ActivitiesCoastal Regulations-Public Engagement Sessions
Coastal Regulations for Municipality of Chester
What: Municipal Staff are hosting a series of three Public Engagement Sessions regarding potential regulations for structures at or near the coast.
When: Three sessions are scheduled in November and December. The content presented at each session will be the same. Anyone is welcome to attend one or more of the sessions:
- November 13, 2025: Western Shore—Western Shore Legion (6582 Highway 3, Western Shore)
- November 24, 2025: Village of Chester—Tuck Hall (54 Regent Street, Chester)
- December 10, 2025: Hubbards — Hubbards Area Lions Club (43 Lions Club Rd, Fox Point)
Each Session will run from 6:00pm – 8:00pm as an Open House (drop-in) format.
What is it: Staff will be available to provide information on coastal threats (sea level rise, erosion, flooding) and discuss potential regulations that could reduce/eliminate risks with development at or near the coast. Staff are seeking input and comments from the public on their concerns and thoughts, whether coastal regulations are needed for the Municipality and what level of regulation is appropriate.
After these meetings, staff will discuss the results/comments with the Municipal Planning Advisory Committee, Village Planning Advisory Committee and Council. Staff then expect further directions from Council. This could result in a second round of public meetings, or if Council feels there is consensus on the desired regulations, may ask staff to draft regulations and begin the formal adoption process (ending with a Public Hearing).
Call us: 902-275-2599
Write us! Community Development Department, Box 369, 186 Central Street, Chester NS B0J 1J0
Visit: www.engagechester.ca/coastal-regulations-for-the-municipality-of-chester
Email us! planning@chester.ca
