DOCUMENTS
Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw for Public Hearing
Linked below are the final draft planning documents that will be the subject of a Public Hearing on November 13, 2025.
Phase 2 What We Heard Report
The What We Heard Report from Phase 2 of engagement is now available. This report summarizes public feedback gathered on the draft Plan during the second phase of engagement. Input has been organized into key themes that reflect the comments, concerns, and questions shared by participants.
1st Draft Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw
Linked below are the draft documents for the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB). Feedback on these documents was collected during the second phase of public engagement, which happened in May 2025.
Phase 1 What We Heard Report
The What We Heard Report is now available! This report is a summary of the initial findings from the first phase of consultation. It contains discussions around the key themes that came up throughout the consultations and will inform the direction of the new planning documents.
Issues Report
The Issues Report is now available! This report consists of:
An analysis of land use challenges the town is facing
An exploration of some planning best practices
Identification of gaps in the existing planning documents and framework
Proposed preliminary policy directions for the new set of planning documents
Planning Analysis Report
When undertaking a Plan Review, it is important to have a strong understanding of the fundamental characteristics of the town and community. This document is a thorough analysis of the existing conditions in the Town of Amherst and examines a range of topics, including demographics, the economy, housing, the environment, land use and servicing.
Existing Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw
The Town of Amherst Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw Review will begin with community and stakeholder consultation to understand your ideas for the future of planning in Amherst. That input, combined with a review of the current planning documents for what currently works and what doesn’t, will build the foundation from which we can create relevant and supportive planning strategy and land use policy for the future.
Please review the documents below to get up to speed on the current Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw.