — Town of Amherst

Summary: Official bylaws index listing all adopted Town of Amherst bylaws, organized by A/B/C/D/P series covering animals, fires, snow removal, land use, water/sewer, and more.


Answer: The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: 3700-01 Procurement Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

3700-01 Procurement Policy

Summary: Governs procurement of goods and services by the Town of Amherst.


Answer: The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: 72000-08 Community Support Grants Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

72000-08 Community Support Grants Policy

Summary: Governs community grants provided by the Town of Amherst for recreation and cultural organizations.


Answer: The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: 72300-09 Ice Allocation Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

72300-09 Ice Allocation Policy

Summary: Governs allocation of ice time at Town of Amherst recreational facilities.


Answer: The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: 31600-25 Snow and Ice Management Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

31600-25 Snow and Ice Management Policy

Summary: Governs snow and ice management on Town of Amherst streets and sidewalks.


Answer: The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 7 adopted policies on file: 03000-07 Expense Reimbursement Policy; 04000-07 Hiring Policy; 04050-01 Employment Equity Policy; 04500-02 Workplace Violence & Harassment Prevention Policy; 04500-06 Substance Use Policy; 04530-01 Salary Administration Policy; Reporting Accidents, verified 2026-06-05.

03000-07 Expense Reimbursement Policy

Summary: Governs reimbursement of employee expenses for the Town of Amherst.

04000-07 Hiring Policy

Summary: Governs recruitment and hiring practices for the Town of Amherst.

04050-01 Employment Equity Policy

Summary: Governs employment equity and non-discrimination for Amherst staff.

04500-02 Workplace Violence & Harassment Prevention Policy

Summary: Governs prevention of workplace violence and harassment for Amherst employees.

04500-06 Substance Use Policy

Summary: Governs employee substance use for the Town of Amherst.

04530-01 Salary Administration Policy

Summary: Governs salary structure and compensation for Town of Amherst employees.

Reporting Accidents

Summary: Governs reporting of workplace accidents by Town of Amherst employees.


Answer: The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: 05000-01 Records Management; 05000-04 Routine Access Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

05000-01 Records Management

Summary: Governs records retention and management for the Town of Amherst.

05000-04 Routine Access Policy

Summary: Governs routine public access to Town of Amherst records under FOIPOP.


Answer: The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 3 adopted policies on file: 01130-01 Town Crest Policy; 66000-03 Public Participation and Notification Policy; Media Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

01130-01 Town Crest Policy

Summary: Governs use of the Town of Amherst crest/branding.

66000-03 Public Participation and Notification Policy

Summary: Governs public engagement and notice requirements for planning matters in Amherst.

Media Policy

Summary: Governs Town of Amherst's media relations and communications.


Answer: The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: 68300-05 Policy Respecting the Management of the Volunteer Component of the Amherst Fire Department, verified 2026-06-05.

68300-05 Policy Respecting the Management of the Volunteer Component of the Amherst Fire Department

Summary: Governs volunteer firefighter management for the Amherst Fire Department.


Answer: The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 5 adopted policies on file: 03450-03 Debt Management Policy; 03450-04 Budget Management Policy; 03600-01 Investment Policy; 03800-01 Revenue Collection Policy; 31600-03 Asset Management Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

03450-03 Debt Management Policy

Summary: Governs debt levels and financing decisions for the Town of Amherst.

03450-04 Budget Management Policy

Summary: Governs budget preparation, amendment, and oversight for Amherst.

03600-01 Investment Policy

Summary: Governs investment of surplus funds held by the Town of Amherst.

03800-01 Revenue Collection Policy

Summary: Governs collection of non-tax revenue for the Town of Amherst.

31600-03 Asset Management Policy

Summary: Governs management of municipal infrastructure assets in Amherst.


Answer: The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: 05000-02 Technology Usage Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

05000-02 Technology Usage Policy

Summary: Governs employee use of municipal technology resources in Amherst.


Answer: The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: 10350-20 Code of Conduct for Elected Municipal Officials; 10350-24 Proceedings of Council Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

10350-20 Code of Conduct for Elected Municipal Officials

Summary: Sets conduct standards for elected officials of the Town of Amherst.

10350-24 Proceedings of Council Policy

Summary: Governs rules of procedure for Town of Amherst council meetings.


Answer: The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 5 adopted policies on file: 01120-01 Business Certificate Procedure; 01130-02 Purchase and Use of Bottled Water Policy; 02000-05 Flag Protocol Policy; 02300-04 Land Sales and Development Policy; 66000-06 Affordable Housing Fee Forgiveness Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

01120-01 Business Certificate Procedure

Summary: Procedure governing business certificate issuance in the Town of Amherst.

01130-02 Purchase and Use of Bottled Water Policy

Summary: Governs municipal purchase and use of bottled water.

02000-05 Flag Protocol Policy

Summary: Governs flag flying protocols for municipal buildings in Amherst.

02300-04 Land Sales and Development Policy

Summary: Governs sale and development of Town of Amherst-owned lands.

66000-06 Affordable Housing Fee Forgiveness Policy

Summary: Governs fee forgiveness for affordable housing development applications in Amherst.

Town of Amherst Policies Index

Summary: Top-level policies index for the Town of Amherst, organized into 11 subject categories: Administration, Engineering & Public Works, Executive Operations, Facilities Management, Financial Management, HR Management, Information Management, Parks Management, Planning & Development, Public Protection & Safety, Recreation & Cultural Services.


Answer: Amherst, Nova Scotia has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia, quiet hours: Prohibited on week days and Saturdays before 7:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.; on a Sunday or Holiday before 9:00 a.m. and after 11:00 p.m.; exemptions: Emergency services, government duties, organized holidays/events, agriculture, forestry, fishing, construction with permit, off-highway vehicles.; fines: $200.00-$1,000. Source: Bylaw 8 — Noise, verified 2026-06-05.

Bylaw 8 — Noise

Summary: Noise Bylaw of the Municipality of the County of Annapolis, made under s.172 of the Municipal Government Act; regulates construction noise and nuisance noise county-wide. PDF opened and confirmed.

Prohibited on week days and Saturdays before 7:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.; on a Sunday or Holiday before 9:00 a.m. and after 11:00 p.m.

Emergency services, government duties, organized holidays/events, agriculture, forestry, fishing, construction with permit, off-highway vehicles.


Answer: In the County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia, licence required: False; leash rule: Dogs must not run at large; off premises requires leash or effective control.; fines: not less than $200.00 and not more than $1,000 first offence; not less than $300.00 and not more than $1,000 second; not less than $400.00 and not more than $1,000 third or subsequent. Source: Bylaw 7 — Dogs, verified 2026-06-05.

Bylaw 7 — Dogs

Summary: Dog Bylaw enacted by Council of the Municipality of the County of Annapolis under ss.175-179 of the Municipal Government Act; covers at-large, fierce/dangerous dogs, and enforcement. PDF opened and confirmed.

Dogs must not run at large; off premises requires leash or effective control.

not less than $200.00 and not more than $1,000 first offence; not less than $300.00 and not more than $1,000 second; not less than $400.00 and not more than $1,000 third or subsequent


Answer: The County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Annapolis County Land Use Bylaw — Effective April 23, 2024, verified 2026-06-05.

Annapolis County Land Use Bylaw — Effective April 23, 2024

Summary: County-wide Land Use Bylaw governing zoning, development and land use throughout the Municipality. PDF opened; title 'Annapolis County Land Use Bylaw', effective date April 23, 2024 (stated on document).


Answer: The County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: S1 Solid Waste Resource Bylaw, verified 2026-06-05.

S1 Solid Waste Resource Bylaw

Summary: Annapolis County solid waste bylaw enforced in partnership with Valley Waste-Resource Management; covers separation, storage, and collection of compostables, recyclables, and residual waste across the county.


Answer: Annapolis, Nova Scotia has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-05.

Bylaws & Bylaw Notices — Municipality of the County of Annapolis

Summary: Official bylaws registry (easyfolderlistingpro) for the Municipality of the County of Annapolis; lists Bylaw 7 Dogs, Bylaw 8 Noise, A4 Cat, Bylaw 10 Livestock, S1 Solid Waste, S3 Public Sewers, and more, with the SOT enforcement order.


Answer: The County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Purchasing and Tendering Policy (1.7.4), verified 2026-06-05.

Purchasing and Tendering Policy (1.7.4)

Summary: Governs procurement and tendering of goods and services by the Municipality of the County of Annapolis, consistent with the Public Procurement Act.


Answer: The County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Community Grants Policy (Policy 101), verified 2026-06-05.

Community Grants Policy (Policy 101)

Summary: Governs grants to registered community organizations, providing financial assistance to organizations serving residents of the County of Annapolis subject to annual Council budget.


Answer: The County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia has 4 adopted policies on file: Council Remuneration (Policy 114); Occupational Health and Safety (Policy 130); Respectful Workplace (Policy 137); Travel and Expenses (Policy 128), verified 2026-06-05.

Council Remuneration (Policy 114)

Summary: Sets remuneration and allowances paid to members of the Municipality of the County of Annapolis Council.

Occupational Health and Safety (Policy 130)

Summary: Establishes the occupational health and safety program of the Municipality of the County of Annapolis under the OHS Act.

Respectful Workplace (Policy 137)

Summary: Sets respectful-workplace standards for employees of the Municipality of the County of Annapolis.

Travel and Expenses (Policy 128)

Summary: Governs allowable travel and expense reimbursement for Council and staff of the Municipality of the County of Annapolis.


