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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT/MPS/LUB
AMENDMENT APPLICATION
Community Development Department
PO Box 369, 186 Central Street
Chester, NS B0J 1J0
E-mail: planning@chester.ca
Phone: 902-275-2599
Fax: 902-275-2598
APPLICATION TYPE:
☐ Development Agreement
☐ Amendment to Existing
Development Agreement
☐ Amendment(s) to the Municipal Planning Strategy, Municipal
Land Use By-law, Village of Chester Secondary Planning Strategy or
Village of Chester Land Use By-law
Office Use
CIVIC ADDRESS OR LOCATION OF THE PROPERTY: Application #:
PID #:
ZONE:
Civic Street Name Community Electoral District:
Receipt #:
Property Owner:
Name
Applicant:
Name
Phone Phone
Email Email
Mailing Address Mailing Address
Postal Code Postal Code
The Applicant ☐ Property Owner Correspondence to? ☐ Applicant
is… ☐ Contractor ☐ Property Owner
☐ Agent for Owner ☐ Other (please specify)
☐ Design Professional
☐ Other please specify
PROPOSED USE:
Provide a brief
description of the
proposed
development
SITE
INFORMATION: Lot Area: ________ Lot Frontage: ______ Lot Depth: _____
BUILDING
INFORMATION: Number of buildings: Existing _____ + Proposed _____ = Total _____
Total gross floor area of proposed use: ________
Maximum Height of Building(s): ________
MINIMUM
SETBACKS:
Existing Building Proposed Building
Front Yard Front Yard
Rear Yard Rear Yard
Side Yard(s) Side Yard(s)
Flankage Yard Flankage Yard
PARKING:
Number of Proposed Parking Spaces:
________
Type of Proposed Parking:
Surface _______ Off-site ______
Underground _____ Other ______
ZONE
INFORMATION: Current Zone: ________ Proposed Zone: ________
SERVICING
INFORMATION:
Sewer:
☐ Municipal (connected)
☐ Municipal (proposed)
☐ On-Site (existing)
☐ On-site (proposed)
☐ Other (please specify)
______________
Water:
☐ Municipal (connected)
☐ Municipal (proposed)
☐ On-Site (existing)
☐ On-site (proposed)
☐ Other (please specify)
______________
FEES: No work on the file will begin until the application fee and advertising deposit are submitted with a
complete Application Form.
☐ $400.00 Development Agreement Application Fee + ☐ $500.00 Advertising deposit
☐ $500.00 Municipal Planning Strategy/Secondary
Planning Strategy Amendment (may also
include LUB amendments)
+ ☐ $500.00 Advertising deposit
☐ $300.00 Land Use By-law Amendment + ☐ $500.00 Advertising deposit
☐ $100.00 Non-substantial Amendment to
Development Agreement
+ ☐ $500.00 Advertising deposit
OWNER/APPLICANT CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that I am the owner of the land on which this development is proposed ☐,
or am making this application with the consent of the owner ☐. (Please check which is applicable)
Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Print Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Date: YYYY / MM / DD
SUBMISSIONS MATERIALS CHECKLIST
The following shall be submitted in support of an application for a Development Agreement or when
amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and/or Land Use By-law (LUB) are requested.
Depending on the specific proposal, some items may not be required, or additional items not listed may be
requested (ie. Traffic impact study, sun/shadow study, etc.). This information is required to document how
the proposal will meet the intent of the Municipal Planning Strategy.
Before applying, it is strongly encouraged to meet with Planning staff to discuss the proposal and ensure
that required information is submitted. EMAIL: planning@chester.ca or PHONE 902-275-2599 to arrange a
meeting with staff.
SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS:
DESCRIPTION
INCLUDED Y/N
Cover Letter A cover letter to provide an overview of the proposal, including any
relevant information to be considered
Yes ☐ No ☐
Application Fee Payment of the applicable Application Fee and Advertising Deposit Yes ☐ No ☐
Site Plan The Site Plan will become a part of the signed Development
Agreement and must include the following:
The plan shall be based on a recent survey or location
certificate ensuring accurate property boundaries
A scale (preferably metric)
Identify and include dimensions for any proposed streets,
existing or proposed rights-of-way, and easements.
Location, dimension of existing and proposed lots
Location of structures, existing and proposed, including
setback distances from property lines, building dimensions,
number of floors, gross floor area, number of units per floor
and total number of units and any other relevant information
Identify the use(s) for each building or room as applicable,
building entrances, balconies, service entrances, outdoor
storage areas and paved areas
Location of parking spaces proposed to serve the
development, including dimensions.
Any existing or proposed pedestrian infrastructure such as
trails, patios, decks, etc.
Identify proposed phasing of the development including unit
numbers and boundaries for each phase.
North Arrow
The date the plan was prepared, including any revisions
Yes ☐ No ☐
Building Elevation Plans Building elevations plans for all sides of every proposed structure.
The elevation drawing shall identify all significant architectural
features including: design, materials, balconies, eaves and any
other relevant details.
Yes ☐ No ☐
Floor Plan Floor plan for every floor of all proposed structures. The plans
shall include labels for the use of each room with dimensions.
Yes ☐ No ☐
Landscaping Plan Identify proposed vegetation and existing vegetation to be
retained. Identify existing or proposed screening such as fencing,
Yes ☐ No ☐
berms, retaining walls etc. Include details on the type and size of
plantings or propose a standard such as “providing an effective
visual barrier below 10 ft and during all seasons when viewed from
adjacent properties”.
Lighting Plan Location and purpose for all exterior lighting fixtures, in addition
to the anticipated impact on adjacent properties.
Yes ☐ No ☐
Stormwater
Management Plan(s)
Plan(s) confirming the Pre-development flows on the site as well
as a Post Development Plan to confirm flows once the project is
complete. This plan should also include information on stormwater
management features proposed during construction.
Yes ☐ No ☐
Proposed Signage
Details
Location, dimensions, and design details for any proposed signage,
temporary or permanent that is proposed as part of the
development.
Yes ☐ No ☐
PLEASE NOTE: When making application for a development agreement, MPS amendment or LUB amendment,
it is recommended to also meet and discuss the proposal with:
Municipal Building Official (902-275-3080 building@chester.ca),
Municipal Development Officer (902-275-2599 development@chester.ca) and/or
Municipal Engineer (902-275-1312 publicworks@chester.ca).
This will help avoid delays in obtaining any other required permits or approvals.
Non-refundable application fee, payable at the time of application. Advertising deposit covers the cost of advertising required
public meetings. The deposit is refundable if the request is withdrawn and an unused amount remains.