Notice of Approval

This is to serve notice that the Council of the Town of Yarmouth, at its meeting on February 9th, 2023, at 6:30 pm, approved the following:

1. Dark Sky Policy - Land Use Bylaw Amendments

Council approved amendments to the Land Use Bylaw to implement a Dark Sky Policy. These amendments add new requirements for exterior lighting, with the goal of reducing light pollution in the night sky.

How will this affect me?

These amendments will apply to new construction or exterior renovation of commercial, high-density residential, industrial and institutional developments, including Town-owned land and infrastructure. These amendments do not apply to low density residential developments such as single detached or semi-detached dwellings.