Answer: The County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Records Management Policy (AM 1.5.4); Routine Access Policy (AM 1.5.5), verified 2026-06-05.

Records Management Policy (AM 1.5.4)

Summary: Governs retention, filing, access, and disposal of official records of the Municipality of the County of Annapolis.

Routine Access Policy (AM 1.5.5)

Summary: Clarifies which Municipality of the County of Annapolis records are available routinely under Part XX of the Municipal Government Act.


Answer: The County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Public Participation (Policy 113), verified 2026-06-05.

Public Participation (Policy 113)

Summary: Adopts a public participation program for planning and other matters as required by the Municipal Government Act for the County of Annapolis.


Answer: The County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Emergency Management Comfort Centres and Shelters (Policy 127), verified 2026-06-05.

Emergency Management Comfort Centres and Shelters (Policy 127)

Summary: Provides guidance for Annapolis Regional Emergency Management (REMO) comfort centres and emergency shelters throughout Annapolis County.


Answer: The County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Hospitality (Policy 131); Low Income Tax Exemption (Policy 105), verified 2026-06-05.

Hospitality (Policy 131)

Summary: Governs allowable hospitality expenditures for the Municipality of the County of Annapolis.

Low Income Tax Exemption (Policy 105)

Summary: Establishes eligibility and application process for low-income property tax exemptions in the Municipality of the County of Annapolis.


Answer: The County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Code of Conduct for Elected Officials (Policy 120); Council Procedures and Committees (Policy 116), verified 2026-06-05.

Code of Conduct for Elected Officials (Policy 120)

Summary: Establishes conduct standards and complaint procedures for elected officials of the Municipality of the County of Annapolis.

Council Procedures and Committees (Policy 116)

Summary: Governs rules of procedure for Council meetings and the structure of committees of the Municipality of the County of Annapolis.


Answer: The County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Road Naming (Policy 126); Unsightly and Dangerous Premises (Policy 134), verified 2026-06-05.

Road Naming (Policy 126)

Summary: Establishes the process for naming and renaming roads within the Municipality of the County of Annapolis.

Unsightly and Dangerous Premises (Policy 134)

Summary: Governs administration of dangerous and unsightly premises provisions in the Municipality of the County of Annapolis.

County of Annapolis Policies — Table of Contents (May 2026)

Summary: Master table of contents for the Municipality of the County of Annapolis Policy and Administration Manual, listing all current adopted policies as of May 2026.

Municipality of the County of Annapolis — Policy and Administration Manual (Policies Index)

Summary: Official policies index page for the Municipality of the County of Annapolis, listing ~63 adopted Policy and Administration Manual policies (numbered codes and Policy 10x series) with downloadable PDFs, plus a May 2026 Table of Contents.


Answer: Annapolis, Nova Scotia has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, quiet hours: 11:00pm to 7:00am (9:00 a.m. on Sundays/Statutory Holidays): 55dBA at point of reception; exemptions: Emergency measures; Canada Day/Natal Day/New Year's/religious holidays; church bells; HVAC; generators during outages; park/parade activities until 11pm; fines: $200-$1,000 or up to 30 days imprisonment. Source: Orderly and Peaceful Conduct By-law (noise/nuisance), verified 2026-06-05.

Orderly and Peaceful Conduct By-law (noise/nuisance)

Summary: Orderly and Peaceful Conduct By-law of the Town of Annapolis Royal; sets A-weighted noise limits and addresses disorderly conduct. PDF opened (scanned) and confirmed.

11:00pm to 7:00am (9:00 a.m. on Sundays/Statutory Holidays): 55dBA at point of reception

Emergency measures; Canada Day/Natal Day/New Year's/religious holidays; church bells; HVAC; generators during outages; park/parade activities until 11pm

$200-$1,000 or up to 30 days imprisonment


Answer: In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, licence required: False; leash rule: Dog at large = off owner's premises without leash or effective care and control; owner liable if dog runs at large; fines: $200-$1,000 first offence; $300-$1,000 second; $400-$1,000 third or subsequent. Source: Dog By-law No. 206, verified 2026-06-05.

Dog By-law No. 206

Summary: Dog By-Law #206 of the Town of Annapolis Royal; covers at-large dogs, leashing, and control of nuisance dogs. PDF opened (scanned) and jurisdiction/title confirmed via OCR.

Dog at large = off owner's premises without leash or effective care and control; owner liable if dog runs at large

$200-$1,000 first offence; $300-$1,000 second; $400-$1,000 third or subsequent


Answer: In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, permit required: False; permit issuer: Fire Chief (only for training fires); allowed conditions: Clean dry wood in acceptable fire pit/fireplace, >25 ft from buildings, spark arrestor, adult present, extinguisher nearby; barbecues and propane fire pits permitted. Source: Outdoor Fire By-law 2023, verified 2026-06-05.

Outdoor Fire By-law 2023

Summary: Outdoor Fire By-law 2023 of the Town of Annapolis Royal; requires permits and regulates outdoor fires. PDF opened (scanned); effective upon publication, no specific date stated.

Clean dry wood in acceptable fire pit/fireplace, >25 ft from buildings, spark arrestor, adult present, extinguisher nearby; barbecues and propane fire pits permitted


Answer: The Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Land Use By-law (December 2020), verified 2026-06-05.

Land Use By-law (December 2020)

Summary: Current Land Use Bylaw for Annapolis Royal (cover dated December 2020) governing zones, permitted uses, and development standards. PDF opened; no specific adoption day stated (takes effect on newspaper notice of adoption).


Answer: Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has no parking & snow bylaw on record as of 2026-06-05.

Streets and Sidewalks By-law (DRAFT)

Summary: Town of Annapolis Royal Streets and Sidewalks By-law. Demoted: the only published PDF is a DRAFT template (filename 'DRAFT-', blank First/Second Reading lines, 'No.: 2023-' with no number) — no evidence of adoption.


Answer: In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, standards: Buildings and yards maintained to minimum standards; yards kept clean and free from thistles and noxious weeds; garbage in enclosures; no health/fire/accident hazards; enforcement: Building official issues written notice of violation fixing time to comply; CAO may apply to Supreme Court (MGA s.181); penalties on conviction. Source: Minimum Housing and Maintenance Standards By-law, verified 2026-06-05.

Minimum Housing and Maintenance Standards By-law

Summary: Minimum Housing and Maintenance Standards (Minimum Standards) By-law of the Town of Annapolis Royal; sets minimum residential occupancy and property-maintenance standards. PDF opened (scanned) and confirmed.

Buildings and yards maintained to minimum standards; yards kept clean and free from thistles and noxious weeds; garbage in enclosures; no health/fire/accident hazards

Building official issues written notice of violation fixing time to comply; CAO may apply to Supreme Court (MGA s.181); penalties on conviction


Answer: In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, where allowed: Only on Council-designated sites, or other areas with written consent of adult occupant of each dwelling within 1,000 m; prohibited on Town trails, streets, sidewalks, school grounds, parks, playgrounds; fines: $100-$10,000 and up to 90 days imprisonment in default. Source: Off-Road Vehicles By-law, verified 2026-06-05.

Off-Road Vehicles By-law

Summary: Off-Road Vehicles By-law of the Town of Annapolis Royal, enacted under s.174(e) of the Municipal Government Act; regulates where and how ORVs may operate. PDF opened (scanned) and confirmed.

Only on Council-designated sites, or other areas with written consent of adult occupant of each dwelling within 1,000 m; prohibited on Town trails, streets, sidewalks, school grounds, parks, playgrounds

$100-$10,000 and up to 90 days imprisonment in default


Answer: In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, connection mandatory: True. Source: Sewer By-law, verified 2026-06-05.

Sewer By-law

Summary: Sewer By-law of the Town of Annapolis Royal; governs the municipal sewer system, connections, and prohibited discharges. PDF opened (scanned) and confirmed.


Answer: The Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Solid Waste By-Law (Town of Annapolis Royal), verified 2026-06-05.

Solid Waste By-Law (Town of Annapolis Royal)

Summary: Town of Annapolis Royal bylaw governing solid waste resource management; signed copy available on town website. Separate from the regional Valley Waste-Resource Management By-Law 2014, which is a higher-tier regional instrument.


Answer: In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; who must license: Persons vending in public places, mobile canteens, stands, flea markets, excluding busking, door-to-door, children's lemonade, non-profit fundraisers, abutters on Schedule A.; renewal: not more than one year from the date of issuance. Source: Vending By-law #208, verified 2026-06-05.

Vending By-law #208

Summary: Governs mobile and non-mobile vending stands in Annapolis Royal; requires a vending permit for all vendors operating on town property; sets conditions for permitted locations and stand conduct.

Persons vending in public places, mobile canteens, stands, flea markets, excluding busking, door-to-door, children's lemonade, non-profit fundraisers, abutters on Schedule A.

not more than one year from the date of issuance


Answer: Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-05.

Policies and By-laws — Town of Annapolis Royal

Summary: Official bylaws index for the Town of Annapolis Royal listing adopted bylaws including Dogs, Land Use, Outdoor Fires, Off-Road Vehicles, Orderly and Peaceful Conduct, Sewer System, Streets and Sidewalks, and Minimum Housing and Maintenance Standards.


Answer: The Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Procurement Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Procurement Policy

Summary: Governs acquisition of goods, general services, construction services, and facilities by the Town of Annapolis Royal. Objectives: best value, fairness, transparency, trade agreement compliance, and sustainable procurement supporting social enterprises.


Answer: The Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Acceptance of Donations Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Acceptance of Donations Policy

Summary: Governs the Town of Annapolis Royal's acceptance of donations and gifts from external parties.


