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Wind Turbine Development By-Law Review

pdf Notice(79 KB) pdf of Approval Wind By-Law(79 KB)

Wind Turbine Development By-law - Chapter 56 (February 2023)

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icons of Colchester CountyTourism Marketing LevyLearn more about the Tourism Marketing Levy, which mandates all accommodation providers in the region to collect and remit a 3% levy on all accommodations sold to overnight visitors within Truro, Stewiacke, Millbrook, and Colchester County.

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Road MaintenanceWho Maintains My Road?Explore our new road mapping application to learn who maintains your road. Search by civic number, Parcel Identifier (PID Number), or street name.

blue icon of a map with a location pinColchester County-Wide PlanningThe new Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law are now in effect county wide. Discover how these changes shape your community’s future by exploring the updated policies, reviewing the zoning map, and consulting the By-law.

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

  • Presentations MeetingTue. 2 Sep, 2025 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 11 Sep, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • CouncilThu. 25 Sep, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • Presentations MeetingTue. 7 Oct, 2025 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 16 Oct, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • CouncilThu. 30 Oct, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
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Latest News

  • Tender Notice - Fundy Discovery Site Trail Construction - Project #2414-1529

    Tender Notice - Fundy Discovery Site Trail Construction - Project #2414-1529

    Tender Notice - Fundy Discovery Site Trail Construction - Closing Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 3pm

  • Virtual Meetings Notice - Council and Council Committee Meetings (Aug – Dec 2025)

    Take Notice that the following Council and Council Committee/Presentation meetings will be held both in-person and virtually:

    Council Committee Presentations (held on an as needed basis).

    • August 5, 2025 CANCELLED
    • September 2, 2025
    • October 7, 2025
    • November
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  • Executive Director - Central NS Tourism Development Society

    Executive Director - Central NS Tourism Development Society

    The Central Nova Scotia Tourism Development Society is hiring an Executive Director.

     

    Please find the full job description here

    To view our job board and to apply, click here

    While the Municipality of Colchester is assisting with the intake of

    ...
  • Request for Proposals - Consulting Services - 3-D Visualization

    Request for Proposals - Consulting Services - 3-D Visualization

    RFP 2025 26 3D Visuals - Closing August 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm local time

  • Proposed Development Agreement

    Proposed Development Agreement

    Proposed Development Agreement to permit a Multiple Unit Dwelling Development. 

    20250722 PAC Report

  • Request for Proposals - Consulting Services – Community Solar Garden Feasibility and Design Study

    Request for Proposals - Consulting Services – Community Solar Garden Feasibility and Design Study

    RFP Community Solar Garden Feasibility and Design Study - Closing Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    MCC CD02 2506 Addendum 1

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  • pdf Tender Notice - Fundy Discovery Site Trail Construction
  • pdf Tourism Society - Tourism Manager Job Description
  • pdf June 2025 Building Permit Statistics
  • pdf May 2025 Building Permit Statistics
  • pdf April 2025 Building Permit Statistics
  • pdf July 2025 Building Permit Statistics
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