Development in Peggy's Cove

Lot development requirements can vary depending on factors which include road frontage, lot size, permitted land uses, previously existing development rights, and lot features such as grade and slope. Landowners considering development in the Preservation Area must first refer to the Peggy's Cove Land Use Bylaw to ensure their lot and proposed development meets the necessary zoning requirements to be eligible for a development permit from the Peggy’s Cove Commission.

 

Short Term Rentals (STR)

By law, short-term accommodations must register to operate in Nova Scotia if they provide accommodations for 28 days in a row or less. For example, if you provide accommodations for a few days (or a few weeks) at a time, you need to register.

 

Development Permit Review Application Timeline

The Peggy’s Cove Commission will try to process Development Permit Applications within 40 days of receipt. Correspondence to the Commission is required to be in a minimum of a week before the next scheduled Commission meeting to be included in the agenda. Anything received after that, will be included in the following regular scheduled Commission meeting agenda.

 

Procedures for Developing Property in the Peggy's Cove Preservation Area

Question 1

Have you checked the Land Use Bylaw Zoning Provisions?

You Answered No to Question 1

View Peggy's Cove Land Use Bylaw.

Question 2

Is your proposed development a permitted use within the land use zone in which it is located?

You Answered No to Question 2

Contact the Commission:
peggys.cove.commission@novascotia.ca

Question 3

Have you applied and been issued a Development Permit from the Chair of the Peggy's Cove Commission?

You Answered No to Question 3

Apply for a Development Permit on-line here.

If you have applied and not heard back contact the Commission:
peggys.cove.commission@novascotia.ca

Question 4

Have you received the necessary Construction Permits from HRM?

You Answered No to Question 4

Contact HRM to find out if you will require a Construction Permit for the development. If you require a permit apply here.

You have two years in which to start the construction for your development.