Answer: The Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Facility Usage Agreement for Town Owned Facilities, verified 2026-06-05.

Facility Usage Agreement for Town Owned Facilities

Summary: Governs public and group use of facilities owned by the Town of Annapolis Royal.


Answer: The Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Snow and Ice Control Policy #2023-09, verified 2026-06-05.

Snow and Ice Control Policy #2023-09

Summary: Governs snow and ice control for Town of Annapolis Royal roads and sidewalks, addressing overtime/salt costs, insurance liability, and road inspection standards.


Answer: The Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has 5 adopted policies on file: Anti-Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Policy; Council and Staff Expenses Policy; Occupational Health and Safety Policy; Pension Policy; Staff Training Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Anti-Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Policy

Summary: Governs prevention of workplace violence and harassment for Town of Annapolis Royal employees.

Council and Staff Expenses Policy

Summary: Governs expense claims by council members and staff in the Town of Annapolis Royal.

Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Summary: Governs workplace health and safety standards for Town of Annapolis Royal employees.

Pension Policy

Summary: Governs employee pension arrangements for the Town of Annapolis Royal.

Staff Training Policy

Summary: Governs professional development and training for Town of Annapolis Royal employees.


Answer: The Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Routine Access Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Routine Access Policy

Summary: Clarifies which Town of Annapolis Royal records are available routinely on request versus those requiring Responsible Officer review under the Municipal Government Act FOIPOP provisions.


Answer: The Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has 3 adopted policies on file: Communications Policy; Public Participation Policy; Social Media Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Communications Policy

Summary: Governs external and internal communications for the Town of Annapolis Royal.

Public Participation Policy

Summary: Governs how the Town of Annapolis Royal engages the public in municipal decision-making.

Social Media Policy

Summary: Governs use of social media channels by the Town of Annapolis Royal and its staff.


Answer: The Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Annapolis Hub Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Policy; Annapolis Regional Emergency Management Comfort Centres and Emergency Shelters Policy #2023-10, verified 2026-06-05.

Annapolis Hub Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Policy

Summary: Governs the Annapolis Hub's use as a comfort centre and emergency shelter for the Town of Annapolis Royal.

Annapolis Regional Emergency Management Comfort Centres and Emergency Shelters Policy #2023-10

Summary: Establishes guidelines for operating regional emergency comfort centres and shelters under the Annapolis Regional Emergency Management framework.


Answer: The Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has 4 adopted policies on file: Accounts Receivable Policy for Non Tax and Non Water Utility Revenue; Asset Management Policy; Investment Policy; Tax Collection Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Accounts Receivable Policy for Non Tax and Non Water Utility Revenue

Summary: Governs collection of non-tax and non-water utility accounts receivable for the Town of Annapolis Royal.

Asset Management Policy

Summary: Governs long-term management of Town of Annapolis Royal's municipal infrastructure assets.

Investment Policy

Summary: Establishes standards for investment of surplus funds of the Town of Annapolis Royal, excluding funds held in trust, escrow, provincial control, or employee retirement accounts.

Tax Collection Policy

Summary: Governs collection of municipal taxes owed to the Town of Annapolis Royal.


Answer: The Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Code of Conduct for Elected Officials, verified 2026-06-05.

Code of Conduct for Elected Officials

Summary: Sets conduct standards for elected officials of the Town of Annapolis Royal.


Answer: The Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Accessibility Rebate Policy; Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Sponsorship Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Accessibility Rebate Policy

Summary: Governs rebates for accessibility improvements to properties in Annapolis Royal.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Sponsorship Policy

Summary: Governs sponsorship arrangements for EV charging infrastructure on Town of Annapolis Royal property.

Town of Annapolis Royal Policies and By-laws Index

Summary: Combined Policies and By-laws listing page for the Town of Annapolis Royal. Policies section contains 70+ individual adopted policies; by-laws section listed separately. Only policies are recorded here per scope.


Answer: Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, quiet hours: 70 dBA or more prohibited before 7:00 am or after 10:00 pm; 90 dBA or more at any time; construction hours: Construction prohibited Mon-Fri before 7:00am/after 9:30pm; Sat before 8:00am/after 7:00pm; Sun/Holidays before 9:00am/after 7:00pm; exemptions: Emergency response personnel; Canada Day/New Year's/religious activities; church bells; municipal/utility work 7am-10pm; park/recreation activities 5am-midnight; fines: $500-$10,000 and up to 30 days imprisonment; $250 voluntary payment in lieu. Source: A By-Law Respecting the Control of Noise, verified 2026-06-05.

A By-Law Respecting the Control of Noise

Summary: Noise By-law of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish; regulates construction and nuisance noise. PDF opened and jurisdiction/title confirmed.

70 dBA or more prohibited before 7:00 am or after 10:00 pm; 90 dBA or more at any time

Construction prohibited Mon-Fri before 7:00am/after 9:30pm; Sat before 8:00am/after 7:00pm; Sun/Holidays before 9:00am/after 7:00pm

Emergency response personnel; Canada Day/New Year's/religious activities; church bells; municipal/utility work 7am-10pm; park/recreation activities 5am-midnight

$500-$10,000 and up to 30 days imprisonment; $250 voluntary payment in lieu


Answer: In the County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; max animals: Max dogs limited by kennel building size at ratio of 5.5 square metres per dog; fines: $1,000-$10,000 and up to two months imprisonment in default; leash rule: Off owner's property, dog must be under control by harness or leash; not running at large; tethered dog that can leave property = at large. Source: By-law 01-2024 Respecting Commercial Dog Care and Kennel Facilities; By-law 03-2019 Respecting the Responsible Ownership of Dogs, verified 2026-06-05.

By-law 01-2024 Respecting Commercial Dog Care and Kennel Facilities

Summary: By-law 01-2024 of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish regulating commercial dog care and kennel facilities. PDF opened and confirmed.

Max dogs limited by kennel building size at ratio of 5.5 square metres per dog

$1,000-$10,000 and up to two months imprisonment in default

By-law 03-2019 Respecting the Responsible Ownership of Dogs

Summary: By-law 03-2019 of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish respecting responsible dog ownership (licensing, control). PDF opened and confirmed; registration/seal date left blank in document.

Off owner's property, dog must be under control by harness or leash; not running at large; tethered dog that can leave property = at large

Not less than $300 and not more than $10,000; up to 30 days imprisonment in default


Answer: The County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Land Use By-law — Central Antigonish Plan Area; Land Use By-law — Eastern Antigonish County Planning Area; Municipality of the County of Antigonish Land Use By-law (2024), verified 2026-06-05.

Land Use By-law — Central Antigonish Plan Area

Summary: Land Use By-law for the Central Antigonish Plan Area in the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, administered by the Eastern District Planning Commission. PDF opened and jurisdiction confirmed.

Land Use By-law — Eastern Antigonish County Planning Area

Summary: Land Use By-law for the Eastern Antigonish County Planning Area (Districts 7/8/9) of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, administered by EDPC. Ministerial approval October 13, 1994; consolidated with amendments to March 24, 2026.

Municipality of the County of Antigonish Land Use By-law (2024)

Summary: County-wide Land Use By-law (2024) for the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, administered by the Eastern District Planning Commission. First reading 2024-04-09, second reading 2024-06-11, ministerial approval 2024-10-08, effective 2024-10-28 (stated on document).


Answer: In the County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: Annual Sewer Service Charge per Equivalent User Unit (Schedule 'A'), rate set annually by Council. Source: Sewer By-Law (Regulation of Discharges to the Public Sewer Systems), verified 2026-06-05.

Sewer By-Law (Regulation of Discharges to the Public Sewer Systems)

Summary: Sewer By-law enacted by Council of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish; regulates discharges to public sewer systems. PDF opened and confirmed.

Annual Sewer Service Charge per Equivalent User Unit (Schedule 'A'), rate set annually by Council


Answer: In the County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, sorting required: True; container or bag limit: Compostables in wheeled cart; recyclables in blue tinted bags; residual in transparent bags; max 25 kg.; accepted or banned: Prohibited: hazardous waste, asbestos, septic waste, tires, dead animals, industrial waste, waste from outside Municipality.; fee: Charged on municipal tax bill or invoice; facility tipping fees vary by material per policy.. Source: Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste By-Law (Antigonish County), verified 2026-06-05.

Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste By-Law (Antigonish County)

Summary: Governs collection and disposal of solid waste in Antigonish County; covers compostables, recyclables, and residual waste; defines backyard composting, contaminated soil, and construction/demolition debris; sets collection obligations.

Compostables in wheeled cart; recyclables in blue tinted bags; residual in transparent bags; max 25 kg.

Prohibited: hazardous waste, asbestos, septic waste, tires, dead animals, industrial waste, waste from outside Municipality.

Charged on municipal tax bill or invoice; facility tipping fees vary by material per policy.


Answer: In the County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; who must license: Persons promoting, organizing or holding a large special event (750+ people) within the Municipality.. Source: Special Events By-Law (Antigonish County), verified 2026-06-05.

Special Events By-Law (Antigonish County)

Summary: Regulates special events held within Antigonish County; requires permit application (Form A); sets conditions for approval of temporary public events on county land or roads.

Persons promoting, organizing or holding a large special event (750+ people) within the Municipality.


Answer: Antigonish, Nova Scotia has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-05.

Municipal By-Laws Index — County of Antigonish

Summary: Official bylaws index for the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, listing PDFs for noise, dogs, kennels, sewer, solid waste, heritage, and other bylaws; planning/land-use documents are hosted by the Eastern District Planning Commission (edpc.ca).


