Other policies & plans — West Hants, Nova Scotia

Other adopted policies and plans (incl. official plans).

Regional municipality of West Hants has 12 adopted policies on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.

Appointment of Traffic Authority Policy RCOGE-001.00 adopted policy

Establishes the process for appointing a Traffic Authority for West Hants Regional Municipality in accordance with provincial requirements.

Criteria for Inclusion in the Municipal Registry of Heritage Properties RCOPL-004.00 adopted policy

Defines criteria and process for designating properties to West Hants's Municipal Registry of Heritage Properties under the Nova Scotia Heritage Property Act.

Dangerous or Unsightly Premises Policy RCOGE-005.00 adopted policy

Governs enforcement against dangerous or unsightly premises in West Hants, setting procedures for inspection, notice, remediation orders, and cost recovery.

Fire Inspection Policy RCOPL-002.00 adopted policy

Establishes the municipality's program and standards for fire safety inspections of buildings and premises within West Hants.

Hantsport Municipal Planning Strategy (Consolidated May 13, 2025) adopted policy

Formally adopted land use planning strategy for the Hantsport area within West Hants Regional Municipality, guiding development and land use policy.

Home Flood Protection Pilot Program Policy RCOPL-008.00 adopted policy

Pilot program providing financial assistance to West Hants homeowners to install flood protection measures; sets eligibility, grant amounts, and application procedures.

Land Dispute Administrative Policy RADGE-012.00 adopted policy

Establishes the municipality's process for handling disputes over land ownership or boundaries involving West Hants municipal land.

Municipal Street Light Policy RCOPW-002.00 adopted policy

Governs the installation, maintenance, and removal of street lights on municipal roads in West Hants, including criteria for new light requests.

System of Municipal Fire Inspections Policy RCOPL-002.00 adopted policy

Establishes the West Hants system for conducting municipal fire inspections, defining inspection schedules, standards, and enforcement procedures.

Traffic Calming Policy RCOPW-002.00 adopted policy

Governs the installation of traffic calming measures (speed bumps, chicanes, etc.) on West Hants municipal roads, including request criteria and prioritization.

West Hants Municipal Planning Strategy (Consolidated May 13, 2025) adopted policy

Land use planning strategy for the West Hants area; approved by Council May 13, 2008, consolidated to May 13, 2025.

Windsor Municipal Planning Strategy (Consolidated May 13, 2025) adopted policy

Formally adopted land use planning strategy for the Windsor area within West Hants Regional Municipality, guiding land use decisions and development.

By-laws and Policies Index

Index page for all West Hants Regional Municipality council policies, administrative policies, and by-laws. Informal copies; official copies held by Municipal Clerk.

Machine-readable: other-policies.json · Official website: https://www.westhants.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Other policies & plans across Canada