Colchester County Wide Planning

Notice of Approval

2025 Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law

TAKE  NOTICE  that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester has approved the 2025 Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law.

The purpose of the Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law is to guide growth and development and to control land use in all of Colchester, including previously unzoned areas of the Municipality. Second Reading and approval of these documents was given at a meeting of Council on March 27, 2025. The effective date of the documents is the date of publication of this notice (June 12, 2025). Copies of the 2025 Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law may be inspected at the Community Development Office, Municipality of Colchester building, 1 Church St., Truro, NS, during regular business hours or online www.colchester.ca.

Dated June 12, 2025

Dan Troke

Chief Administrative Officer

Documents

Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS): 

pdf Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy 2025(13.05 MB)

MPS Schedules

pdf Schedule A - Growth Centres(4.36 MB)

pdf Schedule B - Future Land Use(10.40 MB)

Land Use Bylaw (LUB)

pdf Colchester Land Use Bylaw 2025(17.68 MB)

LUB Schedules

pdf Schedule A - Zoning(10.65 MB)

pdf Schedule B - Flood Overlay(15.85 MB)

pdf Schedule C - Growth Centres(4.36 MB)

pdf Schedule D - Coastal Elevation(8.01 MB)

pdf Schedule E - Heritage Overlay(5.35 MB)

Additional Resources

Colchester County Interactive Flood Mapping

3D flood visualizations in Nova Scotia are extensively used to map risks from sea-level rise, storm surges, and climate change. These tools use high-resolution Lidar elevation data to simulate flood scenarios for selected communities. These models can visualize the risk and threat levels to infrastructure and road networks. Incorporating this information into emergency and disaster planning is critical in the face of climate change.

The Municipality of Colchester and the Town of Truro partnered with the map creators, 3D Wave Design, to provide these maps with the assistance of the Department of Municipal Affairs, Province of Nova Scotia.

Explore the map below to learn more about the impacts of tides, storm surges, and sea-level rise.

Interactive 3D Flood Map - Click Here!

Disclaimer: This interactive map is intended for general informational purposes only. While every effort is made to make the information current, it is subject to change. Any interpretation of the data and any decision made as a result of using the data is the sole responsibility of the user. Users with site specific questions should consult with a qualified professional. By continuing to use this application, you confirm that you understand this disclaimer and that the Municipality of the County of Colchester and the Town of Truro do not have any liability for any loss or damage of any kind incurred because of the use of this information.