Bylaw and Policy Development

The Town of Mahone Bay will use this page to seek community feedback and engagement on bylaws and policies as they are developed. Our goal is to hear more constructive, useful input from residents about the decisions that affect them.

Please explore the page and take part in surveys and other engagement activities as they are posted. Keep in mind that each feedback opportunity will have its own tools, timeline, and deadline. We ask that all comments stay respectful, solution-focused, and thoughtful.

Thank you for helping us make decisions that support the needs of our residents and local businesses.

The Town of Mahone Bay will use this page to seek community feedback and engagement on bylaws and policies as they are developed. Our goal is to hear more constructive, useful input from residents about the decisions that affect them.

Please explore the page and take part in surveys and other engagement activities as they are posted. Keep in mind that each feedback opportunity will have its own tools, timeline, and deadline. We ask that all comments stay respectful, solution-focused, and thoughtful.

Thank you for helping us make decisions that support the needs of our residents and local businesses.

  • February 24 Public Hearing on Bylaws

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    On February 10, 2026 Mahone Bay Town Council gave first reading to a new Seasonal Sales Area Bylaw; an amended Streets and Sidewalks Bylaw; an amended Special Events Bylaw; and an amended Temporary Vending Bylaw.

    The new Seasonal Sales Area Bylaw is intended to regulate the installation and operation of seasonal sales areas on Town property.

    The Streets and Sidewalks Bylaw regulates aspects of street and sidewalk use and maintenance.

    The Special Events Bylaw provides regulations for event organizers of special events.

    The Temporary Vending Bylaw establishes regulations on vending in the Town of Mahone Bay.

    A public hearing on these bylaws is scheduled for February 24, 2026 at the Mahone Bay Fire Station, 41 Hawthorn Rd at 7:00pm.

    Copies of the by-laws are available for review at www.townofmahonebay.ca.

    Any questions and comments should be directed to Kelly Munroe, Town Clerk my email: clerk@townofmahonebay.ca or by calling (902) 624-8327.

  • Survey on Seasonal Sales Area Bylaw

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    The Town launched a survey in December 2025 to gather perspectives and input on the development of a Seasonal Sales Area Bylaw for the Town of Mahone Bay. The survey is now closed.

    Thank you for time and ideas.

  • Survey on Film Production Policy

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    The Town launched a survey in December 2025 to gather perspectives and input on the development of a Film Production Policy for the Town of Mahone Bay. The survey is now closed.

    Thank you for time and ideas.


Page last updated: 10 Feb 2026, 03:30 PM