Answer: The County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Procurement & Sustainable Purchasing Policy (Policy 16), verified 2026-06-05.

Procurement & Sustainable Purchasing Policy (Policy 16)

Summary: Governs County purchasing practices, including sustainable purchasing principles and procurement thresholds.


Answer: The County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Community Partnership Grants Policy (Policy 36); Council Special District Grant Policy (Policy 34), verified 2026-06-05.

Community Partnership Grants Policy (Policy 36)

Summary: Governs eligibility and application for community partnership grants funded by Antigonish County.

Council Special District Grant Policy (Policy 34)

Summary: Sets criteria and procedures for special district grants awarded by Antigonish County Council.


Answer: The County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 5 adopted policies on file: Council Remuneration Policy (Policy 14); Human Resources Administrative Manual for Employees (Policy 5); Occupational Health & Safety Policy (Policy 28); Policy on Municipal Council and CAO Expense Reimbursement (Policy 23); Workplace Health and Wellness Policy (Policy 42), verified 2026-06-05.

Council Remuneration Policy (Policy 14)

Summary: Sets the remuneration and allowance rates paid to County Council members for their service.

Human Resources Administrative Manual for Employees (Policy 5)

Summary: Comprehensive HR manual governing employment conditions, benefits, conduct, and administrative procedures for all County employees.

Occupational Health & Safety Policy (Policy 28)

Summary: Establishes the County's commitment to occupational health and safety and the responsibilities of management and employees.

Policy on Municipal Council and CAO Expense Reimbursement (Policy 23)

Summary: Governs allowable expenses and reimbursement procedures for Council members and the Chief Administrative Officer.

Workplace Health and Wellness Policy (Policy 42)

Summary: Promotes employee health and wellness through programs and workplace supports for County staff.


Answer: The County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Records Management Policy (Policy 40), verified 2026-06-05.

Records Management Policy (Policy 40)

Summary: Governs the retention, filing, access, and disposal of official municipal records for Antigonish County.


Answer: The County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Municipal Complaint Handling Policy (Policy 1); Public Participation Policy (Policy 17), verified 2026-06-05.

Municipal Complaint Handling Policy (Policy 1)

Summary: Establishes the process for the County to receive, handle, and respond to complaints from the public about municipal services and staff conduct.

Public Participation Policy (Policy 17)

Summary: Sets rules for public participation at Council and Committee meetings, including delegation procedures and time limits.


Answer: The County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Policy (Policy 39), verified 2026-06-05.

Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Policy (Policy 39)

Summary: Governs the activation, operation, and management of comfort centres and emergency shelters during declared emergencies in Antigonish County.


Answer: The County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 7 adopted policies on file: Cheques, Cash Receipts, and Deposits (Policy 9); Hospitality Policy (Policy 44); Interest and Late Charges Policy (Policy 21); Investment Policy (Policy 13); Tax Exemption Policy for Non-Profit Organizations (Policy 35); Tax Exemption for Low Income Tax Payers Policy (Policy 15); Write-offs Write-ons (Policy 10), verified 2026-06-05.

Cheques, Cash Receipts, and Deposits (Policy 9)

Summary: Financial controls policy governing handling of cheques, cash receipts, and bank deposits for the County.

Hospitality Policy (Policy 44)

Summary: Governs allowable expenditures for hospitality and refreshments at County events and meetings.

Interest and Late Charges Policy (Policy 21)

Summary: Sets the interest rates and late charges applied to overdue property tax accounts in Antigonish County.

Investment Policy (Policy 13)

Summary: Governs the investment of County funds, including permitted instruments, risk management, and reporting requirements.

Tax Exemption Policy for Non-Profit Organizations (Policy 35)

Summary: Establishes eligibility criteria for property tax exemptions available to non-profit organizations in Antigonish County.

Tax Exemption for Low Income Tax Payers Policy (Policy 15)

Summary: Establishes eligibility criteria and application process for property tax exemptions available to low-income residents of Antigonish County.

Write-offs Write-ons (Policy 10)

Summary: Policy governing the write-off and write-on of accounts receivable and financial entries for the County.


Answer: The County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Code of Conduct for Elected Officials (Policy 51); Position of Warden and Deputy Warden (Policy 2), verified 2026-06-05.

Code of Conduct for Elected Officials (Policy 51)

Summary: Establishes standards of conduct, integrity obligations, and complaint procedures for elected members of Antigonish County Council.

Position of Warden and Deputy Warden (Policy 2)

Summary: Defines the roles and responsibilities of the Warden and Deputy Warden positions within Antigonish County Council.


Answer: The County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 7 adopted policies on file: Inter-municipal Agreement Policy (Policy 19); Naming and Renaming Municipal Streets and Private Roads Policy (Policy 25); Policy Review Policy (Policy 54); Private Roads and Municipal Waste Collection Policy (Policy 12); Sale and Exchange of Municipal Land Policy (Policy 29); Streetlight Policy (Policy 7); Water Metering Policy (Policy 26), verified 2026-06-05.

Inter-municipal Agreement Policy (Policy 19)

Summary: Governs the County's process for entering into inter-municipal agreements with other municipalities.

Naming and Renaming Municipal Streets and Private Roads Policy (Policy 25)

Summary: Establishes the process for naming and renaming streets and private roads within Antigonish County.

Policy Review Policy (Policy 54)

Summary: Establishes the process and schedule for the regular review and updating of Antigonish County's policy manual.

Private Roads and Municipal Waste Collection Policy (Policy 12)

Summary: Sets conditions under which the County provides waste collection services on private roads.

Sale and Exchange of Municipal Land Policy (Policy 29)

Summary: Sets the process and requirements for the sale or exchange of municipally-owned land in Antigonish County.

Streetlight Policy (Policy 7)

Summary: Governs installation, maintenance, and cost-sharing arrangements for streetlights within the County.

Water Metering Policy (Policy 26)

Summary: Governs water metering installation, maintenance, and billing procedures for water service customers in the County.

Municipal Policies Index

Summary: Index page listing all 54 numbered council/administrative policies for the County Municipality of Antigonish. Organized by policy number with direct PDF links.


Answer: Antigonish, Nova Scotia has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, quiet hours: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.: 65 dBA; 10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.: 55 dBA; construction hours: Construction noise permitted between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for which a Building Permit has been issued; exemptions: Town/Province/Canada/utility employees; snow removal; athletic/recreation/school activities 7am-11pm; religious activities 7am-11pm; Highland Games and Exhibition 8am-2am; Frosh Week 8am-11pm; fines: $387.50 per occurrence. Source: Noise Control By-Law; Nuisance Party By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.

Noise Control By-Law

Summary: Noise Control By-law of the Town of Antigonish; controls noise disturbances. PDF opened (scanned) and confirmed; amendments certified July 3, 2013.

Construction noise permitted between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for which a Building Permit has been issued

Town/Province/Canada/utility employees; snow removal; athletic/recreation/school activities 7am-11pm; religious activities 7am-11pm; Highland Games and Exhibition 8am-2am; Frosh Week 8am-11pm

Nuisance Party By-Law

Summary: Nuisance Party By-law of the Town of Antigonish, made under s.172 of the Municipal Government Act; addresses disruptive gatherings. PDF opened and confirmed.

Not less than $400 first offence, $600 second offence, $900 third and subsequent offences


Answer: In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; leash rule: Runs at large = found anywhere other than owner's premises without continuous restraint and control of a person; fines: First offence $135.75 (within 14 days) / $164.50; up to Fourth offence $394.50 / $682.00. Source: Dog Control By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.

Dog Control By-Law

Summary: Dog Control By-law of the Town of Antigonish; covers leashing, licensing, and dangerous dogs. PDF opened (scanned) and confirmed; amendments certified July 3, 2013.

Runs at large = found anywhere other than owner's premises without continuous restraint and control of a person

First offence $135.75 (within 14 days) / $164.50; up to Fourth offence $394.50 / $682.00


Answer: In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, permit required: False; allowed conditions: Fires in acceptable fire pit with spark arrestor, dry seasoned firewood, >15 ft from buildings/property line, no nuisance, adult present, extinguisher nearby; barbecues permitted; fines: First offence $250.00; second $1,000.00; third $5,000.00 (no less than $250, not exceeding $5,000). Source: Outdoor Fire By-law, verified 2026-06-05.

Outdoor Fire By-law

Summary: Outdoor Fire By-law of the Town of Antigonish; regulates outdoor fires and open burning under the Municipal Government Act. PDF opened (scanned) and confirmed.

Fires in acceptable fire pit with spark arrestor, dry seasoned firewood, >15 ft from buildings/property line, no nuisance, adult present, extinguisher nearby; barbecues permitted

First offence $250.00; second $1,000.00; third $5,000.00 (no less than $250, not exceeding $5,000)


Answer: The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Subdivision By-law; Town of Antigonish Land Use By-law, verified 2026-06-05.

Subdivision By-law

Summary: Town of Antigonish Subdivision By-law; sets lot, layout, and servicing requirements. Adopted by Town Council January 19, 2009 (stated on document).

Town of Antigonish Land Use By-law

Summary: Town of Antigonish Land Use By-law (74 pp.) governing zones and permitted uses. Ministerial approval April 14, 2020, effective May 7, 2020 (stated on document). Replaces the index's referral-notice page.


