Notice: Public Hearing -Proposed Municipal Plan & Zoning By-Law
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Proposed District of Carleton North Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law
The District of Carleton North wishes to notify the public that council is considering adopting the District of Carleton North Municipal Plan By-Law P-01 and Zoning By-Law P-02.
A Public Hearing is set for 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 at District of Carleton North Office located at 19 Station Road, Florenceville-Bristol. The proposed municipal plan and zoning by-law can be inspected at the district office located at 19 Station Road. Florenceville-Bristol, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by emailing 𝗶𝗻f𝗼@𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗻𝗯.𝗰𝗮
Written comments to the proposed by-law can be dropped off at district office or be sent to :
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽, 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿
𝑾𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗡𝗕 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲: 𝟱𝟬𝟲-𝟮𝟳𝟲-𝟯𝟲𝟭𝟬 𝗲𝘅𝘁. 𝟮𝟬𝟳
𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿.𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽@𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗻𝗯.𝗰𝗮
Western NB Service Commission website
What is a Municipal Plan?
A Municipal Plan is a strategic document that outlines a municipality’s long-term vision for land use, growth, and development. It addresses:
· Land use designations (rural, residential, commercial, environmental)
· Housing needs and community services
· Economic development
· Environmental conservation
The Plan promotes sustainable growth while preserving rural and small-town character. It guides future decisions related to development, infrastructure, and environmental management.
What is a Zoning By-Law?
A Zoning By-law is a legal tool that puts the Municipal Plan into action. It divides the municipality into zones and sets rules for how land can be used and developed.
Key features of the District of Carleton North Zoning By-law include:
· 16 zones covering residential, commercial, industrial, rural, institutional, and special purposes
· Setbacks, lot sizes, building height and placement
· Permitted and conditional uses for each zone
· Special overlays for environmental conservation and flood-risk areas
It ensures that development occurs in an orderly and fair way, balancing growth with safety, services, and the environment.
If you would like more information on the proposed municipal plan or zoning by-law, or to provide comments, please contact the Western NB Service Commission:
Conor Tripp, Planning Director
Western NB Service Commission
Phone: 506-276-3610 ext. 207/Email: conor.tripp@westnb.ca
All public comments automatically become part of the public record and are therefore subject to viewing by anyone who may request.