Zoning
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne has in place a Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law relating to wind turbines, as well as the Lake Rodney Watershed Area By-Law (available to be viewed at the municipal office during normal business hours).
There are no business or residential zones in the Municipality of Shelburne.
Development
A Development Permit is required for the Town of Shelburne & Town of Lockeport. If you are planning to build within the Towns of Shelburne or Lockeport, you must first obtain the required Development Permit from the appropriate Town office. Approval to connect to Public Sewer is also required.
Development Permit Application Form – Fillable
Town of Shelburne
168 Water Street
P.O. Box 670
Shelburne, NS
B0T 1W0
(902) 875-2991
Town of Lockeport
26 North Street
P.O. Box 189
Lockeport, NS
(902) 656-2216
New Regulations for Short-Term Rentals
The provincial government has announced new regulations on short-term rentals, including Airbnbs, that will take effect September 30, 2024, with a goal of boosting the availability of long-term options.
The regulations will include requiring short-term rentals to provide documentation proving compliance with municipal bylaws, consent from condo boards and primary residence.
In order to comply with these new regulations, if you have a short-term rental in the Municipality of Shelburne, please complete the Zoning Letter Request Form by clicking here and submit to andrew.goreham@municipalityofshelburne.ca.
If you have any further questions, please contact Andrew Goreham, Manager of Inspection Services at 902-875-3494 or 902-874-0088.