Answer: In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, sidewalk clearing: Occupants of Core-area premises must keep sidewalk clear and remove snow/debris within 4 hours of cessation of snowfall (within 4 hours after daylight if snow ceases at night); fines: $78.75 for failing to clear snow from sidewalks/gutters; $165.00 for obstructing a street or sidewalk; winter parking ban: Overnight Winter Parking Ban annually as defined in the Town's Parking Policy; no vehicle parked on Town street or lot between specified hours; seasonal overnight lot parking must move by 7:00 a.m.. Source: Ice and Snow Removal By-law; Parking By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.

Ice and Snow Removal By-law

Summary: Ice and Snow Removal By-law of the Town of Antigonish; requires clearing of ice and snow. PDF opened (scanned) and confirmed.

Occupants of Core-area premises must keep sidewalk clear and remove snow/debris within 4 hours of cessation of snowfall (within 4 hours after daylight if snow ceases at night)

$78.75 for failing to clear snow from sidewalks/gutters; $165.00 for obstructing a street or sidewalk

Parking By-Law

Summary: Parking By-law of the Town of Antigonish, enacted under s.153 of the Motor Vehicle Act; regulates parking on public streets. PDF opened (scanned) and confirmed.

Overnight Winter Parking Ban annually as defined in the Town's Parking Policy; no vehicle parked on Town street or lot between specified hours; seasonal overnight lot parking must move by 7:00 a.m.

s. 13 Overnight Winter Parking; s. 12(a)


Answer: In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, standards: Owners must maintain residential buildings to minimum standards: structural soundness, weather-tight roofs/walls, pest-free, fire prevention, heating to 20C, plumbing, egress; enforcement: Inspector serves Order to Comply specifying non-compliance and reinspection date; failure leads to daily summary offence tickets ($250) and Supreme Court remedies (MGA s.181). Source: Minimum Standards for Residential Occupancies By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.

Minimum Standards for Residential Occupancies By-Law

Summary: Minimum Standards for Residential Occupancies By-law of the Town of Antigonish, under s.181 of the Municipal Government Act; sets property maintenance standards. PDF opened and confirmed.

Owners must maintain residential buildings to minimum standards: structural soundness, weather-tight roofs/walls, pest-free, fire prevention, heating to 20C, plumbing, egress

Inspector serves Order to Comply specifying non-compliance and reinspection date; failure leads to daily summary offence tickets ($250) and Supreme Court remedies (MGA s.181)

s. 3; s. 9 Structural Soundness; s. 18 Heating

s. 7 Orders by the Inspector; s. 25 Enforcement


Answer: In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, billing basis: Metered customers: sewer usage charge as percentage of water rates; non-metered customers: pro-rated by Equivalent User Units (Schedule 'A'); connection mandatory: True. Source: Sewer Charges By-law; Sewer Connection Bylaw, verified 2026-06-05.

Sewer Charges By-law

Summary: Town of Antigonish Sewer Charges By-law; sets sewer service charges. PDF opened (scanned) and confirmed.

Metered customers: sewer usage charge as percentage of water rates; non-metered customers: pro-rated by Equivalent User Units (Schedule 'A')

Sewer Connection Bylaw

Summary: Town of Antigonish Sewer Connection By-law; regulates connections to the municipal sewer system. PDF opened (scanned) and confirmed.


Answer: In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, sorting required: True; container or bag limit: Residual: non-coloured clear bags; Recycling: unmarked transparent blue bags; Organics: 242 litre wheeled cart; accepted or banned: Banned: Schedule B materials (cardboard, organics, electronics); Burning prohibited.; fee: Annual 'Waste Collection Charge' billed with property tax. Source: Solid Waste Management By-law (Town of Antigonish, No. 115), verified 2026-06-05.

Solid Waste Management By-law (Town of Antigonish, No. 115)

Summary: Governs collection and sorting of residential and commercial solid waste in the Town of Antigonish; prohibits burning; sets curbside collection eligibility, source-separation rules, and storage standards. Waste collection charge billed with property tax.

Residual: non-coloured clear bags; Recycling: unmarked transparent blue bags; Organics: 242 litre wheeled cart

Banned: Schedule B materials (cardboard, organics, electronics); Burning prohibited.

Annual 'Waste Collection Charge' billed with property tax


Answer: The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Lodging Home Registry By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.

Lodging Home Registry By-Law

Summary: Town of Antigonish Lodging Home Registry By-law requiring registration of lodging homes (rooming/boarding houses) for building and fire-code compliance. Second reading/passage January 20, 2020, advertised January 29, 2020. Recategorized to 'other': it governs rooming/boarding houses, not short-term rentals.

Town of Antigonish By-laws Index

Summary: Official index listing adopted Town of Antigonish bylaws with links to PDFs for noise, nuisance party, dog control, outdoor fire, parking, snow removal, minimum standards, subdivision, lodging home registry, and sewer bylaws.


Answer: The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Procurement Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Procurement Policy

Summary: Governs procurement of goods and services by the Town of Antigonish, including thresholds for competitive bidding.


Answer: The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 3 adopted policies on file: Community Grants Policy; Town Services and Affordable Housing Grant Policy; Town of Antigonish Community Grants Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Community Grants Policy

Summary: Establishes eligibility criteria and application procedures for community grants offered by the Town of Antigonish.

Town Services and Affordable Housing Grant Policy

Summary: Establishes a grant program to support affordable housing development and town services in Antigonish.

Town of Antigonish Community Grants Policy

Summary: Governs eligibility and application for community grants provided by the Town of Antigonish.


Answer: The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Snow and Ice Control Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Snow and Ice Control Policy

Summary: Governs snow clearing, salting, and ice control operations on Town of Antigonish roads and sidewalks.


Answer: The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 3 adopted policies on file: Human Resources Policy; Travel Policy; Workplace Health and Wellness Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Human Resources Policy

Summary: Comprehensive policy governing employment practices, conduct, and benefits for Town of Antigonish employees.

Travel Policy

Summary: Sets allowable expenses and procedures for travel by Town of Antigonish Council and staff.

Workplace Health and Wellness Policy

Summary: Promotes health and wellness programs for Town of Antigonish employees.


Answer: The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Records Management Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Records Management Policy

Summary: Governs the retention, access, and disposal of official records for the Town of Antigonish.


Answer: The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 3 adopted policies on file: Advertising Policy; Live Streaming Policy; Media Communications and Information Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Advertising Policy

Summary: Sets standards for advertising by and on behalf of the Town of Antigonish.

Live Streaming Policy

Summary: Governs live streaming of Council meetings and Town events for the Town of Antigonish.

Media Communications and Information Policy

Summary: Establishes protocols for media relations and public communications from the Town of Antigonish.


Answer: The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Policy; Emergency Measures Designate Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Policy

Summary: Governs the operation of comfort centres and emergency shelters during emergency situations in the Town of Antigonish.

Emergency Measures Designate Policy

Summary: Designates responsibilities and authority for emergency management in the Town of Antigonish.


Answer: The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 5 adopted policies on file: Corporate Credit Card Policy; Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Policy; Low Income Property Tax Exemption Policy; Municipal User Fees Policy; Risk Management Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Corporate Credit Card Policy

Summary: Governs the issuance, use, and reconciliation of corporate credit cards for Town of Antigonish staff.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Policy

Summary: Governs use of electronic funds transfers for Town of Antigonish financial transactions, including authorization controls and security requirements.

Low Income Property Tax Exemption Policy

Summary: Sets eligibility criteria and application process for property tax exemptions for low-income property owners in the Town of Antigonish.

Municipal User Fees Policy

Summary: Establishes user fees for Town of Antigonish municipal services and facilities.

Risk Management Policy

Summary: Sets the Town of Antigonish's approach to identifying, assessing, and managing municipal risk.


Answer: The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 4 adopted policies on file: Acceptance of Gifts Policy; Advisory Committee Policy; Code of Conduct for Town of Antigonish Council; Sympathy Gifts Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Acceptance of Gifts Policy

Summary: Governs the acceptance of gifts, hospitality, and benefits by Town of Antigonish Council members and staff.

Advisory Committee Policy

Summary: Establishes the mandate, composition, and procedures for advisory committees of the Town of Antigonish Council.

Code of Conduct for Town of Antigonish Council

Summary: Establishes standards of conduct and integrity obligations for elected members of the Town of Antigonish Council.

Sympathy Gifts Policy

Summary: Sets guidelines for the giving of sympathy gifts on behalf of the Town of Antigonish Council and administration.


Answer: The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Parking Policy; Traffic Authority Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Parking Policy

Summary: Governs parking regulations and enforcement on Town of Antigonish municipal property and streets.

Traffic Authority Policy

Summary: Designates traffic authority responsibilities and sets standards for traffic management within the Town of Antigonish.

Policies Index Page

Summary: Index page listing all 65 council and administrative policies for the Town of Antigonish, organized alphabetically with direct links to each policy document.


Answer: Antigonish, Nova Scotia has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia, construction hours: Construction prohibited Mon-Fri before 7:00am/after 9:00pm; Sat & Sun before 8:00am/after 9:00pm; Statutory Holiday/Remembrance Day before 9:00am/after 9:00pm; exemptions: Emergency response personnel; festive/religious activities; church bells; municipal/utility work 7am-9pm; park/recreation activities 7am-11pm; designated off-highway vehicle sites; generators during outages; fines: Not less than $200 and not more than $2,000 and up to 7 days imprisonment in default. Source: By-Law #9A: Noise, verified 2026-06-05.

