Zoning & land use — Colchester, Nova Scotia

What can I build? Do I need a development permit?

The County municipality of Colchester, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Colchester Land Use By-law — Chapter 40; Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy — Chapter 39, verified 2026-06-05.

Colchester Land Use By-law — Chapter 40 adopted bylaw

County-wide Land Use By-law establishing zoning designations, permitted uses, and development standards. First Reading 2025-02-27, Second Reading 2025-03-27.

Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy — Chapter 39 adopted bylaw

County-wide Municipal Planning Strategy guiding land use, development policy, and zoning framework. Second Reading 2025-03-27; effective 2025-06-12.

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: https://www.colchester.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Zoning & land use in other municipalities