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Intermunicipal Planning Strategy & Common Land Use By-Law

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Published: Tuesday, 09 September 2025 14:36

TOWNS OF STELLARTON, TRENTON AND PICTOU
 PUBLIC NOTICE

EFFECTIVE DATE OF NEWLY AMENDED
INTER-MUNICIPAL PLANNING STRATEGY
AND COMMON LAND USE BY-LAW

 Pursuant to Section 208(8) of the Municipal Government Act, notice is hereby given that the Minister for Municipal Affairs and Housing has determined that the Inter-Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law amendments for the Towns of Stellarton, Trenton and Pictou are not subject to approval by the Minister. Therefore, the effective date for these documents is September 12, 2025.

The amended regional planning documents are wide ranging, but will specifically include new provisions to allow for the following:

• the introduction of tiny homes in specific areas under new R6 Zoning, and the introduction of such a zone in an area in the Town of Pictou;
• allowing for tiny homes on existing undersized lots in Pictou and Trenton in the R2 Zone;
• the rezoning of most areas currently zoned R1 to R2 (Residential Two Unit) to improve and expedite the permit approval process;
• the elimination of the Downtown Commercial (C1-A) Zone, and encompassing those lands within the Downtown Core (C1) Zone;
• allowing for more as of right approval permitting for multi-unit residential development in specific areas, to address the housing crisis and meet federal and provincial funding requirements;
• allowing for revisions concerning accessory buildings and structures, such as solar energy initiatives;
• a number of other “housekeeping” amendments, to improve the readability, interpretation and administration of the planning documents.

The newly amended documents and Common Land Use Bylaw are primarily intended to address efficiencies, and address the current housing crisis.  They may be inspected at the Town Offices.

Further Information may be obtained by contacting Roland Burek, MCIP, LPP, Acting Planner/Development Officer, at Roland.Burek@trenton.ca, or 902-752-4476

Caladh Avenue Construction Project - Updates

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Published: Tuesday, 09 September 2025 14:34

Caladh Avenue and the surrounding area will undergo extensive reconstruction this fall 2025 to elevate the road network and strengthen coastal defenses. This work covers a stretch of the waterfront from behind the former Consulate Inn on the Jitney Trail to Coleraine Street. Key upgrades include raising the street level by two meters between Commercial Street and Market Street, installing new sidewalks, asphalt resurfacing, and adding a multi-use pathway that includes a bike lane on the south side of the street. Once complete, the updated roadway will connect seamlessly to existing roads and trails.

The street will then become one way, west bound, creating a downtown loop. These improvements are critical for safeguarding both private and public properties along a vulnerable waterfront floodplain, especially as the region faces increasingly severe weather events that threaten infrastructure and strain water management systems.

Questions & Answers

Q: When will construction begin?
A: Work will begin after Labour Day, starting with underground work.

Q: Which area will be affected by the construction?
A: The work will take place on Caladh Avenue between Market Street and Coleraine Street.

Q: What will the construction include?
A: Key upgrades include raising the street level to two meters above sea level between Coleraine Street and Market Street; replacing underground services, installing new sidewalks, lighting, boardwalk, asphalt resurfacing, and adding a new multi-use pathway that includes a bike lane on the south side of the street. Once completed this section of the street will become one way.

Q: How will the construction progress?
October: Work will begin on the north side of the street, followed by the south side. November/December: Paving is scheduled to begin in late November and continue into early December.

Q: Will Caladh Avenue remain open to traffic?
A: Yes. The street will remain open to one-way traffic throughout the construction period.

Q: Will businesses remain accessible?
A: Yes. All businesses can be accessed by foot traffic during the project.

Q: Will there be water outages?
A: Yes. Planned water outages will occur during main connection periods, with public notice provided in advance. However, due to the age of the system, unforeseen outages may also occur.

Q: What happens to on-street parking during construction?
A: There will be no on-street parking on Caladh Avenue. Alternate parking is available at: Public parking lots (access from Water Street only), New Horizons (after events), deCoste Centre (east & west sides), Justice Complex (after
daytime hours), Vendor Village (27 Creighton St.), and CN Station.

Q: How will tour bus parking be managed?
A: Tour buses will be accommodated, with designated parking arranged according to known schedules.

Q: Will delivery trucks be able to access my business/organization?
A: Access may be challenging at times; however, the Town and its contractors will coordinate with you to ensure deliveries can be accommodated.

Q: Who do I contact if I have a question?
A: Contact the Town of Pictou Administration Office at 902-485-4372.

Q: Where can I found out more about this project?
A: Visit the Town website at https://www.townofpictou.ca/current-projects

Public Notice - Street Closure - Caladh Avenue and Lower Market Street-Tuesday, Sept. 2/25

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Published: Tuesday, 02 September 2025 10:30

Public Notice - Final Tax Bills

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Published: Thursday, 14 August 2025 15:27

Final Tax Bills have been issued. If you do not receive your bill by August 27/25 please contact the Town Office at 902-485-4372 to verify we have your correct mailing address.