By-Law #9A: Noise

Summary: Regulates noise disturbances in the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Construction prohibited Mon-Fri before 7:00am/after 9:00pm; Sat & Sun before 8:00am/after 9:00pm; Statutory Holiday/Remembrance Day before 9:00am/after 9:00pm

Emergency response personnel; festive/religious activities; church bells; municipal/utility work 7am-9pm; park/recreation activities 7am-11pm; designated off-highway vehicle sites; generators during outages

Not less than $200 and not more than $2,000 and up to 7 days imprisonment in default


Answer: In the District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia, leash rule: Owner/harbourer of any domestic animal who does not prevent it from going at large is liable to a penalty; fines: Not under $25.00 and not exceeding $250.00; up to 2 months imprisonment in default; licence required: True; licence fee: $20; $10 neutered/spayed; $5 neutered/spayed with microchip or tattoo. Source: By-Law #11: Animals; By-Law #12A: Dogs, verified 2026-06-05.

By-Law #11: Animals

Summary: Regulates animals within the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Owner/harbourer of any domestic animal who does not prevent it from going at large is liable to a penalty

Not under $25.00 and not exceeding $250.00; up to 2 months imprisonment in default

By-Law #12A: Dogs

Summary: Regulates dog ownership, licensing, and control in the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

$20; $10 neutered/spayed; $5 neutered/spayed with microchip or tattoo

Off owner's premises, dog must be on leash or harness under continuous restraint and control of a person; tethered dog able to leave property = at large

Penalties per Schedule B, e.g. $100 (feces/barking), $150 at large unlicensed, $500 fierce/dangerous; doubled/tripled for repeat within 12 months


Answer: The District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Land Use By-law — Municipality of the District of Argyle, verified 2026-06-05.

Land Use By-law — Municipality of the District of Argyle

Summary: Land Use By-law for the Municipality of the District of Argyle. Adopted June 23 2020, in effect August 17 2020; office consolidation July 31 2025. Governs permitted uses, development standards, and zoning.

Municipal Planning Strategy — Municipality of the District of Argyle

Summary: Municipal Planning Strategy guiding land use policy in the Municipality of the District of Argyle. Adopted June 23 2020, in effect August 17 2020 (not a by-law itself).


Answer: In the District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia, sale or use restricted: Buy, sell, keep, set off or use squibs and other fireworks prohibited without written permission; permit available: Yes; written permission/permit from the Municipal Clerk at least 24 hours prior to event. Source: By-Law #15: Fireworks, verified 2026-06-05.

By-Law #15: Fireworks

Summary: Requires written permission from the Municipal Clerk to buy, sell, keep, or set off fireworks in the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Buy, sell, keep, set off or use squibs and other fireworks prohibited without written permission

Yes; written permission/permit from the Municipal Clerk at least 24 hours prior to event


Answer: In the District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: Annual service charge per equivalent unit (budget divided by total equivalent units); equivalent units by use type (Part 6); connection mandatory: True; billing basis: Capital charge per equivalent unit plus annual maintenance charge per equivalent unit; equivalent units by use type (Part 7). Source: By-Law #29: West Pubnico Sewer; By-Law #30: Tusket Wastewater; By-Law #37: Wedgeport Wastewater District, verified 2026-06-05.

By-Law #29: West Pubnico Sewer

Summary: Governs the West Pubnico sewer system in the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Annual service charge per equivalent unit (budget divided by total equivalent units); equivalent units by use type (Part 6)

By-Law #30: Tusket Wastewater

Summary: Governs the Tusket wastewater system in the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Capital charge per equivalent unit plus annual maintenance charge per equivalent unit; equivalent units by use type (Part 7)

By-Law #37: Wedgeport Wastewater District

Summary: Governs the Wedgeport Wastewater Management District in the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Installation and maintenance charges per Wedgeport Septic Project: Sewer Capital Levies and Operating Policy; costs charged against property per MGA


Answer: In the District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia, sorting required: True; container or bag limit: Max 5 recyclable bags; 25kg max per residual bag; organics carts or approved containers.; accepted or banned: Banned from disposal: beverage containers, newsprint, tires, cardboard, organics. Prohibited from collection: hazardous waste, sharps, asbestos.. Source: Solid Waste Resource Collection and Disposal By-Law No. 27A, verified 2026-06-05.

Solid Waste Resource Collection and Disposal By-Law No. 27A

Summary: Municipality of Argyle solid waste management bylaw covering garbage and recycling collection program, sorting requirements, curbside pickup and disposal regulations for the district.

Max 5 recyclable bags; 25kg max per residual bag; organics carts or approved containers.

Banned from disposal: beverage containers, newsprint, tires, cardboard, organics. Prohibited from collection: hazardous waste, sharps, asbestos.


Answer: In the District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; who must license: Transient vehicles vendors and transient traders (persons without permanent place of business temporarily selling merchandise), subject to specific exclusions.; fee: $100 a day to a maximum of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00) for vehicles; $25 a day to a maximum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400) for traders; renewal: period equal to, or less than, 30 days; must be reissued at each subsequent period of sale. Source: Transient Vendor By-Law No. 13A, verified 2026-06-05.

Transient Vendor By-Law No. 13A

Summary: Regulates transient vendors and itinerant traders operating within the Municipality of Argyle, requiring licensing for hawkers, peddlers and door-to-door sellers.

Transient vehicles vendors and transient traders (persons without permanent place of business temporarily selling merchandise), subject to specific exclusions.

$100 a day to a maximum of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00) for vehicles; $25 a day to a maximum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400) for traders

period equal to, or less than, 30 days; must be reissued at each subsequent period of sale

Schedule "A" (Transient Vehicles Vendor License Fee); Schedule "A" (Transient Trader License Fee)

Licensing: 'A license issued under this by-law shall be in force...'


Answer: In the District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia, tax rate: 1 (One) percent of the value of the property transferred. Source: Deed Transfer Tax By-Law No. 31, verified 2026-06-05.

Deed Transfer Tax By-Law No. 31

Summary: Establishes deed transfer tax for the Municipality of Argyle on property transfers, administered through the Registrar of Deeds under the Municipal Government Act.

1 (One) percent of the value of the property transferred


Answer: Argyle, Nova Scotia has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-05.

By-Law #42: Short Term Accommodation Marketing Levy

Summary: Imposes a marketing levy on short-term rental accommodations in the Municipality of the District of Argyle. Recategorized to other: a marketing/bed levy is a tax measure, not a short-term-rental regulatory bylaw.

Municipality of the District of Argyle — Active By-laws Index

Summary: Index page listing the active bylaws for the Municipality of the District of Argyle, with PDF links to each.


Answer: The District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Procurement Policy - ARTICLE C11, verified 2026-06-05.

Procurement Policy - ARTICLE C11

Summary: Sets procurement thresholds, competitive bidding requirements, and purchasing procedures for the Municipality of the District of Argyle.


Answer: The District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia has 3 adopted policies on file: Funding for Events, Activities, and Initiatives Outside the Municipality - ARTICLE C62; Growing Communities Scholarship Policy - ARTICLE C18; Municipal Grants and Sponsorships Policy - ARTICLE C53, verified 2026-06-05.

Funding for Events, Activities, and Initiatives Outside the Municipality - ARTICLE C62

Summary: Governs the District of Argyle's funding of events and initiatives held outside municipal boundaries.

Growing Communities Scholarship Policy - ARTICLE C18

Summary: Establishes the Growing Communities Scholarship program for residents of the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Municipal Grants and Sponsorships Policy - ARTICLE C53

Summary: Governs the Municipality of the District of Argyle's grant and sponsorship programs for community organizations.


Answer: The District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Council Remuneration and Benefits Policy - ARTICLE C27; Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy - ARTICLE C21, verified 2026-06-05.

Council Remuneration and Benefits Policy - ARTICLE C27

Summary: Sets remuneration rates and benefit entitlements for elected members of the District of Argyle Council.

Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy - ARTICLE C21

Summary: Sets allowable travel expenses and reimbursement procedures for Council and staff of the Municipality of the District of Argyle.


Answer: The District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP), verified 2026-06-05.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP)

Summary: Sets the Municipality of the District of Argyle's procedures for responding to freedom of information requests and protecting personal information.


Answer: The District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Complaints Management Policy - ARTICLE C41; Social Media Comment Policy - ARTICLE C58, verified 2026-06-05.

Complaints Management Policy - ARTICLE C41

Summary: Establishes the process for managing public complaints in the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Social Media Comment Policy - ARTICLE C58

Summary: Governs public commenting on the Municipality of the District of Argyle's social media channels.


Answer: The District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Fire and Emergency Services Policy - ARTICLE C08, verified 2026-06-05.

Fire and Emergency Services Policy - ARTICLE C08

Summary: Governs the delivery and oversight of fire and emergency services in the Municipality of the District of Argyle.


Answer: The District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia has 8 adopted policies on file: Area Rate Policy - ARTICLE C7; Asset Management Policy - ARTICLE C26; Asset Retirement Obligation Policy - ARTICLE C51; Audit Committee Policy - ARTICLE C36; Credit Card Policy - ARTICLE C56; Internal Controls Policy - ARTICLE C55; Investment Policy - ARTICLE C49; Low Income Property Tax Exemption Policy - ARTICLE C16, verified 2026-06-05.

Area Rate Policy - ARTICLE C7

Summary: Governs the setting and application of area rates for municipal services within the District of Argyle.

Asset Management Policy - ARTICLE C26

Summary: Sets the framework for managing municipal assets across their life cycle for the District of Argyle.

