Zoning & land use — Inverness, Nova Scotia

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

The County municipality of Inverness, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Plan Inverness — Land Use By-Law (effective September 11, 2025), verified 2026-06-05.

Plan Inverness — Land Use By-Law (effective September 11, 2025) adopted bylaw

Comprehensive Land Use By-Law for the Municipality of the County of Inverness. First reading 2025-03-20; second reading 2025-05-22; ministerial approval 2025-08-22; effective 2025-09-11. Establishes zone types and land use permissions.

Plan Inverness — Municipal Planning Strategy & Land Use Bylaw In Effect (announcement)

Official announcement that Plan Inverness MPS and LUB came into effect September 11, 2025, following ministerial approval. Part of the Plan Eastern initiative with Antigonish, Richmond, and Victoria counties.

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