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
2025.02.12 - Public Hearing
TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm the Municipal Council for the Municipality of the County of Pictou will hold a Public Hearing on its Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) for the entirety of the Municipality.
The Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) is the primary planning document for the Municipality which establishes the vision, goals and policies for growth and development. It is the roadmap that helps to guide decision making relating to what we build, where, and at what intensity. An MPS looks at many different aspects of life in the community including (but not limited to) housing, economic development, agriculture, drinking water, and infrastructure.
The Land Use Bylaw (LUB) is the companion document to the MPS, and puts the vision, goals, and policies into action through specific regulations that have to do with development activities. The LUB sets out things like the land-use zones, permitted uses for these zones, standards for development, performance standards, developments to be considered by development agreement, developments to be considered by site plan approval process, among other things.
Anyone wishing to speak at the Public Hearing should register by contacting sueann.musick@munpict.ca. Presenters will be given 5 minutes to address their concerns about the MPS and LUB to the Council.
Residents can also submit written comments for Council’s consideration. Comments may be submitted in writing to the Municipality at PO Box 910, Pictou, Nova Scotia, or by email to sueann.musick@munpict.ca. The deadline to receive written submissions is Monday February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm.
Residents of the Municipality wishing to view the MPS and LUB in its entirety can do so at the Municipal Administration Building, 46 Municipal Drive, Pictou, N.S. during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) or on our website at www.munpict.ca
In accordance with Section 206 (1)(b) of the Municipal Government Act, notice of the public hearing has been posted on the Municipality’s website www.munpict.ca effective February 12th, 2025, and will remain posted until after the public hearing.
To read a copy of the Municipal Planning Strategy click here.
To read a copy of the Land Use Bylaw click here.
To see a copy of the Land Use Bylaw Schedule A Zoning Map click here.
2025.01.29 - Drafts for First Reading Now Available
MOPC Planning Advisory Committee considered the feedback on the draft documents (see the What We Heard Report) and directed changes to the draft documents in response. The updated drafts are now available , along with a summary of changes (click to view). Council is scheduled to consider giving First Reading to the updated drafts on Monday, February 3rd. If Council gives First Reading they will schedule a Public Hearing to directly receive public comments on the drafts. Please stay tuned for details.
2025.01.20 - Release of the What We Heard & Policy Direction Report
The What We Heard & Policy Direction Report is now available. Click here to read the report.
2025.01.06 - Public Consultation for the Draft Engagement Phase of This Project is Now Closed
Thank you to everyone who shared their valuable feedback on the Draft Planning Documents and Online Zoning Map. Stay tuned for the upcoming What We Heard Report!
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.