Asset Retirement Obligation Policy - ARTICLE C51

Summary: Governs accounting and obligations related to asset retirement for the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Audit Committee Policy - ARTICLE C36

Summary: Establishes the mandate and procedures for the Audit Committee of the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Credit Card Policy - ARTICLE C56

Summary: Governs the use and management of corporate credit cards for staff of the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Internal Controls Policy - ARTICLE C55

Summary: Establishes internal financial controls and accountability framework for the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Investment Policy - ARTICLE C49

Summary: Governs the investment of municipal funds for the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Low Income Property Tax Exemption Policy - ARTICLE C16

Summary: Establishes eligibility and application process for property tax exemptions for low-income residents of the District of Argyle.


Answer: The District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Council Videoconferencing Policy - ARTICLE C44; Security Cameras - ARTICLE C60, verified 2026-06-05.

Council Videoconferencing Policy - ARTICLE C44

Summary: Governs the use of videoconferencing for Council and committee meetings in the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Security Cameras - ARTICLE C60

Summary: Governs the installation and use of security cameras on municipal property in the District of Argyle.


Answer: The District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia has 4 adopted policies on file: Citizen Appointment to Committees, Commissions and Boards Policy - ARTICLE C05; Council Code of Conduct Policy (ENGLISH) - ARTICLE C1; Council Code of Conduct Policy (FRENCH) - ARTICLE C1; Council Procedural Policy - ARTICLE C50, verified 2026-06-05.

Citizen Appointment to Committees, Commissions and Boards Policy - ARTICLE C05

Summary: Sets process for citizen appointments to advisory bodies in the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Council Code of Conduct Policy (ENGLISH) - ARTICLE C1

Summary: Sets standards of conduct and integrity for elected members of the Municipality of the District of Argyle Council.

Council Code of Conduct Policy (FRENCH) - ARTICLE C1

Summary: French-language version of the Council Code of Conduct Policy for the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Council Procedural Policy - ARTICLE C50

Summary: Governs the rules of order and procedural conduct for Council meetings in the District of Argyle.


Answer: The District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Accessibility Advisory Committee Policy - ARTICLE C46, verified 2026-06-05.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Policy - ARTICLE C46

Summary: Establishes the mandate, membership, and procedures for the Accessibility Advisory Committee of the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Bylaws and Policies Index Page

Summary: Index page for the Municipality of the District of Argyle listing both bylaws and policies sections; policies are in a separate subfolder.

Policies Index Page

Summary: Full listing of 50 council and administrative policies for the Municipality of the District of Argyle, organized alphabetically by Article number.


Answer: Argyle, Nova Scotia has no ai use policy on record as of 2026-05-26.


Answer: In the District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia, quiet hours: Daytime 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.: exceeding 75 dBA; night-time 10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.: exceeding 65 dBA (may be considered); construction hours: Construction prohibited Mon-Fri before 7:00am/after 10:00pm; Sat before 8:00am/after 10:00pm; Sun/Holiday/Remembrance Day before 9:00am/after 10:00pm; exemptions: Emergency response personnel; festive/religious activities; church bells; municipal/utility work 7am-10pm; park/recreation activities 8am-midnight; designated recreational vehicle/boat sites; fines: Not less than $200.00 and not more than $1,000.00 and up to 7 days imprisonment in default. Source: By-Law No. 09 — Noise By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.

By-Law No. 09 — Noise By-Law

Summary: Regulates noise within the Municipality of the District of Barrington.

Daytime 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.: exceeding 75 dBA; night-time 10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.: exceeding 65 dBA (may be considered)

Construction prohibited Mon-Fri before 7:00am/after 10:00pm; Sat before 8:00am/after 10:00pm; Sun/Holiday/Remembrance Day before 9:00am/after 10:00pm

Emergency response personnel; festive/religious activities; church bells; municipal/utility work 7am-10pm; park/recreation activities 8am-midnight; designated recreational vehicle/boat sites

Not less than $200.00 and not more than $1,000.00 and up to 7 days imprisonment in default


Answer: In the District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia, leash rule: Running at large = found anywhere other than owner's property and not under control of any person; no owner shall permit an Animal to run at large; fines: Not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00 and up to 30 days imprisonment in default; leash rule: Off owner's premises, dog must be kept under control by harness or leash; tethered dog able to leave property = at large; on Municipal Trails/Sidewalks dogs must be leashed; fines: Not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00 and up to 30 days imprisonment in default. Source: By-Law No. 11 — Animal Control By-Law; By-Law No. 12 — Dog By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.

By-Law No. 11 — Animal Control By-Law

Summary: Governs animal control (excluding dogs) in the Municipality of the District of Barrington.

Running at large = found anywhere other than owner's property and not under control of any person; no owner shall permit an Animal to run at large

Not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00 and up to 30 days imprisonment in default

By-Law No. 12 — Dog By-Law

Summary: Regulates dog licensing, running at large, and related matters in the District of Barrington.

Off owner's premises, dog must be kept under control by harness or leash; tethered dog able to leave property = at large; on Municipal Trails/Sidewalks dogs must be leashed


Answer: The District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Barrington Land Use By-Law (as amended to April 25, 2023); Subdivision By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.

Barrington Land Use By-Law (as amended to April 25, 2023)

Summary: Consolidated Land Use By-law for the Municipality of the District of Barrington; originally Nov 25 2013, amended to April 25 2023. Governs zoning and development control.

Subdivision By-Law

Summary: Subdivision By-law for the Municipality of the District of Barrington (Ministerial approval Aug 19 1996; office consolidation April 20 2010).

Municipal Planning Strategy

Summary: Policy framework guiding land use and development decisions in the District of Barrington (Nov 25 2013, amended to Sept 23 2019). Not a by-law itself.


Answer: In the District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia, winter parking ban: No person shall park or leave a vehicle on a Municipal Road where it is obstructing snow and ice removal or other winter maintenance activities (no fixed dates/hours); sidewalk clearing: No person shall clear snow/ice from a private road or driveway onto a Sidewalk; no person shall permit icicles to accumulate on eaves/gutters so as to endanger persons on adjacent Sidewalk (no abutter clearing deadline stated); fines: First offence $100.00; second offence $250.00; third offence $500.00. Source: By-Law No. 41 — Snow and Ice Clearing and Maintenance By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.

By-Law No. 41 — Snow and Ice Clearing and Maintenance By-Law

Summary: Requires snow and ice clearing and maintenance on properties within the District of Barrington.

No person shall park or leave a vehicle on a Municipal Road where it is obstructing snow and ice removal or other winter maintenance activities (no fixed dates/hours)

No person shall clear snow/ice from a private road or driveway onto a Sidewalk; no person shall permit icicles to accumulate on eaves/gutters so as to endanger persons on adjacent Sidewalk (no abutter clearing deadline stated)

First offence $100.00; second offence $250.00; third offence $500.00


Answer: In the District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: Annual Sewer Service Charge based on unit value per consumer type (Schedule 'A'), rate set by Council; frontage rules apply; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: Annual Sewer Service Charge based on unit value per consumer type (Appendix 'B'), rate set by Council. Source: By-Law No. 21 — Municipal Sewers; By-Law No. 27 — Waste Water Management District, verified 2026-06-05.

By-Law No. 21 — Municipal Sewers

Summary: Governs municipal sewer use and connections in the District of Barrington.

Annual Sewer Service Charge based on unit value per consumer type (Schedule 'A'), rate set by Council; frontage rules apply

By-Law No. 27 — Waste Water Management District

Summary: Establishes and governs a wastewater management district within Barrington.

Annual Sewer Service Charge based on unit value per consumer type (Appendix 'B'), rate set by Council


Answer: In the District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia, sorting required: True; container or bag limit: Not more than a combined total of 5 bags... No bag shall exceed a weight of 15 kilograms. One green cart is permitted per household.; accepted or banned: Banned: electronics, tires, batteries, hazardous waste, construction debris, liquids. Accepted: residual waste, recyclables, compostables, one bulky item.. Source: Solid Waste Resource Collection and Disposal By-Law No. 08, verified 2026-06-05.

Solid Waste Resource Collection and Disposal By-Law No. 08

Summary: Municipality of the District of Barrington solid waste management bylaw governing garbage collection, recycling, composting, sorting rules, and curbside pickup for the district.

Not more than a combined total of 5 bags... No bag shall exceed a weight of 15 kilograms. One green cart is permitted per household.

Banned: electronics, tires, batteries, hazardous waste, construction debris, liquids. Accepted: residual waste, recyclables, compostables, one bulky item.

Part 13 Rules for Municipal Collection 1(g), 1(j)

Part 1 Definitions 46; Part 13 Rules for Municipal Collection 1(k)


Answer: In the District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; who must license: Non-resident auctioneers, peddlers, hawkers, traders, photographers, book agents, magazine salesmen, amusement rides, automotive sales; fee: $40.00 annual; Automotive Vehicle Sales $100.00 per day; renewal: annual, expires December 31st of each year. Source: Trade and Licensing By-Law No. 13, verified 2026-06-05.

Trade and Licensing By-Law No. 13

Summary: Requires licensing for auctioneers, peddlers, hawkers, book agents, magazine salespeople and itinerant traders operating within the Municipality of the District of Barrington.

Non-resident auctioneers, peddlers, hawkers, traders, photographers, book agents, magazine salesmen, amusement rides, automotive sales

$40.00 annual; Automotive Vehicle Sales $100.00 per day

annual, expires December 31st of each year


Answer: In the District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia, tax rate: 1.5 (One point Five) percent. Source: Deed Transfer Tax By-Law No. 39, verified 2026-06-05.

Deed Transfer Tax By-Law No. 39

Summary: Sets deed transfer tax rate at 1.5% of property value transferred in the Municipality of the District of Barrington, per Municipal Government Act authority.


