Public Hearing -- Proposed Text Amendments to the Land Use By-law

Public Hearing -- Proposed Text Amendments to the Land Use By-law

Bridgewater Town Council is considering housekeeping amendments to the Land Use By-law to reduce the minimum lot frontage requirement for semi-detached dwelling (two unit) on a separate lot within Comprehensive Residential (R3) Zone.

During the July 8, 2024, Town Council meeting, Council approved the 1st consideration of the proposed amendments that the amount of Minimum lot frontage for semi-detached dwelling (two units) on a separate lot within the Comprehensive Residential (R3) Zone would be changed from the current 10 m (33 ft) to 7.5 m (24.5 ft).

This amendment impacts ownership only, as two-unit dwellings are already enabled to be built. The amendment enables the property to be subdivided along the common wall and owned by separate individuals.

A Public Hearing will be held by Council at 6:00 p.m. on August 12, 2024, in Council Chambers at Town Hall (60 Pleasant St, Bridgewater), at which time oral presentations and written submissions concerning the proposed amendments will be considered. This is the final opportunity for public input.

A copy of the proposed amendments may be obtained from the Community Development Department. For more information please contact, Planner, Sana Karami at 902-541-4384 or via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.bridgewater.ca/DA to see all current applications.