Welcome!
Imagine MOPC is a project to develop a Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) for the Municipality of Pictou County. Currently, there is no land use planning in MOPC with the exception of the Wind Energy Bylaw and the Subdivision Bylaw. In 2018, the Provincial Government passed new legislation that requires every municipality to adopt land use rules that meet newly established minimum planning standards. The Imagine MOPC project will bring the municipality into compliance with this provincial mandate.
Project News
2024.12.02 - Online Community Workshop Recording Now Available!
Couldn’t make it to the online community workshop? The session was recorded and is now available. Click here to watch!
2024.11.18 - Online Zoning Map Now Available!
Curious about the proposed zoning for your property? Visit the online zoning map and search your address or PID number, or simply scroll around the map to find your property. To learn more about the permitted uses and zone standards for your zone, check out sections 7 and 8 of the Land Use Bylaw. If you have questions or comments, you can submit a feedback form to the project team on the Participate page.
2024. 11. 13 - Fact Sheets are Now Available!
Fact sheets are bite sized pieces of information highlighting what is being drafted for your community. Six fact sheets have been released, each focussing on the following topics:
General Information
Housing
Agriculture
Recreation and Transportation
Economic Development
Environment
2024.11.08 - Draft Planning Documents are Now Available!
The draft Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) are now available for public review. The MPS includes the high level policies regarding land use planning in the municipality and the LUB lays out the proposed zoning and development regulations. These documents will undergo edits following public engagement and are subject to change.
Want to learn more about the draft MPS and LUB? Join us for a Community Workshop near you:
Tuesday, November 19th from 6:30 - 8:00pm at the Linacy Fire Department
Wednesday, November 20th from 6:30 - 8:00pm at the Caribou District Fire Department
Thursday, November 21st from 6:30 - 8:00pm at the Alma Fire Hall
Wednesday, November 27th from 6:30 - 8:00pm at the Scotsburn Fire Hall Rescheduled
Thursday, November 28th from 6:30 - 8:00pm at the Plymouth Fire Hall Rescheduled
Tuesday, December 3rd from 6:30-8:00 at the Union Centre Community Hall
Monday December 9th from 6:30 - 8 :00pm at the Plymouth Fire Department
Thursday, December 12 from 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Scotsburn Fire Hall
Can’t make a meeting but still want to learn more about the project? Join us for the Online Community Workshop on Thursday, November 28th at 6:30pm. Click here to register!
2024.01.08 - What We Heard Report Now Available!
The What We Heard Report, summarizing the input we received during the first round of engagement, is now available to read. The report details the results from the public survey, as well as what we heard throughout the stakeholder and in-person engagement sessions. You can read the report on the Documents page.