There are a number of by-laws and policies by which the town abides. We’ve collected some of that information into individual documents for easier access to everything you need to know. This page covers key issues ranging from “Approved Minutes” to “Zoning”. Click on one of the links to download the available PDF file.

Information by Topic
There are rules regarding minutes for meetings such as Committee of the Whole or Council. This document will describe, through town policy, how minutes are approved for public viewing.

Bed And Breakfasts
Excerpt from the Residential Policy contained within the MPS section 6 Just prior to Section 6.12 Annapolis Royal currently has high quality bed and breakfasts and inns in a number of areas of the Town. Historic vacation suites are also contemplated to provide additional uses for registered heritage properties. These uses provide a source of income to some Town residents and accommodation for the travelling public. Council considers that these uses can be compatible in residential areas.

Buildings
There are many provisions for buildings in the Land Use By-law and the Municipal Planning Strategy, in addition to a building by-law.

Committee of the Whole
This sets out town policy on appointing members to committees and task forces and highlights the town policy on Committee of the Whole.

Environment
This document brings together all relevant sections of the Land Use By-law and the Municipal Planning Strategy that deal with the environment.

Heritage
This document highlights the relevenat sections of the Municipal Planning Strategy as well as the Heritage By-law in place in the Town.

Housing Maintenance Standards
Relevant sections of the Municipal Planning Strategy are highlighted alongside the Minimum Standards By-law.

Outdoor Displays
The Land Use By-law addresses outdoor displays in a few ares.

Parking
Parking is addressed in both the Land Use By-law and the Municipal Planning Strategy.

sewers, Sewage and Solid Waste Treatment
Our documents make a number of references to sewers, sewage and solid waste treatment.

Signs and Sandwich Boards
Signs and sandwich boards are addressed through the Land Use By-law and the Municipal Planning Strategy as well as other By-laws.

Streets and Sidewalks
Streets are an integral part of the Town, so it is not unexpected that it is heavily addressed through policies, by-laws and the Municipal Planning Strategy.

Swimming Pools
Swimming pools require regulations in order to ensure public safety.

Policy on Low Income Tax Exemption

Trees
The town takes its trees very seriously and as such there are many references to trees in various documents.

Vending Bylaw

Water
As a minimum, the water utility will meet the Guidelines for Monitoring Public Drinking Water Supplies of the Province of Nova Scotia’s Water and Wastewater Facility Regulations.