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DesBrisay Museum Application Overview - Completed
A request was made by Firkenstein to lease 3 parking spaces in the Town Centre Parking Lot (685 King Street) for an outdoor patio. On May 11, 2020 Council gave direction to prepare a 2-year lease agreement with Firkenstein for the 3 parking spaces and to make the necessary amendments to the Sidewalk Cafe By-law and the Land Use By-law to enable this use
(Document #20-088).
During the process it has been determined a lease is not required; the amendments to the Sidewalk Cafe By-law and Land Use By-law will permit the use.
Public Input - Completed
A Public Participation Meeting is at the discretion of Council and one has not been required.
The public input period has ended.
Planning Department Review / Report - Completed
Resolution 20-112, Approved
that Town Council for the Town of Bridgewater give first consideration to the amendments of the Land Use By-law as found in Appendix B of Document 20-088A to accommodate outdoor cafes and schedule a Public Hearing for July 13, 2020.
Public Hearing - Completed
Date: July 13, 2020
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Online
Due to the requirement to hold virtual meetings, the public hearing may be viewed at facebook.com/Bridgewater.NS. Those wishing to speak by audio or video call during the public hearing may do so by registration prior to 12:00pm (Noon) on July 13. Submissions by email or letter to be considered at the meeting must be received prior to 12:00pm (Noon) on July 13.
To register for a call during the meeting, contact the Community Development Department 902-543-2274 or
Approval Status - Approved
Take notice that on July 13, 2020, Council of the Town of Bridgewater passed a resolution approving a map amendment to the Town’s Land Use By-law to remove the requirement for additional parking for outdoor cafés on private property, and to enable proposed amendments to the Sidewalk Café By-law to permit sidewalk cafés on other Town-owned property.
In accordance with Section 210 of the Municipal Government Act, an aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of an adjacent municipality may appeal Council's decision to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. Notice of appeal must be served on the Board within fourteen (14) days of the date of this advertisement.
Enquiries respecting appeal procedures can be made to the NS Utility and Review Board, by calling (902) 424-4448 Ext: 236, or toll free 1-855-442-4448, or by mail to Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3S3.
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