Notice of Public Consultation Meeting

A Public Consultation Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 24th, at 5:00 pm in council chambers, 400 Main Street.

What is the Meeting About?

For more than a decade, the Town of Yarmouth has actively engaged the province to be part of a pilot program to allow OHVs (Off-Highway Vehicles) to access specific streets within town. Recently, the province passed Bill 273, the “Road Trails Act” which gives towns like Yarmouth the power to enact their own bylaws allowing OHVs, that meet requirements, to legally access designated streets.

In response to Bill 273, the Town has drafted a bylaw to designate Water Street as open to OHVs. Once passed, the bylaw would open Water Street to OHVs that meet the requirements of Bill 273.

Seeking Public Input

Before making the decision to pass the bylaw and determine any changes needed, council is seeking public input. The meeting will feature a short presentation on the Road Trails Act, followed by an open Q&A session.

The public is welcome to attend and speak at the hearing, or hand in written submissions with any questions, concerns or comments about the matter below. Written submissions must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 23rd. Please email your submission to: admin@townofyarmouth.ca