Current Land Use Bylaw (P-2) governing zoning, development and land use in Amherst. First reading 2025-10-27, second reading 2025-11-24, effective 2026-03-17 (stated in document).
Zoning & land use — Amherst, Nova Scotia
What can I build? Do I need a development permit?
Town of Amherst has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.
Regulates subdivision of land in Amherst; sets lot standards, street requirements, and approval processes. Adopted by Town Council June 21, 2004 (stated on document).