Answer: Barrington, Nova Scotia has no other documents bylaw on record as of 2026-06-05.

Municipal By-Laws Index

Summary: Index page listing Municipality of the District of Barrington bylaws with PDF links. Covers noise, animal control, sewers, snow/ice clearing, and more.


Answer: The District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Policy No. 36 — Procurement Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Policy No. 36 — Procurement Policy

Summary: Rules for purchasing goods and services including tendering thresholds and vendor selection.


Answer: The District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Policy No. 16 — Guidelines for Funding and Awarding a Bursary; Policy No. 42 — Municipal Grants and Sponsorship Advertising, verified 2026-06-05.

Policy No. 16 — Guidelines for Funding and Awarding a Bursary

Summary: Criteria and process for funding and awarding municipal bursaries to students.

Policy No. 42 — Municipal Grants and Sponsorship Advertising

Summary: Framework for awarding municipal grants and handling sponsorship/advertising opportunities.


Answer: The District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia has 5 adopted policies on file: Policy No. 06 — Policy Governing Use of Municipal Facilities; Policy No. 62 — Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena Policy; Policy No. 75 — Camp Site Lease Policy; Policy No. 77 — Entertainment at Municipal Parks and Ballfields Policy; Policy No. 93 — Municipal Tent Rental Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Policy No. 06 — Policy Governing Use of Municipal Facilities

Summary: Rules and booking procedures for use of municipally owned facilities by organizations and individuals.

Policy No. 62 — Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena Policy

Summary: Rules and booking procedures for the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena.

Policy No. 75 — Camp Site Lease Policy

Summary: Rules and fees for leasing municipal campsite lots.

Policy No. 77 — Entertainment at Municipal Parks and Ballfields Policy

Summary: Rules for hosting entertainment events at municipal parks and ball fields.

Policy No. 93 — Municipal Tent Rental Policy

Summary: Rental fees and conditions for borrowing municipal tents for community events.


Answer: The District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Policy No. 83 — Snow and Ice Clearing and Maintenance Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Policy No. 83 — Snow and Ice Clearing and Maintenance Policy

Summary: Service levels and priorities for municipal snow and ice clearing on roads and sidewalks.


Answer: The District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia has 9 adopted policies on file: 2025-2028 Accessibility Plan; Equity and Anti-Racism Plan; Policy No. 08 — Annual Remuneration and Benefits for Councillors; Policy No. 22 — Use of Municipal Vehicles Policy; Policy No. 34 — Health and Safety Policy; Policy No. 44 — Payroll Deduction Policy; Policy No. 81 — Substance Abuse Policy; Policy No. 90 — Expanded Service Hours and Compressed Work Week Policy; Policy No. 95 — Volunteer Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

2025-2028 Accessibility Plan

Summary: Four-year plan to improve accessibility in municipal programs, services, and facilities.

Equity and Anti-Racism Plan

Summary: Commits the municipality to equity, diversity, and anti-racism outcomes across operations and services.

Policy No. 08 — Annual Remuneration and Benefits for Councillors

Summary: Sets compensation, allowances, and benefits for elected councillors.

Policy No. 22 — Use of Municipal Vehicles Policy

Summary: Rules governing employee use of municipal fleet vehicles.

Policy No. 34 — Health and Safety Policy

Summary: Occupational health and safety commitments and responsibilities for municipal employees.

Policy No. 44 — Payroll Deduction Policy

Summary: Rules governing authorized deductions from municipal employee payroll.

Policy No. 81 — Substance Abuse Policy

Summary: Workplace policy addressing substance use by municipal employees on the job.

Policy No. 90 — Expanded Service Hours and Compressed Work Week Policy

Summary: Governs flexible and compressed work week arrangements for municipal staff.

Policy No. 95 — Volunteer Policy

Summary: Governs recruitment, screening, and management of municipal volunteers.


Answer: The District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Policy No. 87 — Data Protection Policy; Policy No. 91 — Video Surveillance Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Policy No. 87 — Data Protection Policy

Summary: Rules for the collection, storage, and protection of personal data held by the municipality.

Policy No. 91 — Video Surveillance Policy

Summary: Rules for placement, use, and retention of video surveillance footage at municipal sites.


Answer: The District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia has 7 adopted policies on file: Policy No. 05 — Press Release Policy; Policy No. 68 — Public Participation Program; Policy No. 69 — Social Media Policy; Policy No. 74 — Proclamations Policy; Policy No. 82 — Corporate Identity and Branding Policy; Policy No. 84 — Complaints Handling Policy; Policy No. 98 — Live Streaming and Video Recording of Meetings Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Policy No. 05 — Press Release Policy

Summary: Governs the preparation and issuance of official municipal press releases.

Policy No. 68 — Public Participation Program

Summary: Framework for public engagement in municipal decision-making processes.

Policy No. 69 — Social Media Policy

Summary: Rules for use of social media by municipal staff and official accounts.

Policy No. 74 — Proclamations Policy

Summary: Criteria and process for issuing official municipal proclamations.

Policy No. 82 — Corporate Identity and Branding Policy

Summary: Standards for use of municipal logos, colours, and brand identity.

Policy No. 84 — Complaints Handling Policy

Summary: Process for receiving, tracking, and resolving complaints from the public.

Policy No. 98 — Live Streaming and Video Recording of Meetings Policy

Summary: Rules for live streaming and recording council and committee meetings.


Answer: The District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia has 4 adopted policies on file: Climate Change Adaptation Plan; Policy No. 54 — Fire Response and Emergency Services; Policy No. 65 — Respecting a System of Municipal Fire Inspections; Policy No. 85 — Administration and Maintenance of Naloxone Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Climate Change Adaptation Plan

Summary: Identifies climate risks to municipal assets and community and sets adaptation actions.

Policy No. 54 — Fire Response and Emergency Services

Summary: Framework governing municipal fire response and emergency services delivery.

Policy No. 65 — Respecting a System of Municipal Fire Inspections

Summary: Establishes the municipal fire inspection program and enforcement procedures.

Policy No. 85 — Administration and Maintenance of Naloxone Policy

Summary: Procedures for storing and administering naloxone in municipal facilities.


Answer: The District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia has 14 adopted policies on file: Policy No. 03 — Tax Collection & Tax Sale Policy; Policy No. 35 — Comprehensive Debt Policy; Policy No. 41 — Low Income Property Tax Exemption Policy; Policy No. 43 — Disposal of Incidental Assets Surplus Property Policy; Policy No. 46 — Tax Reduction Policy; Policy No. 56 — Interim Tax Billing Policy; Policy No. 63 — Tangible Capital Assets Policy; Policy No. 72 — Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Lending Rate; Policy No. 76 — Interest On Overdue Accounts Policy; Policy No. 78 — Municipal Travel and Expense Policy; Policy No. 79 — Hospitality Policy; Policy No. 80 — Credit Card Policy; Policy No. 92 — Asset Management Policy; Policy No. 96 — Asset Retirement Obligation Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Policy No. 03 — Tax Collection & Tax Sale Policy

Summary: Governs tax collection procedures and the conduct of tax sales for unpaid municipal property taxes.

Policy No. 35 — Comprehensive Debt Policy

Summary: Governs the municipality's borrowing limits, debt management, and repayment obligations.

Policy No. 41 — Low Income Property Tax Exemption Policy

Summary: Eligibility criteria and application process for property tax exemption for low-income residents.

Policy No. 43 — Disposal of Incidental Assets Surplus Property Policy

Summary: Procedures for declaring and disposing of surplus municipal assets and property.

Policy No. 46 — Tax Reduction Policy

Summary: Criteria and process for reducing property tax assessments due to damage or other qualifying circumstances.

Policy No. 56 — Interim Tax Billing Policy

Summary: Governs the issuance of interim tax bills pending final budget approval.

Policy No. 63 — Tangible Capital Assets Policy

Summary: Accounting thresholds and useful-life standards for municipal tangible capital assets.

Policy No. 72 — Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Lending Rate

Summary: Sets the lending rate for PACE clean energy financing provided through the municipality.

Policy No. 76 — Interest On Overdue Accounts Policy

Summary: Sets interest rates applied to overdue municipal accounts receivable.

Policy No. 78 — Municipal Travel and Expense Policy

Summary: Allowable expenses and reimbursement procedures for municipal staff and council travel.

Policy No. 79 — Hospitality Policy

Summary: Rules for municipal hospitality expenditures including meals and entertainment.

Policy No. 80 — Credit Card Policy

Summary: Controls on municipal credit card issuance, limits, and usage.

Policy No. 92 — Asset Management Policy

Summary: Framework for lifecycle management and investment planning for municipal infrastructure assets.

Policy No. 96 — Asset Retirement Obligation Policy

Summary: Accounting policy for recognizing and measuring asset retirement obligations.


Answer: The District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia has 3 adopted policies on file: Policy No. 66 — Information Technology Policy; Policy No. 86 — Cybersecurity Policy; Policy No. 94 — Electronic Signature Policy, verified 2026-06-05.

Policy No. 66 — Information Technology Policy

Summary: Governs acceptable use and management of municipal IT systems and assets.

Policy No. 86 — Cybersecurity Policy

Summary: Governs municipal cybersecurity practices to protect IT systems and data.

Policy No. 94 — Electronic Signature Policy

Summary: Authorizes and governs the use of electronic signatures on municipal documents.


Answer: The District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Policy No. 60 — Code of Conduct for Elected Municipal Officials, verified 2026-06-05.

Policy No. 60 — Code of Conduct for Elected Municipal Officials

Summary: Ethical standards and behavioural expectations for elected council members.